More evidence emerged today on how Rangers recompensed players through their Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) scheme in The Sun newspaper, who have a draft contract Rangers offered an unnamed player. The contract was a letter confirming a six figure payment as well as a £1200 per game appearance bonus.
An accountant told Sun reporters Paul Thornton and Ewing Grahame:
“I have been shown a contract of employment showing how much money players were going to get but also a back letter which I presume that individual has assumed is part of his salary. It seems like a contract.
“If the two documents are handed to someone together, is that seen as being his overall package? If the answer to that is yes then there is a problem because the money that goes into the trust really should be getting taxed because it is his salary.
“The fact it is there as a back letter at all suggests it is dodgy.”
Attention is obviously drawn to the potential criminal consequences of these tax arrangements but football fans throughout the country will be alarmed that Campbell Ogilvie, the man who was general secretary and director of Rangers when the EBT scheme started, is currently president of the SFA and would have been involved in scoping out the secret remit of the SFA inquiry into Rangers, which was asked to report within an incredibly quick two week period. Ogilvie is also one of the few men the inquiry will report to.
If the allegations in today’s Sun are accurate, Rangers have improperly registered football players for a period of around a decade. The penalty for playing an improperly registered footballer in any game is a 3-0 forfeit.
When the SFA president is in a position to confirm all of this, the association have all information they require to make a ruling on this, but despite these allegations being widely reported for many months, they have yet to even acknowledge there is anything to investigate.
Can you imagine the scrutiny the Football Association in England’s board and chief executive would be exposed to if this scandal was not being actioned?
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Hoop hoop Hooray says:
26 February, 2012 at 23:00
DUSHANBE BHILLY BHOY says:
26 February, 2012 at 22:54
How many more songs did Rod argent write about the huns goin bust :-)
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When the Zombies split in 1969, they were replaced by Rod Argent’s own band ARGENT.
….the follow-up to Argent’s massive hit “Hold Your head Up” was…..
……”TRAGEDY”……
How ironic and highly appropriate!
Enjoy….
TRAGEDY
Could be tomorrow, could be today
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
A chill in the wind and it’s blowing our way
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
Sooner or later there’ll come a time
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
That cold wind will blow and you know that’s a crime
Tragedy is on the rise
Tragedy before your eyes
Tragedy for everything
Tragedy, if we don’t give a damn
God knows your secret, He knows our fate
(Knows this has been a tragedy)
He knows the reason, it’ not too late
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
Don’t let the snake hunt, he might break you down
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
You lost a fortune before and you found
Tragedy is on the rise
Tragedy before your eyes
Tragedy for every man
Tragedy, if people don’t give a damn
Could be tomorrow, could be today
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
A chill in the wind and it’s blowing our way
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
Sooner or later there’ll come a time
(It’s gonna be a tragedy)
That cold wind will blow and you know that’s a crime
Tragedy is on the rise
Tragedy before your eyes
Tragedy for everything
Tragedy, if we don’t give a damn
Aah, he knows the reason
Let’s celebrate THE CELTIC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ8v-cjym_M&feature=related
And many thanks,and utmost respect for the likes of Paul67,Phil Mac & RTC – not only for defending us,but for fighting our corner for us.The bravest of the brave.
“In matters of principle,there can be no compromise.” – T Mac S.
Slan.
Rhebel Phodast fae Melbourne
the lads have done 3 so far
http://wildoghalfhour.podomatic.com/
Hector etc @23.04,
You have a point. However, if you’d followed the discussion – & you shouldn’t be commenting when you haven’t – you’d know that the term isn’t of my devising. BTW didn’t notice you reprimanding the ratbag who referred to a fellow-poster as “fascist scum” less than a week ago – is your criticism dependent on the opinion of the poster & not the degree of offensiveness? Still, you didn’t claim that the term is inaccurate.
vale bhoy says:
26 February, 2012 at 23:39
Cheers mate
HH
follow the guys
@RhebelPhodcast
Bundoran Bhoy
No probs.
