I know there’s been widespread criticism of many in the media for not confronting former Rangers EBT beneficiaries, now working alongside ‘proper’ journalists, for not holding ex-players to account for the enormous sums of money diverted from the tax man. I’ve spoken to a few journos who have tried to make headway on this story but been denied comment, access, or even contact details from colleagues.
The defensive line on not discussing this subject was originally “My EBT was legal and is a private finance matter”. This changed last year when these EBTs were found to have broken tax laws at appeal, when the line was changed to “This is a private finance matter which is subject to appeal”.
All fair enough. A consequence of the original legal status and ongoing appeals is that no one has broken ranks on those responsible for imposing this state of affairs on a football club, the tax man, or individual players.
The Daily Record today report HMRC are pursuing players for the payment of tax on EBTs. My understanding is that many (if not all) players received a letter from the “Club” indemnifying them from tax. Watch how quickly you’re told “Not this club, it was the club that died”.
You’re going to need patience for this one, it could have years to run, but I expect ranks will break eventually.
You can read subtext, can’t you? The Times report today that Celtic and the SPFL have written to the Scottish Government telling them to keep their noses out of the running of football clubs. This was after the Government responded to pressure from Celtic to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football’ Act by hitting them on a subject they knew would cause conflict with some fan groups.
Push on the Offensive Behaviour Act and watch what happens with the Fan on the Board issue which you enjoy so much but seemed to have lost momentum.
Politics is a dirty business. All this to deflect criticism of an ill-conceived, ineffective, bad law, instead of just repealing it, which will happen as soon as we no longer have a majority government. Anyway, Don’t Blame Me…….
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Wee joke courtesy of E-TIMS…
“Speaking of driving, the bloody police pulled me over the other day, and this jobsworth fourteen year old pointed out that the car was weaving from side to side quite erratically…
” I’ve had a fair bit to drink, ten, maybe twelve beers ” I explained
“Thats still no excuse to let your wife drive , sir ” he said.”
Here aw week-aw naw,back to Swindon tomorrow…
WC
Indeed .
Looking for a wee boy of help/advice
New back door and alarm has been disconnected. Anyone know any bhoys who can replace or repair?
Btw gang hut still secure.
A wee bit even
Blinkin’ flip,has everyone gone round to break into BLANTYRETIM’s house?
BMCUW
Mrs BT will make them a cup of tea
Hope they come on and tell me how her tea is ,I’m still waiting
Cannae wait for tomorrow’s game.
For one reason or another, this’ll be the first time back in my seat since the new year.
Plus I hate these international breaks …
VIP
Having read Phil this morning I’m more convinced than ever that the EBT story is a giant squirrel.
Jungle VIP
I cannae wait either. 6.50 flight from Dublin tomorrow with a leaving do from 5.30 today!
Taxi man will have to lift me oot of my scratcher
CONEYBHOY
I should be in Crown Creighton on Duke St pre-match if you fancy a beer.
Then off to catch my train,I hope!
ConeyBhoy
For those out on the bash in Dublin from 5.30 today and catching a cab to the airport tomorrow a.m. please be aware of life’s one certainty…. Death in taxis.
Hail Hail
Matt
new article posted.
Matt Stewart,
Oh bravo sir.
:)))))
HH
Early errands before the trip to Paradise to see the champions so early nap is
Men of Harlech in the Lincoln
Best of luck,
EC67
Fingal Bay 2.35 newbury
Storming Strumpet
Uttoxeter1655
3.20 Doncaster – Shared Equity
As well as Cheltenham cheers for all the hard work Fleagle1888, much appreciated, this nap competition reiterates how bad I am at even trying to get one winner, but most enjoyable
Best of luck to all
Cheers GFTB
The last lion 4.30 Doncaster
Good luck and happy punting!
High Command 17:05 @ Doncaster.
Kelso 435 Rowdy Rocher
Good luck everyone
Top Wood 2:20 Kelso, good luck everyone.
Kelso 2.20 Shades of midnight
It’s Shades of Midnight in Kelso’s 2.20 for me as well
Express Himself 2.45 Doncaster.
Good luck.
Ocean Tempest in the Lincoln.
T4
Doncaster 2.45 MUTARAKEZ
Good luck.
Tour De Champs 2.35 Newbury
Good Luck all
HH
Was going to go for ‘edge of heaven’ at Kempton jus cause it was one of my fav Wham hits,but now that I’m more mature and into gangsta rap…im going for
MOBSTA 3.20 DONCASTER.HH N GL.
CQN Saturday Naps Competition
Lads, Saturday naps on here today, please…
All of the outstanding naps results have (eventually) been updated, and there is little change at the front of the pack… however, a queue of fast-finishers are positioning themselves just in behind our two long-term leaders.
16 roads is hanging on to his lead by a nose…
Naps updates and table are posted here:
http://www.celticquicknews.co.uk/assessing-defenders-and-graduating-talent/comment-page-12/#comments
Cheers, fleagle1888
Think I need snookers already so taking a punt on donncha in the 2:15 at Donny… Be lucky all and c’mon the hoops
FLEAGLE
Begging your indulgence again,selection from
LEFTCLICKTIC
SILSOL 220 Kelso
Good Morning .
Shantou Magic
3:05 Newbury.
Good luck to everyone.
Lads, today’s nap from the Beirut jury is:
RIGHT TOUCH for handicap genius, Richard Fahey (Don 2.15)
Happy punting… fleagle1888
Kelso 2.20
Only 7 runners but several different picks.
I am going for knockara beau.
Cannae get beat
My nap is Nice thoughts Uttoxeter 2-05
PF Ayr naps – Rowdy Rocher 4-35 Kelso
Gl
Vailant Nonantais in the Newbury 2:00 for me
Good luck to all
Hail Hail.
Predominance . Doncaster 2.15.
Be lucky fholks .
DE BENNO 5.15. Navan.
Shades of midnight 2nd race kelso really fancied
dusker in the first at kempton and the last lion 430 doncaster
Also been given Tipper up Harry in the 5.15 at Navan
However for my nap I will go for a mad outsider Emell in the 2.45 Doncaster
66/1 .need it