GARY NEVILLE is acting as a peacemaker in the wage row between EFL clubs and players.
The Manchester United legend has been involved in talks between PFA chiefs, clubs and players during the coronavirus cash crisis.
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Gary Neville is acting as peacemaker in the row between EFL clubs and players over pay cutsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
TV pundit Neville is a co-owner of League Two club Salford City, but his appearance in video conferences and general talks has been a surprise for other club executives.
The EFL are happy for ex-defender Neville, 45, to be taking an active role.
While he had already been contacted by a number of managers and players for advice.
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One EFL owner said: “He has spoken really well and has a lot of respect — which is useful in these difficult times.”
EFL chiefs said on Tuesday they had come to an agreement with the PFA to propose 25 per cent wage deferrals to League One and League Two players.
On social media, Neville wrote: “This is how to do it. Collaborate and work together. Well done @EFL and @PFA”
Neville is also supporting the NHS with his co-owned Hotel Football in Manchester being offered for use by doctors and nurses.
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His most notorious episode as an England player came ahead of a Euro 2004 qualifier in Turkey.
The defender — dubbed Red Nev — held a secret ballot in which the players voted to strike over the FA’s treatment of Rio Ferdinand for missing a drugs test.
Now, clubs and players in all four leagues have been at war over proposed pay cuts.
Premier League and Championship clubs are trying to agree on wage deferrals with players.
Under the PFA and EFL’s planned pay deferrals, players earning less than £2,500 a month would still be paid in full.
Many players are still refusing to accept the proposals.
But it is also expected some will agree, provided it does not turn into an actual pay cut.
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