Cork City say they "regret" having to stop paying wages to their players and staff from next week in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. On Thursday, Sligo Rovers stated that they would temporarily lay off the entire staff, including players, management and office workers, but Cork City have now come out and said while all players, and some staff, would be paid in full next week, they would not be paid after that. City chairman Declan Carey added: "These are extremely difficult and unprecedented times. "The board has daily discussions on the latest financial position of the club and this decision was not an easy one. "We are responsible to our shareholders to make these difficult decisions in the best interests of the overall future of the club.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2020 17:15 UTC