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Liverpool chief Tom Werner makes admission on club's controversial furlough decision

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Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has admitted the club made a mistake when they announced plans to furlough staff amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Reds' owners Fenway Sports Group faced a backlash from fans when they revealed in early April they planned to take advantage of the Government scheme to pay 80% of staff wages up to £2,500 a month.

Within 48 hours they had reversed their decision after fierce criticism of plans to use taxpayers' cash while Liverpool's multi-millionaire first-team stars would still be paid by the club.

The row was reminiscent of when the Reds raised ticket prices to as much as £77, which led to a mass walkout at Anfield in February 2016.

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