Sir David Murray, Campbell Ogilvie, Dave King, as directors of a football club, you presided over tax evasion. While ordinary men and women have no choice, or criminal urge, to avoid paying for public services, you directed a deception on an industrial scale.
Sir David Murray and Campbell Ogilvie have their influence and signatures all over this act. The SFA was quick to discipline and sine die Craig Whyte after he was out of the game, it must now charge Murray and Ogilvie with bringing the game into disrepute. The stale influence of cronyism at Hampden must be routed and seen to be so.
The SPFL instructed an inquiry three years ago but with this verdict in, the SFA must appoint their own inquiry.
Why did the processes at Hampden allow this to happen and continue without check?
Why did Rangers get their European licence in 2011 despite being in arrears to HMRC, in contravention of that licence? Who was responsible for this decision?
Why was a director and signatory of Rangers illegal tax schemes elected and reappointed president of the SFA?
How transparent were the SFA and the SPL in their handling of these tax evasion charges?
Was the SPL inquiry commissioned to uncover the facts, or to meet a desired objective? Who prepared the inquiry remit and who signed off on that remit?
Lord Nimmo Smith found that legally executed Employee Benefit Trusts did not confer a significant sporting advantage. In light of what I have already read of the verdict, we must now discover if such widespread illegal Employee Benefit Trusts conferred a sporting advantage. This question has not been asked yet.
It’s time for football to shake off the shackles of corruption in Scotland, as elsewhere.
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I am suspicious enough of Celtic with letting resolution 12 die a slow death but failing to demand action over this EBT scandal from Celtic will confirm that they are complicit in wanting the “Old Firm” to return as a soon and as easily as possible.
Its all over for me if that’s the case.
It seems obvious in my opinion that DD is only interested in the increased market value of Celtic as part of an old firm in the English set up before selling out and filling his saddlebags. I watch with interest but not for much longer
Chavez 1.44pm
RWE 1.45pm
I don’t know whether LNS was in the know or not at the time. A few insiders would know if that was true. He certainly knows now thanks to Auldheid’s efforts.
All I was saying was that on the face of it as things stand, somebody has made a right chump out of his lordship.
While I’m on the subject, who could believe that D. Murray would bugger his entire business empire including his incorporated football club for “no sporting advantage”?
And after the verbal contortions of the past verdicts isn’t it amazing how simple today’s decision is. If you are paid for work done/services as an employee, then it’s taxable. Amazing. Dr Poon was right.
Celtic must demand lns is revisited and cheated titles stripped from Scotlands new shame
Guess the legal vultures will be circling for a Feefest.
Well I suppose it was only a matter of time before the sheet disturbers came in and used this verdict today (wonderful as it was) as a stick to batter DD and PL
Lurking Huns GIRFUYs
Ffs where did the”new” come from
Saying that Scotlnds shame no matter how they try and hide it
I suspect the ole LNS will just take it on the chin.
Celtic will be demanding nothing, Celtic will sit back and let it play out, sit and discuss it, and come to a decision on it, until then enjoy the moment ffs.
Have the plc expressed surprise at the decision yet?
So what excuse will the plc use now for maintaing their dignified silence ?
And when they do and they will. Will you all finally accept that we have an Old Firm board more interested in the bigot pound than cleaning up the game. Remember how you felt after Seville and Calderwood ?
Going to be an interesting AGM ?
BackofthebusRUScsc
KDS songwriting team on fine form..
Hector is a taxman
he wears a magic hat
the huns said we are innocent
Hector said eff that
your 15 years of cheating
your titles are now mine
your not on 54 ya ***** your down to 39
Scotland is a very civilised country. Anybody who doubts it should ask an average immigrant.
We really are ungrateful in this island.
Has any other potentially affected club, spoken up, made a statement re the huns continual cheating?
If not why not?????
COWARDS!!
You’re all so narrow minded. Don’t forget how privileged we were to see so many world class players in the SPL thanks to the glorious EBT schemes. What’s a few lost titles in comparison to the sheer pleasure of being able to tell our grandchildren we saw the all-conquering Teddy Bears in their prime?
Mr Tony, I’ve been expecting you. (stromberg style)
Totally agree.
