Newcastle United players ‘reacted badly’ to this Mike Ashley move – report

Newcastle United’s players “reacted badly” to the decision to furlough non-playing staff, according to a report.

Liverpool abandoned a plan to follow suit following a backlash from fans, but Newcastle, owned by billionaire Mike Ashley, have not changed their position.

And The Mirror claim that the decision to furlough staff “went down particularly badly” with players.

Tottenham Hotspur have also furloughed staff using the scheme.

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