It's a tough time for some football clubs across the UK, with fixtures being called to an abrupt halt due to recent off-the-field events. 

Leeds United have previously announced that the players, coaching staff and senior management have agreed to take wage cuts in order for the non-playing staff to be paid their wages during this difficult period.

However, some Premier League clubs aren't following in Leeds' example, with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and AFC Bournemouth being just some of the clubs placing their staff on the Government's Furlough scheme in recent weeks.

Liverpool have recently announced that they have performed a U-turn and will now pay their non-playing staff in full, after previously putting them on the Furlough scheme.

Speaking in an interview with Football Insider, former Leeds man Noel Whelan branded it 'a disgrace' from some Premier League clubs that aren't paying their non-playing staff in full after placing them on the Furlough scheme.

"Leeds United do things the right way and look after their staff.

"They are a massive part of the club. They are there throughout the whole season, whatever time it may be doing all the stuff behind the scenes. Credit to Leeds that they are sticking by their staff no matter what happens within the club.

"It is a shame that other teams cannot do that, teams that probably have more money than Leeds. It is a disgrace on their part."

Leeds are currently sat top of the Championship, and will be hoping they can hold their nerve in the race for promotion when football does return, as they look to make a long-awaited return to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa's guidance.

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The Verdict: 

I have to agree with Whelan here.

Premier League players in particular are getting paid a considerable amount of money, especially when you compare it to what NHS workers currently are.

Therefore, it shouldn't even be a debate as to whether they should be offering to take wage cuts in order for the club to pay their non-playing staff in full, as it'll impact them more than the players.

Leeds are a fantastic example of a club being run effectively at the moment, and I think the future is a bright one both on and off the pitch if Marcelo Bielsa remains at Elland Road.