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Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:31 pm
by ClaretTony
Premier League players, led by the 20 captains, have launched Players Together which has been publicised tonight by a number of our players.
All our players who use social media are promoting it.
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Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:39 pm
by ClaretTony
I’m told all our players are supporting this
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:43 pm
by Longsidelenny
Well done to the players but not before time utc
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:46 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Well done but as employees it was totally out of order for Hancock to call them out.
This is a governmental problem. Raise the tax rates and then all the wealthy would get caught.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:54 pm
by ClaretTony
Longsidelenny wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:43 pm
Well done to the players but not before time utc
Not so. They’ve been working on this for a while. You can’t just launch it in a day or two.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:54 pm
by KateR
an excellent response from the players and very happy to hear it, with zero complaints from me in this regard.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:56 pm
by MACCA
One of our players promoting it which I'd very nice to see, and more positive news for our club.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:57 pm
by ClaretTony
MACCA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:56 pm
Looks like at very least some of our players are in board, nice to see.
Our players are on board if you read the first two posts on the thread.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:58 pm
by ClaretTony
Led by Jordan Henderson with the other 19 captains.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:59 pm
by MACCA
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:57 pm
Our players are on board if you read the first two posts on the thread.
Have they been edited, as I'm sure it said I'm led to believe our player are.
So was just showing/confirming some definitely are as Tarky is promoting it.
I'll edit accordingly
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:00 pm
by ClaretTony
MACCA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 9:59 pm
Have they been edited, as I'm sure it said I'm led to believe our player are.
So was just showing/confirming some definitely are as Tarky is promoting it.
I'll edit accordingly
First post has but not for that. But I quickly added the second post.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:02 pm
by MACCA
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:00 pm
First post has but not for that. But I quickly added the second post.
Ahh I see.
Not that we need it, but more positive news regards our club and players doing what they can to help in this crisis.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:05 pm
by ClaretTony
MACCA wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:02 pm
Ahh I see.
Not that we need it, but more positive news regards our club and players doing what they can to help in this crisis.
I think it’s fantastic. I know they are all wealthy beyond our comprehension but to support NHS charities in this way, players from all twenty clubs, is outstanding.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:20 pm
by Burnley1989
Good on them! Top blokes.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:22 pm
by Burnley1989
I’d like to see which industry follows suit, shame that they’ve been dragged through the mud.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 10:41 pm
by tarkys_ears
Like many other people who use "companies" and/or other schemes to hide their income, if they just paid their 45% like the rest of us, maybe the NHS wouldn't need extra funding?
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:09 pm
by Cleveleys_claret
The more I read about Jordan Henderson the more I find myself liking the guy. He seems to be a captain both on and off the pitch and has the respect of players at all clubs.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:38 pm
by ClaretTony
Cleveleys_claret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:09 pm
The more I read about Jordan Henderson the more I find myself liking the guy. He seems to be a captain both on and off the pitch and has the respect of players at all clubs.
Apart from the fact that he has probably been the most important player on the pitch for Liverpool this season, he comes across really well now with off field matters. Clearly a leader.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:57 pm
by ecc
Yes, fair play to Jordan Henderson.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:59 pm
by ecc
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:02 am
by ecc
Sorry, I don't know how to display tweets but Nick, not surprisingly, has followed Tarky's lead. I'm sure all the other lads who "do" twitter will be doing likewise.
They are. JBG has.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:50 am
by ClaretTony
ecc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:02 am
Sorry, I don't know how to display tweets but Nick, not surprisingly, has followed Tarky's lead. I'm sure all the other lads who "do" twitter will be doing likewise.
They are. JBG has.
Mentioned at top of thread that all our players using social media are promoting it.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:24 am
by Suratclaret
I may be wrong ( I'm not an accountant ) but as I understand it, if the players donate money, which will presumably be gift aided, that will be much better for the NHS than a pay cut. I read somewhere that a pay cut could cost the treasury up to£200 million in lost tax.
What the players have agreed to do is excellent news and I agree about Jordan Henderson. As CT said, he's certainly a leader.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:29 am
by claretandy
Aren't charity donations taken before tax as well ?
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:05 am
by wilks_bfc
claretandy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 5:29 am
Aren't charity donations taken before tax as well ?
Yes they are but if they made the donation direct from the wage, then they would pay less tax into the government pot.
