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.
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I just woke from a dream in which we won…….
…..tonight’s the night…
HH!
First time posting – To all the folks in Barcelona and those heading out today – Have a great time, wish I was there.
Miki67 – Do your dreams usually come true? – BTW What was the score :-)
Before the storm…?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ceKrR3KZ0k
OZZIE TIMS
Number two son tells me the game is on S.B.S. tomorrow free to air at 5am ish Sydney time.
Don’t believe it! Had managed to get out of a weekly 1-3pm (7-9pm Glasgow time) meeting only to just get an email from my boss’s boss saying “i see you are free tomorrow at one please join our ………………….meeting from 1-3 to………..” Arrrrrrrghhhhhh! He may be from Alabama but I’m sure he’s a hun!
Alabama and Ibrox, similar I suppose in so much as they both share a gene cup rather than a gene pool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What happened to Monday?
Laramblascsc.
PISTON BROKE
Good to have you back on the site,buddy.
Where have you been hiding?
Richard Wilsons article in Herald is unbelievable. He argues that RFC may have traded out if the BTC but were unable to do this because HMRC demanded the full amount possible. He ignores the shameful inaction of Murray Bain etc in not cutting cloth once the BTC hit. This would have weakened the team but almost certainly have saved the club. Their refusal to make contingency for the BTC is one of the most damaging decisions they made.
Good morning CQNers,
Tonight I believe we have our best chance of upsetting the odds and coming away with at least a point.
I’m not deluding myself and I know we’re playing arguably the best football team in the world but Barca’s lack of height and their susceptibility to the quick counter attack give us a chance, a punchers chance, but a chance nonetheless.
On another topic entirely, over the next few days 21 million households in England and Wales have, or will receive a leaflet explaining the elections for the new Police and Crime Commissioners.
This is from the same government that limits the number of continence pads an elderly patient can have daily but they can find funds for a whole new level of bureaucratic nonsense in their political manoeuvrings , it’d be funny if it wasn’t so serious.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNIARQGIYA
Italiabhoy
No mention either of the fact that they won numerous trophies using these financial doping practices and no parallels drawn to the lance armstrong case
Good morning friends from a damp, dark and slightly foggy East Kilbride. I’d imagine Barcelona might be a little bit different. Tonight’s the night.
rodstewartCSC
macjay1 for neil lennon
04:19 on
23 October, 2012
OZZIE TIMS
Number two son tells me the game is on S.B.S. tomorrow free to air at 5am ish Sydney time.
Also on ESPN2 at 5.30am so we are spoiled.
Jobo
I am just about to set of for the foggy dew of east kilbride ;)
The Boy Jinky –
You’ll love it ;-). Just leaving for work shortly so you can have my space.
Magnus
After much deliberation,I dumped Foxtel,so having S.B.S.coverage is magic.
Here`s tae a happy start to the day.
Good morning,
In catching up with cqn and scottishfootballmonitor, I googled David Icke and Ted Heath and now I wished I hadn’t; that David Icke is a nutter.
Statingtheobvious.csc
Jobo
I love EK every day …. It has its own sub climate which keeps me on my toes
I fear today will be a fruitless day at work…… I wonder why ?
I retract my earlier statement regarding David Icke.
I am posting as a guest of the host and don’t want to abuse the hospitality of Paul67.
I would say however that I srongly regret visiting David Icke’s website.
Competitive Record v Spanish Opposition
——————————————————————————–
ICFC 26/09/1962
Valencia (A) L 2-4, OG (28), Carroll (73) 40,000 – Celtic’s first match in formal European competition HT 1-3
ICFC 24/10/1962
Valencia (H) D 2-2 OG (48), Crerand (86) 45000 – John Clark missed a 17th minute penalty on Bobby Craig’s debut HT 0-0
ICFC 18/11/1964
Barcelona (A) L 1-3 Hughes (55)25000 HT 0-2
ICFC 02/12/1964
Barcelona (H) d 0-0 43000 – Chalmers was carried off in the 75th minute
ECSF1 10/04/1974
Atletico Madrid (H) d 0-0 70000, Atletico had three players sent off, seven booked and I have been a fan of Real Madrid ever since
ECSF2 24/04/1974
Atletico Madrid (A) L 0-2 64000 HT 0-0
ECQF1 05/03/1980
Real Madrid (H) W 2-0 McCluskey (52), Doyle (74) 67000 – shortly after Wee Johnny’s goal Celtic forced a corner and I’ve never heard Celtic Park in such clamour
ECQF2 19/03/1980
Real Madrid (A) L 0-3 110,000 HT 0-1
EC2/1 20/10/1982
Real Sociedad (A) L 0-2 31000 HT 0-0
EC2/2 03/11/1982
Real Scociedad (H) W 2-1 MacLeod 2 (44, 88) 54874 HT 1-1
ECWC1/1 18/09/1985
Atletico Madrid (A) D 1-1 Iscariot (69) 55,000 Bonner saved a 76th minute penalty HT 0-1
ECWC1/2 02/10/1985
Atletico Madrid (H) L 1-2 Aitken (73) PLAYED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – UEFA PUNISHMENT FOR RAPID VIENNA FIASCO, HT 0-1
UC 22/11/2001
Valencia (A) L 0-1 39,000 HT 0-0
UC 06/12/2001
Valencia (H) W 1-0 Larsson (45) 57299 AET HT 1-0 – Celtic lost 4-5 on penalties as Larsson became our top goalscorer in European competion with 17 goals
