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Charles N'Zogbia has suggested Aston Villa's relegation flops should have a whip-round to help save staff jobs at the club.

Up to 500 Villa employees face redundancy and N'Zogbia took to Twitter to say all of the first teamers should donate two weeks of their own wages.

N'Zogbia, who is paid around £60,000 per week, said he would give up a fortnight's cash if captain Micah Richards persuades his teammates to do likewise.

The French winger has trained with the under21s for most of the season after falling out of favour. He has played less than 90 minutes throughout the whole campaign.

"Of course I care, why would I be happy to see people losing their jobs. I have a heart like you, so what do you want me to do!" tweeted N'Zogbia.

He continued: "We should ask the Villa captain to take 2 weeks wages for the 1st Team players salary and give all to the staff employees.

"I think it's a fair deal for the employees... I'm happy to do that if all players follow."

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