I do believe many players do a lot of charity work behind the scenes and I would not expect this to change. Maybe the players are still donating large sums towards causes such as the NHS and would prefer to continue to do this, rather than take a pay cut and have no control over where the funds are spent.

Just a reflection on the subject, may not be the case for all players but I strongly believe the majority are doing there bit.

Players tend to get a bad press whatever they are up to as that is what sells newspapers in the first place. If the papers started telling all the stories of the charity work they are doing, the public would probably moan that they are doing this for their own self image, so they can't really win can they ?

Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.

Roma players making the biggest statement by approaching the club to not just suspend/ defer pay but forgo it whilst also helping other club staff to receive their full salary. Well done to them.

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Ye same. But I guess someone has to start the ball rolling...although I'm not too confident of others jumping on the bandwagon.

Maybe I am being an optimist hoping players do their bit. I still continue to hope this is the case and if not this is their choice and they have to live with this.

I will continue to do my bit and that's all I can really influence.

Some people are like Slinkies … not really good for anything, but you can’t help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.

Great to see. Top lads

"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit

I think this was his stance (led by his agent’s comments) a few weeks ago before the players announced their cut. He wanted proof and figures before he agreed. We’ll find out what happens with him. 12.5% is still pathetic and they could have clauses whereby they get money back if it proves the cut to specific levels wasn’t needed.

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