I really don’t care if journalists stick a microphone in Dermot Desmond’s face and ask him questions about tax, Dermot is big and bad enough to look after himself, the letter he issued to BBC’s Mark Daly confirms as much. What troubles me is the inordinate double standards employed by the Scottish media.
Graeme Souness and Walter Smith were recipients of an aggressive tax avoidance scheme, funded by Rangers before their liquidation, while employed as managers of clubs in England. Why are they not subjected to the microphone treatment when they walk into football stadiums, as they do every week?
Unlike anything Dermot has been asked about (no one disputes the legality of Dermot’s arrangement), the Rangers scheme was found in court to be in contravention of tax law.
Why Souness and Smith were in receipt of money from Rangers, while they were employed elsewhere, is a question studiously avoided by their many friends in the media. It is not just these two. More than 50 Rangers players received payments through the same mechanism, all struck down in court. Not a week goes by without some of these former players or managers making media appearances, several sit down with the very people who deemed want to talk about Dermot Desmond this week. None are called to account for their struck-down tax arrangements in the way Dermot was for his (legal) arrangements.
I feel we are in the territory of SNP’s Christine Grahame here. Celtic do nothing wrong so change the frame of reference to allow you to tangentially include Celtic. Then screaming “Celtic” and “tax” all over the front page for an issue that involves one of our shareholders, but has nothing to do with the club. It is sloppy, but unlike Ms Grahame’s intervention, no innocents will be locked up this time.
ORDER BRENDAN RODGERS – THE ROAD TO PARADISE WITH A FREE GIFT INCLUDED FROM CQNBOOKSTORE.COM
Brendan Rodgers – The Road to Paradise The Official Autobiography is available now from CQNBookstore.com – the first 100 orders received will come with a free gift.
From a small village on the north-east coast of Ireland to the treble-winning manager of Celtic, Brendan Rodgers’ football journey has been a remarkable one of dedication, hard work, a desire to always keep improving and a determination to succeed at the highest level of the sport … and throughout his life there has always been a love of his team … Celtic Football Club.
In his own words, Brendan Rodgers tells his story – from a promising young footballer growing up in Carnlough and dreaming of playing for Celtic one day through to his professional career – as a player, a coach and now as one of football’s top managers. And Celtic supporters will also enjoy an insight into a remarkable season – from the first competitive game in Gibraltar through to the thrilling Scottish Cup final, with plenty of highlights in between, including the manager’s first trophy triumph and some unforgettable Glasgow derbies.
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW FROM CQNBOOKSTORE.COM AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT WITH YOUR BOOK!
NEW CQN PODCAST OUT NOW!
360 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
It was 1988
Bib Jimmy ~ yes, it was 1985
JOPHES on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 11:52 AM
Big Jimmy
Last time I looked we were still in the EU – so it may be a lie but we’ll have to wait :((
……………..
of course you are right…..BUT isn’t it funny that even during the last General Election…I certainly DO NOT RECALL any Tory Minister etc EVER including that BUS LIE in any campaign speech in that run up to that election….now if you are a Tory MP etc…why wouldn’t you use that BUS SLOGAN that was constantly referred to previously….in your General Election campaign and/or Manifesto ?
It was clearly a LIE then….and a LIE Now !
HH
1985 SC final
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdMaiJTlJ9Q
What kids say,
Second child was about 3 years old as I was putting her to bed she said to me (all my kids were brought up through Irish), ‘do you know dad that féileacán (butterfly in Irish) and f@%k sake both start with the letter f?’
Kids eh?!!
Good to see/ hear a wee flurry of Mar Keys choons on the blog .
We old gits were blessed in Glasgow 67 — watching the Lisbon Lions and going to see / hear the likes of The Markeys doing their stuff on Sauchiehall Street . . The only problem was getting sweat stains on your suit ( that and avoiding being chibbed by The Fleet ) Peace and Love Glasgow style.
1988 SCF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH3oWqvPfXo
Is it just me ( A Rhetorical Question)
My Home Contents Insurance has just risen each month ( yet again)…and yet surely the “Value” of my home contents must be decreasing with each passing month…as those contents like myself are getting older.
A letter 10 minutes ago from my Home Insurers are blaming the UK Government for this latest rise due to…wait for it………..( INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX ( IPT)…..!
This Government rise was announced from june 2017…and my Premium Rate has risen from 9.5% to 10%…meaning that I am now paying an increase of 0.5% IPT TAX !…..Aye more feckin TAX………in the same week that Charlie and his MAW have been caught RED HANDED….EVADING FECKIN TAX.
hh
SOUTH OF TUNIS on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 12:13 PM
While you’re around, I have to say that I read, and admire, all your posts on here. You have obviously “lived a little” and long may you and your dear wife do so. KTF
Thank you & HH
Big Jimmy
Neither the Duchies of Lancaster or Cornwall are obliged to pay tax but do so voluntarily – which in itself says everything about the mess that is Tax Law
or = nor
BIG JIMMY
The £ 350 million more etc for the NHS guff came from equally guffacious creative accounting re the cost of being in Europe . Same accounting as me going into a shop and buying a 99p lighter with a £50 note . -those guffsters then claimed that the lighter cost £ 50 .
JOPHES on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 12:17 PM
……………..
Cheers mate…I was right the 1st time…1988 in my earlier post.
Have a close look at the Celtic end of Hampdump that day.I was slap bang in the middle of the terracing with my mates….you might spot me…I was wearing Green and White,
LOL.
HH
SOUTH OF TUNIS on 8TH NOVEMBER 2017 12:24 PM
BIG JIMMY
The £ 350 million more etc for the NHS guff came from equally guffacious creative accounting re the cost of being in Europe . Same accounting as me going into a shop and buying a 99p lighter with a £50 note . -those guffsters then claimed that the lighter cost £ 50 .
…………………….
99 Pence for just ONE Lighter ?
I go into The Pound Shop and get 5 Lighters for £1.
Yer being robbed mate.
HH
………….
JOPHES,
If as you state they are NOT obliged to pay TAX ?……….then why NOT ?
and…….again if they are NOT obliged….then how can they slagged off ?????
Sumfings not feckin right !
Cheers Bhoys
HH
new article posted.
SOT
In reality after rebate and eu projects in uk the actual figure for 2016 is only £250 million per week – nowhere near the £350m claimed :)(
BIG JIMMY
Your policy probably covers your home contents on a “new for old” basis.
This means in the event of a claim for contents whatever is damaged/lost would be replaced by new.
Hope this helps.