Football news - Watford confirm wage deferral deal with players
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Updated 22/04/2020 at 18:53 GMT
Watford have confirmed that they have reached a wage deferral deal with their playing staff, becoming the third Premier League club to do so.
Troy Deeney of Watford celebrates a goal which is later disallowed following a VAR review during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford
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Arsenal became the first to reach an agreement with their players earlier this week, with Sheffield United following suit.
A club statement read: "Watford Football Club has reached an agreement with its players over a squad wage deferral.
"The move follows positive and constructive discussions with the players - led by club captain Troy Deeney, and also including several senior members of the first-team squad."
Club captain Troy Deeney added: "It's been sensible conversations going on for a few weeks now; between players and then me as that bridge as captain with Scott [Duxbury, CEO and Chairman].
"Nobody, wherever they work, is keen on the idea of a pay cut, so there's a bit of common sense and a good level of understanding has prevailed to get to a pay deferral over the short term.
"The details of what we've agreed are private - but they're in the best interests of helping the club right now, no one needs to be in any doubt about that."
Watford are currently in a battle against relegation and sit 17th, level on points with 18-placed Bournemouth.
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