Bohemians to honour all contracts with players and staff in full amid Covid-19 shutdown

Bohemians have confirmed that they will honour all contracts with their players and staff amid the outbreak of Covid-19.

The outbreak of the pandemic has seen League of Ireland football put on hold until at least June 19th, with a few clubs suspending payments.

Sligo Rovers and Cork City have both publicly confirmed that they will be suspending wages to both players and staff in the weeks ahead.

However, on Sunday evening – Premier Division Bohemians have confirmed that they will honour all their contracts/salaries in full in the weeks ahead with players and staff.

The statement read; “As a members-owned club with a great relationship between our members, fans, players and staff, it behoves us to do the right thing and support our people as much as possible through these difficult times.

“Therefore, we wish to clarify that it is our intention to honour all of our contracts/salaries with players and staff in full, with a small amendment to factor in that the season has been extended by an extra six weeks, which we are discussing with our management team and playing staff.

“Obviously, the situation will be kept under continuous review as the ongoing developing situations in other countries at the moment have taught us that things can change quickly. If anything does, we will advise everyone accordingly.

“We wish to put on record that it is only because of the hard work done in recent years, both on and off the pitch, and the continued support of the members and fans of the club, that we can fulfil our obligations to our players.”