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Bournemouth become latest club to reverse decision to furlough non-playing staff during coronavirus crisis as Cherries bow to pressure and make U-turn

Bournemouth have now reversed their decision to furlough non-playing staff during the coronavirus crisis after facing furious backlash from fans.

The Cherries have followed suit with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, who also reversed plans to furlough non-playing staff following criticism.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Bournemouth's board of directors said: 'We have listened to our supporters and have reversed our decision to furlough these employees.'

Bournemouth have reversed their decision to furlough non-playing staff during the pandemic
Premier League clubs taking advantage of the Job Retention Scheme have come under fire

Using the Government's Job Retention Scheme would've seen non-playing staff have 80 per cent of their wages up to £2,500 per month paid by the British taxpayer.