I know there’s been widespread criticism of many in the media for not confronting former Rangers EBT beneficiaries, now working alongside ‘proper’ journalists, for not holding ex-players to account for the enormous sums of money diverted from the tax man. I’ve spoken to a few journos who have tried to make headway on this story but been denied comment, access, or even contact details from colleagues.
The defensive line on not discussing this subject was originally “My EBT was legal and is a private finance matter”. This changed last year when these EBTs were found to have broken tax laws at appeal, when the line was changed to “This is a private finance matter which is subject to appeal”.
All fair enough. A consequence of the original legal status and ongoing appeals is that no one has broken ranks on those responsible for imposing this state of affairs on a football club, the tax man, or individual players.
The Daily Record today report HMRC are pursuing players for the payment of tax on EBTs. My understanding is that many (if not all) players received a letter from the “Club” indemnifying them from tax. Watch how quickly you’re told “Not this club, it was the club that died”.
You’re going to need patience for this one, it could have years to run, but I expect ranks will break eventually.
You can read subtext, can’t you? The Times report today that Celtic and the SPFL have written to the Scottish Government telling them to keep their noses out of the running of football clubs. This was after the Government responded to pressure from Celtic to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football’ Act by hitting them on a subject they knew would cause conflict with some fan groups.
Push on the Offensive Behaviour Act and watch what happens with the Fan on the Board issue which you enjoy so much but seemed to have lost momentum.
Politics is a dirty business. All this to deflect criticism of an ill-conceived, ineffective, bad law, instead of just repealing it, which will happen as soon as we no longer have a majority government. Anyway, Don’t Blame Me…….
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Howzat
Post match beers on Saturday? Any takers?
I believe there is a list forming :-)
HH
CRC
Nan..,
Aye that about covers it,
You were filled in both times you asked (I forgot about the second but still good humour as far as I read it).
I don’t give a monkeys if Morissey asked where you live, it’s probably your own paranoia that made you feel threatened, he’s a kitten who in all likelihood would pay to drink you under the table before lifting a hand in anger but it’s your impression that counts.
Now, I don’t see very much of the vitriol I’m accused of dishing out in either of those two replies, then again if Morissey was threatening then anything goes I suppose.
In fact everything I said was bang on as far as I recall and like I said at the time, all you had to do to find out was ask’ which eventually did, after harassing Morissey and Auldheid on twitter from what I can see.
So, basics,
You asked me a question,
I gave full and honest answer courteously and asked you to respect my confidence.
After harassing Morissey and Auldheid on twitter you asked me another question.
Again I gave a full and honest answer courteously again hoping you’d keep the confidence.
You decided to publish our discourse on your blog and you got surprised at me being upset at your betrayal of my confidence, really Sherlock come on.
Your now babbling shite about Auldheid and BRTH being invited to the table but made no such protestations about Morissey being invited, you were clear on how you would have performed had you been running the show with your minutes and blah blah blah, I’m seriously thinking your just another Tony Donnelly, jealous that other people had the TIMerity to take this on without your expert advice, it really is quite sad.
Know this, res12 is working without your input or checks, like Donnelly your only creating friction that will show you up as wanting it to fail, getting a result will be in spite of you and people like you, not because you helped steer it in the right direction, you have not and do not help by questioning the integrity of the team, we are not in anyone’s pocket (corruption accusation) if the last few weeks have not made that clear then I expect the target result will be down to pure luck eh.
Good evenings all,
There was me thinking that this site had some real moral integrity and then they go and let me log on.
FANNIES
Entryism.?
Fondly remember a fab grafitto at Ladbroke Grove , marking the death of Gerry Healy ( late 80s .)
“Gerry Healy – entryist “
Canamalar
Hows it going big chap
I like a list, as long as i’m on it, if it’s for beers anyway:-)
I’ll bring a tenner too.
WITS-my mistake ,misread a post, hold yer markers….HH
TBB- daftest comments I heard regarding Res 12 was someone stating that the name wasn’t catchy enough!
They didn’t actually propose a new sexy name but it showed the level of understanding.
Ignorance is another enemy.