I’ve read it that they still get paid as normal, so still pay the tax, then make their own contributions to the charity
I could be wrong though
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:50 am
by MACCA
Cleveleys_claret wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:09 pm
The more I read about Jordan Henderson the more I find myself liking the guy. He seems to be a captain both on and off the pitch and has the respect of players at all clubs.
Without wanting to sound ignorant, what's he done, I've not yet heard or seen?
He does seem to be great off the field with the previous things I've read about him.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:06 am
by diamondpocket
Suratclaret wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:24 am
I may be wrong ( I'm not an accountant ) but as I understand it, if the players donate money, which will presumably be gift aided, that will be much better for the NHS than a pay cut. I read somewhere that a pay cut could cost the treasury up to£200 million in lost tax.
What the players have agreed to do is excellent news and I agree about Jordan Henderson. As CT said, he's certainly a leader.
I'm guessing the pay cut idea of 10/20% was to be used for club costs including paying non playing staff and other stuff related to the club.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:13 am
by ClaretTony
MACCA wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:50 am
Without wanting to sound ignorant, what's he done, I've not yet heard or seen?
He does seem to be great off the field with the previous things I've read about him.
Henderson? He's led the whole thing to get this set up.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:50 am
by Andreshotboots
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:38 pm
Apart from the fact that he has probably been the most important player on the pitch for Liverpool this season, he comes across really well now with off field matters. Clearly a leader.
Couldn't agree more. A genuine northern boy who is a leader both on and off the pitch...cheeky bid in a year or two? Would fit perfectly into our club
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:09 am
by Stanbill05
I look forward to the tabloid headlines...”less than 2% donated so far” “Sterling only committed x amount”
How dare people spend other people’s money? How dare the government stick their noses in? They should use tax policy if they think people should pay more.
Unfortunately this won’t be the end of it. Unless I’m missing something?
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:12 pm
by MACCA
ClaretTony wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:13 am
Henderson? He's led the whole thing to get this set up.
Ahh I see, a big well done to him for doing this, and to all those on board
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:19 pm
by jrgbfc
Stanbill05 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:09 am
I look forward to the tabloid headlines...”less than 2% donated so far” “Sterling only committed x amount”
How dare people spend other people’s money? How dare the government stick their noses in? They should use tax policy if they think people should pay more.
Unfortunately this won’t be the end of it. Unless I’m missing something?
I'm assuming it will just be one big pot, and it won't be publicised exactly who has put in what.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 1:03 pm
by ClaretTony
jrgbfc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:19 pm
I'm assuming it will just be one big pot, and it won't be publicised exactly who has put in what.
That’s how I see it and how it should be. It’s each player’s personal choice how he supports it.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:34 pm
by IanMcL
A big thank you to footballers.
Now the rest of the richer echelons.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:40 pm
by Stanbill05
I know it’s one big anonymous pot. I don’t share your confidence that the press won’t make it their mission to at least try and find out how much individuals have contributed. Hope I’m wrong.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 2:48 pm
by Longsidelenny
Might be each player gives a weeks wages that could be an idea it’s a fantastic start from the premier league players utc
Ben Mee - spot on.
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:24 pm
by HunterST_BFC
Re: Ben Mee - spot on.
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:35 pm
by Aclaret
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:39 pm
by Stanbill05
Important stuff, when you thought you couldn’t be prouder to be a Burnley fan....
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:13 pm
by IanMcL
Well done Ben et al.
Ben's statement highlights how few players in the prem are from the UK. The rest will want to help their own country.
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:03 pm
by evensteadiereddie
Meanwhile, MPs get an extra £10k for having to "work from home"..........
Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:10 pm
by hoskinsgoalatswansea
Re: Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:11 pm
by Chester Perry
It's a great piece - on the "Players together" thread also
Re: Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:13 pm
by Rileybobs
Shame some of our own fans couldn’t wait to get the pitchforks out.
Re: Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:20 pm
by tim_noone
Are we allowed to post links as to who says what on this Forum? Has it been approved.
Re: Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:24 pm
by bfcjg
Great piece.
Re: Ben Mee article in the Guardian
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:27 pm
by Bosscat
Ben Mee
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:46 pm
by dermotdermot
Very good article by our captain in today’s Guardian. Perhaps someone could provide a link. I can’t get onto the computer at the moment and it’s difficult to do so from the phone.
Re: Ben Mee
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:49 pm
by Loyalclaret
Re: Players Together
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:00 pm
by ecc
First class comments from Ben. Makes me proud - not that I needed a reason - to be a Claret.
