Premier League clubs such as Newcastle, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Norwich were heavily criticised for utilising the job retention scheme. Barber, the chief executive and deputy chairman, admits they could still use the scheme if it's the best option for the business - even if it's unpopular with fans. "Football clubs seem to have been unfairly attacked for using a scheme designed for all industries, without exception. “If using the job retention scheme is the right thing to do for the future sustainability of jobs at our club, then we must be prepared to ignore the criticism. And also what you instinctively think about what is the right thing to do.

Source: Express April 11, 2020 09:00 UTC