Coronavirus: How Premier League clubs are trying to help
English football has been suspended until at สมัครสมาชิกใหม่ least 30 April because of the continued spread of coronavirus.
But how have Premier League clubs been affected so far? And what work are they looking to carry out in the community?
Coronavirus: How Premier League clubs are trying to help
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English football has been suspended until at least 30 April because of the continued spread of coronavirus.But how have Premier League clubs been affected so far? And what work are they looking to carry out in the community?
Coronavirus: What does extended suspension of football in England mean?
Arsenal
Arsenal are looking to support the บาคาร่าออนไลน์ community in Islington as their Emirates stadium and offices remain closed down."We continue to support our local community in these difficult times and we are in discussions with local groups to find new ways to support our most vulnerable groups as the situation develops," the club said.
"We are liaising with the local authority and the areas being explored range from providing online coaching and teaching, and staff volunteering to have regular phone contact with elderly local people feeling isolated. We are also looking into how we can support our casual workers."
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, 37, was the first เว็บบาคาร่าออนไลน์ Premier League manager to test positive for coronavirus.
The club's training grounds have now reopened with a small workforce to maintain the facilities and pitches.
Evangelos Marinakis, the owner of Olympiakos - the Greek side who played Arsenal in the Europa League in February - announced he had coronavirus on 10 March.
Aston Villa
Almost 1,000 packed lunches intended for matchday staff at the postponed game with Chelsea were distributed to homeless organisations and sheltered accommodation units through the Aston Villa Foundation.On 20 March the club also donated a large amount of fresh food to a charitable food distributor and players have provided messages of support through the #ViralKindness campaign.
Brighton
Brighton will phone older supporters at home to catch up during a period of isolation."We are a community club and it's a small but practical thing we can do to support people that mean a lot to us and who have been there for the club over many years," said chief executive Paul Barber.
"I have already read so many stories of our supporters stepping up to help others in need, and that brings some light to these otherwise difficult and uncertain times for everyone. Kindness costs nothing."
Brighton have suspended training for at least the next two weeks.
Burnley
The Clarets are working with the council and a community housing company to support the town's foodbank.The playing squad have made a collective cash donation which has been matched by the football club.
"We know there are going to be difficult times for people and their families with regards work and income," said captain Ben Mee.
"The club is behind people in the community, as the players are. The boys wanted to do their bit to help out. And if there is a need for other things we will look at that."
Chelsea
NHS hospital staff are to be put up in a hotel owned by Chelsea.The club said the Millennium Hotel at Stamford Bridge will be made available to medics in north-west London.
The NHS said it was "enormously grateful" to the club and was looking for similar offers of support.
England forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, 19, was the first Premier League player to have a positive test result for coronavirus.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says all employees will receive full pay during the coronavirus outbreak.Parish said in a club statement that staff would not be placed on statutory sick pay "for health issues relating to Covid-19".
He also promised that matchday staff who have lost work because of the suspension of the league will not be "disadvantaged financially".
Everton
Everton have launched a 'Blue Family' scheme, a campaign to maintain contact with fans and provide vital support and assistance to "some of the most vulnerable, socially isolated and at-risk members of the community".The club have given £50,000 to launch the scheme which will deliver food parcels, give phone credit to those who need it and offer mental health support and advice.
Everton chief executive, Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale, said: "Society is facing an unprecedented challenge. Everton has never shied away from its responsibility as a club at the heart of the community."
Leicester City
Leicester will "continue to offer support to partner schools through activities for vulnerable young people and children of key workers" once schools close on Friday.Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp backed the decision to temporarily postpone the Premier League and, in a letter to the club's fans, wrote: "The decision and announcement is being implemented with the motive of keeping people safe. Because of that we support it completely."Forward Sadio Mane has made a donation of 30m CFA francs - about 45,000 euros (£41,000) - to the national committee fighting against coronavirus in his home country of Senegal, while players contributed to a £50,000 donation to Fans Supporting Foodbanks - a joint initiative between Liverpool and Everton to tackle food poverty in the Merseyside area.
A charity match at Anfield, between Liverpool Legends and Barcelona Legends, scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, has also been postponed.
Manchester City and Manchester United
Manchester City and Manchester United have donated a combined £100,000 to help local food banks meet the increased demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The two clubs will provide £50,000 each to the Trussel Trust, which helps over 1,200 food banks in Greater Manchester.
The suspension of football means the trust is unable to collect supplies from Old Trafford and the Etihad.
The two clubs said it was important to "come together" at a challenging time.
"We are proud of the role our supporters play in helping local food banks and recognise the increased strain likely to be placed on these charities by the impact of coronavirus," they said in a joint statement.
"At a time of challenge for our community, we are pleased to come together with our fans to help vulnerable members of society in a city united."
Newcastle United
Newcastle donated food, including 1,200 pies and a range of cold meats, to a foodbank to ensure they are redirected to some of the city's most vulnerable people after last weekend's match against Sheffield United was postponed.Norwich City
Milk ordered for Norwich's postponed fixtures was donated to a local foodbank, while the club has posted social media messages from midfielder Alex Tettey, academy player Josh Martin and television presenter Jake Humphrey - a Canaries fan - to provide advice and information about best practice.A postcard template has also been shared via club channels, to be printed out and posted through letterboxes to support the elderly and vulnerable.
Southampton
Southampton have suspended all non-school based community sessions for two weeks but will review their strategy."Saints foundation recognises that this is an incredibly difficult time for our community, particularly people from high risk groups," they said.
"While many of our traditional sessions are currently suspended, we are working on plans for the best use our resources, to support those most in need over the coming weeks and months."
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says the coronavirus pandemic is the most serious issue he has had to deal with during his 20 years in charge.The club will continue foundation work such as online employability courses where they can.
"We are fully aware of how important foundation programmes are to the health and wellbeing of participants - where possible, we shall endeavour to maintain contact with participants to offer support and advice during this difficult time," they said.
Watford
Watford have launched a campaign called 'Hornets At Home' aimed at helping elderly and disabled supporters. It is a general appeal seeking volunteers to aid those who can't easily get out of the house with daily tasks.West Ham
West Ham have donated toiletries and toilet rolls to a local homeless shelter from the hotel they would have used before their postponed Premier League game against Wolves on 15 March.Captain Mark Noble thanked key workers and NHS staff as well as donating the money he has received for columns in the Evening Standard this season to a local foodbank.
Noble said: "We need to help the elderly, the vulnerable and the sick of our society and help minimise the effects of this illness. I can only try to imagine what it is like at the moment for an elderly person who lives on their own. We all need to chip in and help. What concerns me far more than our training regime is people and their health and jobs."
Midfielder Declan Rice made a surprise phone call to 72-year-old Any Old Iron member John Chapman who is one of the club's oldest supporters. Any Old Irons was founded by the club's foundation in 2015 to tackle the social isolation and loneliness of those aged over 60.
Wolves
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has warned football fans not to "underestimate" coronavirus.He said all staff who had been sent home "continue to be paid for the duration of the club's closure and this period of uncertainty".
"Please stay safe and don't take any risks," he added. "Look after yourselves and look after each other. We will get through this."
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