Daniel Stendel would love all of his Hearts players to follow Steven Naismith ’s example and accept a 50 per cent wage cut, but those who feel they can’t shouldn’t be hounded for it.
With no income due in for the foreseeable future, Ann Budge asked all full-time staff to slash their wages by half in order for the club to get through the coronavirus shutdown.
Stendel has offered to work for free while skipper Naismith has publicly accepted the wage drop and pledged to remain with Hearts even if they are relegated.
Other members of the squad are consulting with the PFA Scotland and lawyers as they weigh up their options.“Steven is a good example and it’s a good idea for some players,” said Stendel. “He is our captain and my experiences of
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