Jockeying for FTT already done

735

Following RangersTaxCase’s information that Rangers-HMRC First Tier Tribunal report was in the hands of both parties’ solicitors on Friday, I subsequently heard the report runs to in excess of 300 pages.  It will be published by the court authorities in due course but I don’t expect anything this week.  Any attempt to spin or release excerpts from the report could be considered contempt so it is likely that we will hear nothing formally until then.

Once the report goes live you can expect an already-prepared summary with plenty of focus on what the FTT denied HMRC.  HMRC will not achieve a clean sweep, some matters were dealt with correctly, but there will be no surprises on these pages for the thrust of the findings.

I’m looking forward to an entertaining and final dose of bombast from one of the parties, hopefully in keeping with some of the all-time favourites from March 2000, “Rangers are moving on to another level from the rest of Scottish football”, “the Glasgow giants are setting an agenda that no other Scottish club can match”.

That famous article in The Herald asserts “The Ibrox chairman [Sir David Murray] has spent several months and many sleepless nights piecing together the plans which will eliminate Rangers”.

It does, of course, insert the word “debt” into the end of that sentence but sometimes fewer words paint a more accurate picture.  While we’re on a related subject, well done to Sports Direct FC for reaching the summit of the Third Division on goal difference.  That manager’s definitely worth keeping. Ashley’s money is being wisely spent.

Click here to read the fabulous CQN Magazine for free, or strain your eyes squinting below. You can also buy a hard copy of the magazine here from Magcloud.

[calameo code=000390171cd9e78b9c085 lang=en page=130 hidelinks=1 width=100% height=500]
Click Here for Comments >
Share.

About Author

735 Comments
  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. ...
  4. 7
  5. 8
  6. 9
  7. 10
  8. 11
  9. 12
  10. 13
  11. ...
  12. 20

  1. Jeg er Neil Lennon-Greeninbingley on

    “If I wanted chicken then I had to pretend to be a chicken. It worked. People understood.”

     

    – Victor.

     

     

    Ach, we’ve all been there. Victor Wanyama, Celtic legend in the making and Scourge of Poultry.

  2. The boy jinky.

     

     

    Bren bagged.

     

     

    Itl be 9ir if another Tim goes out the door.

     

     

    Standing joke with the huns.considering there’s atleast a 1- 4 ratio!!!

     

    Time we met for a pint.hh

  3. Evening bhoys from a hun free mountain.

     

     

    All set for a wee trip up the morra, made a massive mistake so I did, daughter is still here, I though she was going home today, or would already be in Barca now, not to worry, the morra will have to do.

     

     

    It seems everybody is very optimistic, personally I don’t have a bad feeling, but getting away with not being humped will be good.

     

     

    We are still miles behind the likes of Barca, aye, we have a young team that has potential, we have a young coaching staff that are learning on the job.

     

     

    Any one of our team could walk into a team playing at a much higher standard than they are presently.

     

     

    Anyways……..

  4. Off topic again folks, this Scam Mob are really persistent,third call in a fortnight,say they got my Tel. No. from there Clients lawyer, wait for it £8 – £13 a share,knew how many shares I have, gave him Mr Greens No. as he seems to be the Cat with all the Cream.Hope all the Bhoys enjoy the trip to Barca , and just maybe,we could steal a point,hive started on the Beads already,Oh me of little Faith Mon the HOOPS.

     

    Awerabest PJ

  5. Watchin the Green Mile there and noticed chucky as a screw spitting image! Either that or I must lay aff the Monday pints

  6. bankiebhoy1

     

     

    Media hoose will be getting all geared up for the big day…..

     

     

    Still, it will be interesting to see how they manage to spin the theft of millions from the people, now if they had been stealing from the peepil, not a bother…..

     

     

    I hope they all rot in hell.

  7. Sipsini

     

     

    When i worked there bob irvine started 12 huns in a year… We had to warn him it better stop

     

     

    I know your current site manager offered someone a job at ibrokes a few years ago

     

     

    Do you know if bren still lives in same flat ?

     

     

    I met wee gary harte the other week… Remember him

  8. Papa john

     

     

    I get regular calls from vodafone… When they ask me for my postcode and dob i refuse to give them it.

     

    Their reaction is always one of surprise…

     

    Today they asked for my middle digits of my pin number

  9. What is the Stars on

    Victor Chandler was offering 45/1 on Celtic to win tomorrow,now in to 40/1 (I think The Exiled Tim just invested some of his Northern Bank Money ) oops

  10. ET

     

     

    That mob could argue black, Whyte………………

     

     

    ……..in fact they usually do.

     

     

    Shameful.

     

     

    HH

  11. What is the Stars

     

     

    You don’t mean the money that was procured from the bank do you :>)

     

     

    Never bet on the bhoys, can’t bring myself to do it, stupid I know, but just the way it is.

     

     

    There must be a few bob going on Barca, they have drifted out to 1/14 from 1/10 since yesterday, I hope they all get stung…….

     

     

    How are the cuddys treating you these days, if your naps are anything to go by, no the may west :>)

  12. THE EXILED TIM

     

    Halorer China, wis over in your neck of the woods late Sept.nearly WASHED away, my usual haunt Belamadena ( three and half days P****N RAIN ),Wellies to the fore,however great second week,for your info, could have have started a Stall at Paradise, wae the Beads ave went though in ma time, thank god for for the GREAT TIMES under Big Jock, and some others,and oor Neil is sure doing a GRAND job at the present time, ONWARDS AND UPWARDS.