Palacio67
It appears that last November, when the focus was on Celtic for not wearing the “bloodstained” poppy on the hoops, Celtic made a donation of £10,000 to Poppy Scotland. The huns, meanwhile, said that they’d make a huge donation and have a collection from the loyal supporters of Her Majesty’s Quintisentially British club (in Administration). The collection was duly taken up at the next rang*rs (in Administration) game and the Royal British Legion have received the grand total of…………….£0,000,000 from Her Majesty’s loyal, rang*rs FC (in Administration)! Allegedly!
Surely with the ogilvie connection our entire game is now in disrepute ???
Surely an independent enquiry outwith the SFA s grubby hands is now in order ?
Has to be UEFA ? Surely?
have watched 5 games this weekend between the nephews and the celtic,
i am all “footballed” out.
anyone got any update on tuesday.
nice wee message earlier, that tuesday, is the day,
kikinthenakas says:
26 February, 2012 at 23:53
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Thanks for the reply. I remember Celtic donating the 10k at the time and discussing on CQN if the tax dodgers would follow suit.
Seems not, hopefully this story breaks mainstream.
HH
so back in the 80’s and 90’s
growing up i was told i was a paranoid celtic fan,
i was paranoid about referees,
paranoid about rangers getting the decisions
paranoid about other teams lying down
paranoid about other teams managers and chairman favoring the huns,
paranoid about the SFA.
paranoid about the written press bigging them up and talking us down.
paranoid about the TV putting them on first.
this last year,
whos is paranoid.
whats been proven to be true.
eddie sayin it’ll be Tuesday at 445pm
:)
get AYE ready for it
best foot forward
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjFzUVCQ1vM
Saint Stivs says:
26 February, 2012 at 23:55
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Allright Higgie, was speaking to Stephen, Anne and young Mark last night in the Port Hibs.
HH
so latest twitterumour is a very specific affair, namely that ShameFC shall be liquidated at 4:45 on Tuesday, unsure if that’s AM or PM
HH
southbhoy says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:05
now seems to be back-tracking in latest tweets
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha @ 23.21,
Nice comment, entirely reflecting the inclusive Celtic spirit – thanks.
Before I turn in, some thoughts on “the holy ground” – hope they’re worth it. I listened to this number on a Clancy Brothers (not a religious order!) record about 45 years ago & I think the explanation was that the Ground is the last piece of land passed by sailors leaving Cork (maybe even Cobh) from which the ladies employed in the local knocking shops waved to them.
Hope not to get any hostile answers to this post, but one never knows.
Palacio67 says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:02
Saint Stivs says:
26 February, 2012 at 23:55
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Allright Higgie, was speaking to Stephen, Anne and young Mark last night in the Port Hibs.
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i am named after stephen.
they were all at the Atletico madrid game and anne said to me dont tell sandra i was here, only 3 of us in the family and she wouldnt be happy.
young mark, the bhoy will go onto to be somebody great, what a brain that yin has.
asked his dad to take him to parliament , the commons one, to watch a live debate for his 15 birthday.
still, nice to see them keep the hibs hall connection.
i see you got to meet VMHAN yesterday.
what a man.
Celtic Underground @celticrumours Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Can I say I don’t think the 4:45pm thing will happen. I just liked how specific it was.
quintessentially non-essential FC
:)
southbhoy says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:05
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Good. Just in time for Rahman and his daily squirm at 6.15 PM on STV.
Wonder if John McKay and Rahman will be wearing the ubiquitous blue tie?
Black might be more appropriate.
5 games this weekend?
i watched us against motherwell…
i watched blackburn get gubbed by man city…
i watched the most atrocious refereeing decision since les mottram at firhill in the ac milan – juventus game…
i watched a bit of “them…”
i watched spurs dismantle arsenal, then themselves…
i watched cardiff reinvent the term plucky underdog…
then i watched napoli remind me why gary neville was wrong to tell me the premiership is the best league in the world…
i’m about to watch the barcelona game, away at atletico madrid (please don’t tell me the score)
what i want to know is… why can’t there be more football on television?
