Leicester did exactly what every Premier League club should

By not having staff furloughed but promising to pay them for at least the 2019/20 campaign, Leicester City have set an example for Premier League clubs.

This period in world history is undoubtedly difficult for all, including health workers, families, businesses, government – everyone. Mistakes will and have been made, but if we all pull together we will get through this horrible pandemic.

You’ll all be well aware that the Premier League has been suspended, as all professional divisions globally as well. Therefore without revenue being generated along with massive uncertainty, all clubs had a dilemma with what to do with permanent staff. Let alone the part-time or casually employed.

Liverpool decided to furlough their non-playing staff last week; then almost immediately made a u-turn after public backlash. Then The Reds gave an apology for their actions, per Forbes. Typically, Leicester City assessed the situation and duly waited to apply the correct diligence.

The King Power outfit announced on Friday that they intend to keep all permanent staff onboard; pay casual workers until the end of the season – May – and give funding for local causes.

Examples Leicester City set in past

All that was expected by us Foxes fans: having been given free gifts, witnessed a generous philanthropic nature and seeing the benefitting Leicestershire community thanks to the owners.

Brendan Rodgers admirably told lcfc.com that the generosity on Filbert Way predates him and was one of the reasons he joined City. The players have also taken a wage reduction and made donations to charities and the NHS, according to The Times.

All premiership clubs, or any team in a different league around the globe, would be grateful for and value exemplary chairmen like the Srivaddhanaprabha family. Hopefully every EPL outfit will follow suit; some were already in the process or are now. Rich sides who can refuse government help should do so.