Coronavirus: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder agrees six-month wage deferral
Chief executive Stephen Bettis and senior coaching staff will also take deferrals
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Your support makes all the difference.Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has agreed a six-month deferral in wages and bonus payments.
Chief executive Stephen Bettis and senior members of Wilder’s coaching staff have also agreed deferrals as the club seeks to ease financial pressures during the coronavirus pandemic.
The deferrals will allow the club to retain the remainder of its non-playing staff on full pay.
“It is a difficult time for everyone and that includes football clubs and this particular measure is all about our football club,” Wilder said.
“I’ve had similar experiences of cash flow problems at other clubs and I’m delighted that my staff have supported me in assisting our club in a small way.”
Bettis added: "There is a long uncertain road ahead, but we remain committed to doing everything we can to ensure the stability of this great Football Club. I'd like to thank Chris and the senior coaching staff for being united in joining me in these short-term remuneration deferrals.
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