ARSENAL fans have called on Ed Sheeran to fund the NHS fight against coronavirus after Matt Hancock tried to shame Premier League stars.
The Health Secretary demanded Premier League stars do their bit over coronavirus and take a pay cut last week.
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Arsenal fans have called on Ed Sheeran to fund the NHS fight against coronavirusCredit: Getty Images
Premier League chiefs and club executives thought the players were ready to buy into their proposal for a wage cut or deferral of up to 30 per cent designed to stave off financial meltdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
But they were told by players that they want to help the NHS rather than rich owners.
And the PFA supported the hardline stance with a strong statement that hit back at criticism of players from politicians.
Gunners fans have made a good point of highlighting that mega-bucks celebs like Ed Sheeran – with a net worth of £170m – are not being called on to help fund the health service in their battle against the killer virus.
Whereas Prem aces who earn considerably less are being demanded to take pay cuts by the Health Secretary.
For example, the highest earner in the Prem, Kevin De Bruyne, has a net worth of £26m.
On the Gunners fan bog, Arseblog, they wrote: “The focus on footballers is absurd because it’s ignoring every other industry which sees people earn massive amounts of money.
“Ask it of bankers, lawyers, property developers, media moguls, tycoons, musicians, actors, captains of industry, the men who own actual islands in the Caribbean, the donors to the political party the Health Minister is a member of all of them and more.
“According to Forbes magazine, Ed Sheeran earned $110m in 2019. That’s way more than almost every footballer on the planet, and many times the salary of your average Premier League player.
“When are we going to hear from Hancock about how he has a responsibility to fund the health service?
“We won’t, because as a concept it’s ridiculous. Just as ridiculous as asking footballers to do what’s being asked of them right now.”
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Wayne Rooney has been at the forefront of the fightback from footie aces, branding the government and Premier League a “disgrace” over their handling of the footballer pay cut row.
The Manchester United legend, who now plays for Derby believes footballers have been made “scapegoats” at a time of national emergency in the coronavirus crisis.
Gary Neville has also blasted the Premier League for “blindsiding” players amid their handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Players want to be sure the proceeds of any wage cut would guarantee staff at their clubs receive 100 per cent of their wages, support EFL and non-league clubs, and help fund “the real heroes” of the NHS.
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