Note the quote from NewsNow Fulham: "Not one player at Chelsea, one of the richest football clubs in the world, agreed to contribute any of their wages to the 'May Day For Nurses' campaign, where footballers are asked to give a day's wages to hard-up Nurses." I guess Fat Frank couldn't push himself away from the table to find his checkbook, and neither could the rest of those navel-gazing spoiled gits on the other end of Fulham Road. And ... "Of all the 556 Premiership players asked to help with the scheme, only 225 contributed." Nice way to show a little community involvement, guys. I don't know if he was asked, but if he had any inkling of the scheme, I can pretty much guarantee that Moritz Volz kicked in. He is, after all, a man.
so, why don't they publish the names? It might show the fans who is willing to put money back into the community again.
Along the lines of Tony...just curious on how many of our players chipped in. As for the Blue Scum....nevermind that pretty much sums it up.
I agree. You can bet Volzy at least sent something. And PROBABLY McBride.. though it's like him to keep it totaoly anonymous... he alreadt didnt care for all the hoopla over his $100 per goal to the Diabetes Association.
The problem the game faces in this respect is simple, a large number of the players have no alleigence to the UK at all, and so, non-corporate events like this does not appeal at all. I still say name and shame is the best policy. Perhaps just naming those that did would suffice, it's not rocket science to work out who the others are.
Re: RE: Not surprised, just disgusted WOW, him upstairs answers prayers pretty quickly these days, here's the NOTW article, and they're not afraid of the name to shame policy. BTW, FULHAM was one of only 4 teams (all from the Lonodn area) that ensured ALL their players contributed one days wages. Well done. Here's the article::: http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/story_p ... ort3.shtml SWEET F.A. By Dan Wootton STINGY Chelsea—one of the richest footie clubs in the world — REFUSED to help hard-up nurses. Despite earning a whopping £114 million in wages last season, not a SINGLE player parted with just a day's mega pay for the May Day For Nurses campaign. Even England skipper John Terry— who earns over £100,000 a WEEK—kept his wallet shut. Of all the 556 Premiership players asked to help with the scheme, only 225 contributed. The campaign has raised £750,000 for a hardship fund to help poorly paid nurses if they get into financial trouble. And it could have been more but the league's other rich clubs were just as bad as tight-fisted Chelski, owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich. Despite helping launch the appeal, Man United champions Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville failed to persuade any other teammates to shell out. Another campaign supporter, Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, only managed to get two other Gooners on board. Scousers Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher parted with cash along with ten other Liverpool players. But the biggest Premiership hearts belong to Fulham, Reading, West Ham and relegated Watford who made their ENTIRE squads donate a day's pay. A basic grade nurse earns just £19k a year—next season Premiership wages will break the £1billion barrier. Campaign founder Noreena Hertz said: "I simply can't explain the lack of generosity. It's not too late—Chelsea players can still approach me."
Re: RE: Not surprised, just disgusted I was going to post about this article earlier, glad to see HD already made his way around to posting it. It is a crying shame when someone with that much money isn't willing to give a little extra back those desperately in need. Would they really miss the funds? Is it a few less drinks while they are at dinner, what really? I know not all the players are from the UK and therefore feel no responsibility to contibute, but you don't read much of anythign about any of the internationals giving funds to charaties. Henry is one that does come to mind, but not much else. Glad to see the Scousers chipping in. Would of liked to see the whole squad do soo, but some of them can be difficult.
