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Chelsea 'tell casual workers including stewards and hospitality staff they WILL be paid April wages in full' as clubs continue to deal with financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis

Chelsea have told their matchday staff they will be paid in full this month despite the season being in a state of shutdown, according to Goal.com.

The Premier League giants will fund the wages of casual workers themselves, rather than using the government's furlough scheme.

Stewards, hospitality staff and club legends who work in the premium seating areas, including Kerry Dixon and Ron Harris, will all benefit from the club's decision.

Stamford Bridge is pictured locked up as the coronavirus crisis continues to rock football

WHAT DOES FURLOUGH MEAN?

When an employee is placed on furlough they are temporarily put on a leave of absence and not paid, although they remain on the payroll, meaning that they do not lose their job.