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'I don't think anybody is trying to be greedy' - Barnes on Liverpool's furlough U-turn

The former winger gave his old club credit for admitting what they did was wrong

Former Liverpool winger John Barnes has given credit to the club for reversing their recent controversial decision to use the UK government's furlough scheme in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Liverpool came under fire last week after announcing the initial decision, with fans and former players blasting the club.

The choice to furlough club staff was seen to not be in line with Liverpool's principles and, after outcry, CEO Peter Moore admitted that the club "came to the wrong conclusion last week".