Palacio67, kikinthenakas
It would be the cherry on the icing on the jelly if the poppy story were true – are there any sources for this?
O.G
Haven’t had it confirmed, rumour been doing the rounds.
Not too late to convert Ann haha.
Known wee Mark since P1, he is my Son James’s class, one of the best classes to Grace St Johns. I think young Mark has his eye on the RAF, wheras young James is still unsure. Ask Ann about my son the next time you see her, I know she dotes on him.
HH
Remember the Scottish press sent teams to chase Fergus McCann in Bermuda? Interviewed his neighbours and everything.
David Murray still live in Edinburgh does he?
Just a thought before bed.
jock tamson says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:10
5 games this weekend?
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the 5 was games i was at.
if i add in watched on tv, i would be at maybe 9 and a half.
you need to go watch a real game, at any level, it gives you perspective on how bloody cheated we are.
special mention for our own referee
PHEERSY,
excellent job at MORTON V ANTONIENE 15’s.
the plucky Greenock team undone by Antons 7 breakaway goals.
Palacio67 says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:16
Not too late to convert Ann haha.
Known wee Mark since P1, he is my Son James’s class, one of the best classes to Grace St Johns. I think young Mark has his eye on the RAF, wheras young James is still unsure. Ask Ann about my son the next time you see her, I know she dotes on him.
HH
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aye Mark was telling me he is in air cadets and wants to be a pilot.
wuddie our granda was in the Gunners.
Uncle Gerry was in the RAF, and retired to Blackpool, v v clever man.
your bhoy James, i will ask anne about him.
were did you get the james name from ?
tal
kikinthenakas, 00:14
I’ve only seen repeated rumours here, which is why I’ve asked. Bit too close to wishful thinking without any backup
Palacio67 says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:16
ps.
did you mention me to Stephen and Anne at all ?
i would prefer they didnt know i am a “keyboard fundamentalist”.
hahahaahahhahaahah
And the Oscar for best soundtrack goes to…
The Green Brigade!
This article is very alarming because if UEFA and inparticular FIFA find out that the SFA have ignored this issue for 10 years then it could be the whole of Scottish Football that gets booted out of all competitions.
As much as it would signal the end of Rangers totally (no newco) it would end up effecting many Scottish clubs and the national side.
Or maybe Team GB will be here to stay.
Paulsatim
I spoke too soon mate, who knows, might happen tomorra!!
HH
sorry saint stivs…
i got what you meant after you posted it.
that said, what a stonking weekend it’d have been if i had seen all those games in the flesh.
my liver has just scolded me and suggested, contrary to my belief… it wouldn’t have been as wonderful as i suspect.
jock tamson says:
27 February, 2012 at 00:25
sorry saint stivs…
get out and watch a real match other than celtic sometime.
a youth game , or an amatuer game,
its all good.
makes you realise how bloody hard it is to play football,
the knocks and kicks and all that.
and that our own team are actually hugely talented to be at celtic park.
keep it lit.
O.G.
Agree, seems anything that can make them look even worse is given arms and legs, however we seem to be doing ok with the stuff that is coming out daily. When nothing comes out for a day, we somehow feel disappointed and cheated!
DUSHANBE BHILLY BHOY
did you see the tie Mr Traynor was wearing the other night on the Gordon Brewer BBC show, Newsnight (“join me, at 11”) Schottland ?
it did of course represent the nation’s dutch contingent
saint stivs…
i used to “own” a team (i inherited them by buying the pub that owned their ground) who played, ahem, farmer’s football in the north east of scotland.
believe me, i have been at the cutting edge of unattractive fixtures in isolated windswept places.
loved it.
but there is still something alluring about watching barcelona from a warm sofa with a beer in hand.