AoW
PityMevin, welcome, are you a Hun or a Sevcovian:-)
SOT
Ah Gerry Healy…WRP
Headcase cult of personality.
Had the misfortune to meet a few
Soon put them right:)
HH
Pitymevin.
Hear your up the road this weekend,
Things are going like the wheels on the bus
Remind me, what do the wheels on the bus do :)
Hi Doc,
Are you on a list,or a register?
Neil McCann on Sky Sports tonight with Rule Book https://t.co/56SjyuNPgC
Definitely a list mate:-)
Register sounds too formal for me.
Just read back, thanks BRTH, I will now contact Hargreaves to get my shares freed up so I can get a mandate sent. I was lost as to how to get the info.
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 31st March 2016 10:13 pm
Mmmm………………
Smart man.
Antipodean date well clocked.( geddit? )
:-)
Canamalar
They go round & round,round & round
Aye up this weekend for a game of sticks and dish out the eggs
Quality man
Doc,
He’s a hun old firm supporter :)
Tells me there’s no buzz like humping the huns, me, I thought beating barca was better but he says we don’t get the chance to hump barca four times a season and anyroadup the wheels on the bus do something very very special I’m told.
Gerry Healy ……………..now being googled.
Denis Healey……………..now there WAS an entryist.
Sounds like it Canamalar, already asking probing questions about list and registers!
Strange Old Firmist behaviour:-)
Fried or boiled :)
So the boys are having a laugh at you chasing a ball across the putting green again or are you below 8 putts yet :oD)))
Doc,
Loves the old boys club house he does, nae wummin golfsters back to the scrubbing with them, waste of a got 15 putt green
Macjay
Hi mate
The old entryist is a bit of a lazy slur imo, kinda mindset ‘tuped’ over from old (bob) kelly days and really is not relevant in Celtics post 1994 democracy.
If you look at the % of votes they control the ‘enemy within’ patter falls down.
Ps am not a CT member but like Trump in U.S a demon is handy to have
Hope all is good down under :-)
Wears brown brogues and a cardigan too?
Par is a baby salmon and they get as many jumps as they like
Spats the last time :oD)))
!BADABING!
CLOGHERCELT getting it?
Point me to that please. Just in the mood for handing it out to some eejit.
Canamalar
You leave my putting out of the shit conversation, and no I’m down to five putts.
I agree with everyone else on this site, you are very rude
:oD)))
Naw an no
Macjay
The influencing machine, some piece of kit that eh.
Dave King of Africa has got one down in the ipox bunker:)
HH
PITYMEVIN
Open forum,old bean.
Welcome to the madhouse. Hope you love a rollercoaster,I can at least assure you our own CELTICROLLERCOASTER will never let you down!
Don’t watch alone :)
Why won’t they think about the children :)
Neganon 2
Celtic rattled?
Did you see the front page today re those chickens I mentioned yesterday coming home to roost?
Would that rattle Celtic?
What about Celtic listening to supporters groups re Twenty’s Plenty? Bhoys from our bus had the banners at Killie game. Celtic also lobbied for cheap prices for semi final.
Celtic listening to support?
Non naming of semi- final opponents? Listening…
No worries re content in our programme when they play us at Celtic Park for first time ever? Listening not rattled.
Res 12 – wait and see. The amount of work that goes on in things like this is huge and heavens knows what the professional advice offered for free would cost. Celtic, if they deliver on this, will only have done so cos they were forced etc
In actual fact they are getting a reputation for listening.
Safer Standing? OBA? Did they listen?
The end game is approaching. Stand back from your set view and maybe you’ll see things differently. I hope so, it’s a grand old team to see.
Hear this:
On the chickens story today – the same club myth is suddenly important. Some may recall I have been championing their same club status for a few weeks now.
And what the landscape will look like after the Res 12 earthquake hits is where the real belly laughs will be found. They may well find themselves cursing the myth big time. Flaming chickens!
When are you back ya fud
Down to five, must have put in some hours eh :)
Back for my birthday, so you better be saving up for my present ya miserable wretch
Tan the weans piggy bank and get me a can a skol :)