UC 28/11/2002
Celta Vigo (H) W 1-0 Larsson (52) 53726
UC 12/12/2002
Celta Vigo (A) L 1-2 Hartson (37) 26000 HT 1-1 – Celtic progress for first time ever at expense of Spanish opposition
UC 11/03/2004
Barcelona (H) W 1-0 Thompson (59) 59539 Douglas was ordered off at HT
UC 25/03/2004
Barcelona (A) d 0-0 78000
UC 08/04/2004
Villareal (H) D 1-1 Larsson (64) 60000 HT 0-1
UC 14/04/2004
Villareal (A) L 0-2 15964 HT 0-1
CL 14/09/2004
Barcelona (H) L 1-3 Sutton (59) 58589, HT 0-1, Larsson scored Barcelona’s third goal in the 82nd minute
CL 24/11/2004
Barcelona (A) D 1-1 Hartson (45) 74119 HT 1-1
CL 20/02/2008
Barcelona (H) L 2-3 Vennegoor of Hesselink (16), Robson (38) 58345 HT 2-1
CL 04/03/2008
Barcelona (A) L 0-1 75002 HT 0-1
CL 30/09/2008
Villareal (A) L 0-1 25000 HT 0-0
CL 10/12/2008
Villareal (H) W 2-0 Maloney (14), McGeady (45) 58104 HT 2-0
EL 15/09/2011
Atletico Madrid (A) L 0-2 25,000 HT 0-1
EL 30/11/2011
Atletico Madrid (H) L 0-1 33,257 HT 0-1
P 28 W 6 D 7 L 15 F 22 A 38
« Last Edit: Today at 6:08am by winningemmell »
Good morning CQN
Another big adventure tonight
Good luck to the Bhoys in green and white
Who’s that team we call the Celtic
Who’s that team we all adore
They’re the Bhoys in emerald green
They’re the best you’ve ever seen, and they’re out to show the world what
they can do
So bring on the Hearts, the Hibs the Sevco
Bring on the Spaniards by the score
Barcelona, Real Madrid, they will make a gallant bid
Because Celtic are the greatest football team
God bless Wee Oscar
Keep the Faith
Hail Hail
winningemmell
07:10
All 6 wins at home.
4 of 6 Draws were away though. 2 in the Nou Camp.
Shall we break a duck?
3 from 7?
#KeepTheFaithCSC
macjay1 for neil lennon
04:19 on 23 October, 2012
OZZIE TIMS
Number two son tells me the game is on S.B.S. tomorrow free to air at 5am ish Sydney time.
Sure is.. 3am for us perth bhoys.
Absolutely buzzing for it.
Was gutted 1st two games were not shown.
Let the people sing
Morning,
Barca and the brilliant Messi next for the Quality Street Gang. Reading the quotes, they are more worried about us than we are about them.
Mon The Hoops!
Dharma Bam – you were right the first time… retract nothing.
proudbhoy
07:32
That’ll be an all nighter then
#KeepTheFaithCSC
I see the Sevco PR machine is now in full mode. The Hun with a hysterical story about Green playing non-league football and giving all his money to his mum.
Stupid zombies…
GooooooooooooooooooooooooooD
Morning………………………..
C…….……..Q……………N
Sunny in the Costa Blanca
BigJoeHeading2theAirport
Totally buzzing for the game already!
Get work out the way and sit back and enjoy it.
My £1 bet is on 3-2 for Celtic. We will leak goals and we will score them.
If Messi doesn’t play I have no worries about getting at least a draw.
100/1 for the punt with Hills.
Celtic to win both halves is 475/1 with Paddy Power! Now that’s a bet
Bonkersbets CSC
LB
son of gabriel
07:38 on
23 October, 2012
proudbhoy
07:32
That’ll be an all nighter then
#KeepTheFaithCSC
Housemates wont know what hit them if we score.. Games like this is what champions league is about.
Have my man u suppirting mates tortured that they shouldnt be in competition cause they finished 2nd.
They all predicted celtic to finish last.
Proudbhoy always but esp now
Someone should tell Green that Tony Barton was Villa manager when they won the European Cup.
Even his lies are lies.
Guten morgen.
Let us not forget that we get two digs at those Catalan debt-mongers.
Regardless of what happens tonight,i am convinced that we will do them in the return fixture at Celtic Park.
KTF
allgreen
lol!
The record attendance for a Junior Cup Final in Scotland is 77,650 for the 1951 final between Petershill and Irvine Meadow XI.
Not only stripped titles, now money being demanded
A Texas insurance company is demanding the return of $7.5m (£4.7m) in bonuses from cyclist Lance Armstrong.
SCA Promotions covered a performance bonus paid to the American after he won his sixth Tour de France in 2004.
Now that the International Cycling Union (UCI) has stripped Armstrong of his seven Tour titles, SCA will demand the money back from Armstrong.
SCA’s lawyer Jeffrey M. Tillotson told BBC Sport: “We will make a formal demand for return of funds.”
He added: “If this is not successful, we will initiate formal legal proceedings against Mr Armstrong in five business days (Monday 29 October).”
The insurance policy was taken out by Tailwind Sports, the then owner of the US Postal team, to cover performance bonuses that would be due to Armstrong if he won the Tour.
SCA refused to pay out the money because it argued Armstrong was not a clean rider.
Armstrong took legal action against the company and won, because the contract between the parties stipulated that the money would be payable if Armstrong was the “official winner” of the Tours from 2004 to 2006.
The record attendance a Scottish Cup Final was 1937 :attendance 146,433 Scottish Cup Final : Celtic v Aberdeen.
I see Richard Wilson of the Herald has hit the front early in the jockeying for FTT decision
malc,
I am only a guest on CQN, and I have to think of Paul67 when I post something on his website.
However, my thoughts are my own.