‘I can’t believe not a bean has been said about the zoom meeting Tuesday night…. All the U18 boys have been released with no notice and no pay…🤯 disgusting!’
‘Careful Wendi they will remove posts like this and ban you from the group …. Awful treatment of lads and staff … 🙃 I mentioned this a few days ago and got dogs abuse for spreading rumours …’
Rob Jubber I know I saw it! I can’t believe nothings been said…. And yes my head will be under a block 🤣not even the kind people who put them up have been paid!’
That doesn’t sound good. What price a bit of decency for sustainability?
The Apprentices will be members of the PFA (the players Union).
Their apprenticeship is government funded via the Premier League and then ‘subbed out’ through the EFL for the lower league clubs.
Can you terminate an apprenticeship on a whim?
The EFL, Premier League and the PFA might have something to say about these developments.
The FA may even impose sanctions?
Parents may seek redress and challenge this in court?
Some of those players and parents will have devoted 8 or 9 years of their lives to the club.
To be informed of the devastating news by a zoom call is scandalous and a reproach to them.
The apprenticeship document is a legal document and their apprenticeship is for two seasons. So, the club will still have to pay the apprentices regardless, up until the end of their contract.