HH
If Falkirk Football Club don’t make a statement I will never go back and watch them.
https://twitter.com/La100Klubo/status/661911031392915456
sums it up
Philbhoy on 4th November 2015 2:55 pm and Olivia
Thanks
HH
That’s me finished wi’ Dundee Utd if they say nothing.
Dena
Happy Birthday pal, your commitment in following Celtic is astonishing.
TBB
Truly frightening what you (and I can imagine the others) had to endure.
Now the quandary for Sevco fans, the media included, is:
Are we the same xlub that cheated and lied its way to titles and trophies?
Or
Are we a new club with no history, no money and cheats and liars in charge?
And
What are the consequences of either choice?
People on Rangers Media saying this was an inside job by one of Dr Deaths mates
I’ll never go back to Dens if……….a feck it.
https://youtu.be/NRVaLs4cBlg
Sums today up
THE BATTERED BUNNET on 4TH NOVEMBER 2015 2:56 PM
Dena, small beer compared to what some endured.
And, truth be told, I didn’t stick with it. I’ve hardly muttered a peep in anger since. That was the advice. Common sense after all. Geddit?
That’s how it works.
Works in mysterious ways :-))
Thank God your made of strong stuff
HH
Hamiltontim on 4th November 2015 3:30 pm
Cheers HT will see you tomorrow night hopefully
HH
thecastings
Desmond is our majority shareholder and they are his shares to sell whenever he wants, thats the way these things work.
Lets not forget for all his non appearances and perceived lack of interest he was instrumental in putting money where his mouth was in the mid 90s and pivotal in helping save the club.
If you’re going to make an exit does it have to be so dramatic?
tonyrome on 4th November 2015 2:43 pm
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Not a bad post auld bhoy . Only fault I personally find in it is . I would start with the Blazers at HQ as they were complaint in most of this , And who IMHO are not fit to judge anyone . Plenty talk recently about the honesty within UEFA . Nows there chance to oversee justice within there remit . Scottish football .
HH
Dena
My youngest is attending her first European game. Buzzing! :-)
JIMTHETIM53 on 4TH NOVEMBER 2015 12:31 PM
“Furthermore, so far as the footballers are concerned, at least, it seems to us that if bonuses had not been paid they might well have taken their services elsewhere”
(Bonuses paid through EBTs)
If that doesn’t suggest a sporting advantage I don’t know what does.
Wish RTC would come out of retirement to take the plaudits. Vindicated at last!
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JimtheTIM53
Missed this first time round.
What a damning indictment of the SFA, LNS and the previous UTT and Appeal Findings
HH
HT
If you are leaving her outside the pub for a wee while make sure she’s got a coke and crisps.
:-)
I hope you have a wonderful night!
HAMILTONTIM on 4TH NOVEMBER 2015 3:36 PM
Dena
My youngest is attending her first European game. Buzzing! :-)
Brilliant ………..European nights are something else ………
hope she enjoys it
HH
Philbhoy
12 going on 30, she’ll be leaving me outside the boozer! :-)
RWE
Best of luck tonight,mate.
Fingers crossed for a result for Tony,and for all of you.
Tears are allowed under such circumstances,btw-even if Tony has a good old heavenly chuckle at you!!!
Dena
Happy birthday to you – you share it with most real football fans who feel like this is their birthday too :)
RWE
Best of luck to you tonight. Tony will be on your shoulder.
Captain Beefheart on 4th November 2015 3:26 pm Scotland is a very civilised country. Anybody who doubts it should ask an average immigrant.
We really are ungrateful in this island.
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Was born and bred in Scotland, was always treated like an immigrant………………..Does my opinion count?
Just had a text from ACGR,a comment in The Scotsman.
Knock,knock.
Who’s there?
It’s the polis. Get yer legs on,yer coming wi us!
I am so looking forward to the game tomorrow.
Sadly I won’t be there in person as I need to work.
However………..it will be the first time I’ve watched Celtic on my new, super, dooper telly.
It has a “sports” button that enhances the picture and the sound so it will be almost like being at the game….
Well, you know what I mean.
C’MON THE CELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
C’MON SCOTLAND’S ONLY REPRESENTATIVE IN EUROPE!!!!!!!
ALL OF SCOTLAND IS SUPPORTING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(I made that last bit up)