Tottenham stirred up a regular hornts’ nest and sparked a lot of outrage when they earlier announced their intentions to furlough some of their staff which meant that those placed on the scheme would have 80% of their wages paid by the government and not by the club.
This decision was reversed after receiving a cutting backlash from fans, with chairman Daniel Levy apologetically saying:
“The criticism the Club has received over the last week has been felt all the more keenly because of our track record of good works and our huge sense of responsibility to care for those that rely on us, particularly locally.
“It was never our intent, as custodians, to do anything other than put measures in place to protect jobs whilst the Club sought to continue to operate in a self-sufficient manner during uncertain times.
“We regret any concern caused during an anxious time and hope the work our supporters will see us doing in the coming weeks, as our stadium takes on a whole new purpose, will make them proud of their Club.”
Spurs are still in the midst of trying to reduce their wage bill while the coronavirus pandemic is still looming large. To the extent that they have even contacted former manager Mauricio to help ease their financial situation, the Daily Mail reports.
The popular Argentine, sacked by Spurs back in November and replaced by Jose Mourinho, is still paid £8.5 million-per-year, equivalent to £163,000-per-week, until he finds a new job. Unfortunately for the club, Pochettino has yet to be appointed by a new club.
Spurs have now approached the 48-year-old and asked him to take a pay cut, as is the same with Pochettino’s back room team including coaches Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Antoni Jimenez.
The north London club are also currentlyin talks with Mourinho about a possible pay cut.