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Premier League cash 'bit of a myth'

The Brighton & Hove Albion chief executive Paul Barber has told ѿý Radio 5 Live that “all football clubs are suffering” and they’re doing all they can to save as many jobs as possible.

Some Premier League clubs have furloughed non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic, when no football is being played.

This decision has been criticised by politicians who said the clubs were living in a “moral vacuum” and said players should be first to sacrifice salaries.

Tottenham, Newcastle and Norwich have all opted to utilise the government’s job retention scheme during the pandemic.

Speaking to 5 Live Breakfast, Mr Barber said says the perception that everyone in the Premier League has a lot of cash “is a bit of a myth”.

This clip is from 5 Live Breakfast on Wednesday 1 April 2020.

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