West Ham United insider ExWHUEmployee has revealed that all staff at the club will be paid in full throughout this isolation period.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, football clubs across the English divisions – including the Premier League – are experiencing financial difficulties through lack of TV coverage, matchday revenue and other revenue creators.
However, every member of staff at West Ham need not to worry according to ExWHUEmployee. He said: “Well done to the club!
“They have agreed to pay all of the staff’s wages in full during this isolation period.
“It’s the right thing to do and I am glad they are.”
The Hammers will undoubtedly be suffering financially amid the COVID-19 outbreak; revenue generated from broadcast deals, sponsorship and matchdays plays a huge factor in paying players’ wages, outstanding transfer fees and, in general, keeping the club functioning.
And the news sparked plentiful positive reaction on social media from the Claret and Blue faithful…
https://twitter.com/kevinp543/status/1248589243959705600?s=20
https://twitter.com/boreham_gary/status/1248578133592326145?s=20
https://twitter.com/rickwhufc/status/1248578909349781505?s=20
https://twitter.com/sheffieldcal/status/1248581402578366466?s=20
⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒⚒ much better by THE board
— J (@BurchettJason) April 10, 2020
I guess we’re now seeing one of the benefits of not owning your stadium that gives you less overheads to pay out for…
— ᔕIᒪᐯEᖇ ᕼᗩᗰᗰEᖇ (@TimmyJ_71) April 10, 2020
