Bournemouth have become the latest Premier League club to reverse their decision to furlough staff during the coronavirus-related shutdown. 

The English south coast club have followed in the footsteps of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

Bournemouth originally announced their decision to place non-playing staff members on the UK government's coronavirus job retention scheme on April 1.

On the same day, they confirmed that manager Eddie Howe chief executive Neill Blake, first-team technical director Richard Hughes, and Howe's assistant manager Jason Tindall had all taken voluntary pay cuts.

Norwich City and Newcastle United have been among the other clubs to avail of a scheme which guarantees 80 per cent of a worker's salary up to £2,500 (€2,873) a month.

However, Premier League clubs using the scheme have become a lightning rod for criticism.

In a statement on Tuesday night, Bournemouth rowed back on their decision of a fortnight ago, "However well-placed our intentions were, we are aware of criticisms levelled at Premier League clubs applying for this scheme.

"We have listened to our supporters and have reversed our decision to furlough these employees.

"We, as a board of directors, will ensure that the club can continue to operate while the season is suspended, and we will not be applying for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

"Our continuing thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this virus."