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Football League players fighting clubs over proposals to impose huge wage cuts amid coronavirus pandemic

Players in the Football League are on a collision course with their clubs over proposals to impose huge wage cuts.

In a scenario that mirrors the stand-off between Premier League stars and their clubs, EFL players are ready to fight against the plans.

The EFL have been in talks with the Professional Footballers’ Association for a number of weeks to thrash out blanket recommendations for all 71 clubs.

Players in the Football League are on a collision course with their clubs over wage proposals

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.