Jamaal Lascelles issues statement on social media

Jamaal Lascelles and the Premier League’s 19 other captains have issued a joint statement.
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Newcastle United’s skipper has been in discussions with players at rivals clubs about how footballers can make a contribution to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The statement read: “Over the course of the last week we, as a group of Premier League players, have held numerous talks together with the vision of creating a contribution fund that can be used to distribute money to where it’s needed most in this COVID-19 crisis; helping those fighting for us on the NHS frontline as well as other key areas of need.

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“This is a critical time for our country and for our NHS, and we are determined to help in any way that we can.

“We can confirm that after extensive conversations between a huge number of players from all Premier League clubs we have created our own collective player initiative, #PlayersTogether, and have partnered with NHS Charities Together (NHSCT) in order to assist them in generating and distributing funds quickly and efficiently to where they are needed most.

“NHSCT is the national umbrella organisation for over 150 registered NHS charities, working closely with the Charity Commission, Department of Health and Social Care, and NHS England to represent, champion, and support the NHS’ official charities.

“The contributions that this initiative will generate will help NHSCT quickly grant funds to the front line to support in a number of ways, including to help enhance the well-being of NHS staff, volunteers and patients impacted by COVID-19 as well as helping them in their work supporting many other critical areas of need both now and in the longer term.

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“#PlayersTogether is about we, as players, collaborating together to create a voluntary initiative, separate to any other club and league conversations, to help get much needed funds to those that need it right now.

Jamaal Lascelles.Jamaal Lascelles.
Jamaal Lascelles.

“To try and help, along with so many others in the country, make a real difference.

“Our prayers and thoughts go out to everyone affected by this crisis.

“By sticking together, we will get through this.

“Stay home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.”