     

    Awerabest PJ

  13. What is the Stars on

    TET

     

    Actually not doing badly at at all,My nap won by 28 lengths at 5/1 on saturday (first winner mind you but had a lot of seconds and thirds) been doing ok during the week though.Had Action Master on friday (won at 20/1) but had it in a double also with Jewel of the West (second at 8/1 backed in from 12/1) had both in each way singles and double.Made a few bob but nearly a nice bet

  14. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors on

    Watching the Colraine / linfield game……SS1

  15. I think Lenny’s big problem regarding team selection is how to fit Chas Mulgrew in. I really think we need him for his passing and set pieces. But where does he play? Izzy has to be at left back. Both Joe L. and Chas in midfield won’t work, I feel. And Efe and Kelvin seem to be the favoured central defensive pairing.

     

    I’m glad I don’t have to pick the team.

  16. Ernie:

     

     

    Yeah I know the quote and there were others of real influence, who should have know better, who spoke equally vile words.

     

     

    The huns will be supported in print in their attempts to claim the memorial as theirs.

  17. Papa John

     

     

    Aye it was bad, thankfully missed the worst of it, others not so lucky.

     

     

    Things are looking up under young Lenny, and I think he and the team will only get better, just a pity we will have to sell some of our better playersm but if the scouts keep doing the job like they are, we won’t miss them.

     

    …………………………………………………………………….

     

     

    Stars

     

     

    Just my luck, I never checked the naps on sat :<(

     

     

    Didn't have a good weekend, first time this season I didn't come out on top, but that's why I am not a millionair.

     

     

    The CL is usually good for a few bob tho, in saying that, this round ain't the best.

  18. The Boy Jinky

     

    Reasuring to hear your experience,no limit to how deep they will dig,told him where to go,hung up,two minutes later he calls back,will now have to book an appointment with my PP, re Atonement.

     

    Awerabest PJ

  19. Ernie @ 16.22,

     

    Thanks for breaking with recent precedent & responding to me. Thanks also for giving me an unsolicited list of Nationalist chairmen. However, you haven’t answered the question

  20. Calling Florida Tims. Can anyone advise me on the best place in Orlando to watch tomorrow’s match. The Orlando CSC’s website is 3 years out of date and the Lucky Leprechaun’s site (which is mentioned on the former’s site) is under construction.

     

     

    Any help would be appreciated

  21. Pj

     

     

    Its the way of the world these days … Why try hard to earn an honest penny when you can con two pennies easier

     

     

    I hear theres a rascal over govan way fleecing tens of thouands every week

  22. Rubicon 21:13 on 22 October, 2012

     

     

    I believe the Lucky Leprechaun is still the local CSC in Orlando.

     

     

    I live a good bit further south so can not be 100% certain but give the pub a call,

     

    (407) 352-7031, to see if they still host the CSC there.

     

     

    Hail Hail

  23. 67Heaven ... I am Neil Lennon..!!.. Ibrox belongs to the creditors on

    what is the stars

     

     

    20:46 on

     

    22 October, 2012

     

     

    I managed to get 43 / 1…..

  24. Tet

     

     

    Rm is the same …. Suckers for a ” no surrender ”

     

     

    I once asked a zombie ” if i bought a blue scarf and went to watch The Rangers …. Would i be one of the people like all the rest of the loyal 500m “

  25. Just opened a nice bottle.

     

     

    2007 La Mancha called La Llanura, Crianza, very nice it is too.

     

     

    I would imagine you will get it in britland as it has brit writing on the label, but I would imagine it will cost you a tad more than 3 euros., still well worth the look out for.

  26. rangers are not my favourite team csc on

    i think the celts on here are a little too ambitious about tomorrow night

     

    its barca ffs

     

    a draw would be a brilliant result

  27. Reading the text on Sky …even they are promulgating this BS that Saturdays attendance at Bigotdome was a world record

     

     

     

    Initially I thought it was just crap churnalism …however I believe it to be much more sinister than that ..a concerted effort by all to talk the Huns up on every occasion

     

     

    If they are killed off it will be in spite of the best efforts if many

  28. What is the Stars on

    45/1 in a 3 horse race is great odds,12/1 for the draw also good value,but the bet I like is Celtic plus 3 goals at 5/4

  29. The Boy Jinky

     

     

    I got a virus the last time I was on RM, it was my own fault, I opened a link, so only masel to blame.

     

     

    Thank the lord I haven’t clapped eyes on a hun for years, and I pray that it stays that way.

     

     

    Never come across a more deluded bunch of no hopers as that mob, if brains were chocolate, none of them could fill a smartie.

  30. The boy jinky.

     

     

     

    Bren drinks with the chink now.

     

     

    Wee banksy back from oz.

     

     

    Nite out for wee Brian turnbul in the ironhorse next sat.hh

  31. yes I know it’s the nou camp , and yes I know they’re regarded as the best in the world , when at full strength. But…….. Football is a funny game. Portugal were 12/1 on last week against NI. Come to think of it that’s just about Barca’s odds. All things can happen . Say we get a breakaway in the 3rd minute and last man Mascherano hawls down Hooper . 10 men for 90 mins or so . Even the best teams have off nights.

     

    Anyway I think we have a better chance than Victor who has us at 45/1.

  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. ...
  4. 7
  5. 8
  6. 9
  7. 10
  8. 11
  9. 12
  10. 13
  11. ...
  12. 20