[Gareth]

http://society.guardian.co.uk/health...097730,00.html

Footballers and their social conscience are under the spotlight tonight in the Channel 4 programme The Million Pound Footballers' Giveaway, which follows the efforts of economist Noreena Hertz as she attempts to persuade all 556 Premiership footballers to donate one day's wages in support of low-paid nurses.

Nurses, among the lowest-paid professionals in the public sector, have an average wage of £24,841, compared with a national average of £28,941.

Premiership footballers, on the other hand, are among some of the highest-paid workers in the private sector, earning an average of £12,300 a week. Next season, Premiership wages collectively are expected to break the £1bn barrier.

Channel 4 at 9pm if anyone's interested.