With the coronavirus crisis having stopped football in its tracks, clubs up and down the country are trying desperately to keep their heads above water.
Admittedly, cash-flushed sides in the Premier League are starting in a far more fortunate position, but there has so far been a lack of action regarding their players' wages.
Many Premier League stars earn well in excess of £100,000 a week, but have not yet been asked to take pay cuts or deferrals, while the non-playing staff members at clubs are being furloughed and taking home 20 per cent less themselves.