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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Osbourne deserves credit for closing these loopholes.
He is still a riot club member.
Very annoying.
Looks like the blog couldn’t handle the words “Osbourne deserves credit”.
MACJAY1@7;04 – You say it all – hard facts, not ‘tittle-tattle’ made up by some sitting at home with too much time on their hands and those with ‘logged-in’ prejudice, bitterness and a desire to make mischief – sadly in many cases they are one and the same!
Scott Allan off to sevco on loan , knew he would end up there, that’ll obviously be permanent after that .
On the debate about process and communications in the early days of Res 12, can I say this?
When the Sunday Herald ad appeared a few Celtic supporters tweeted that we didn’t speak for them and another said it was embarrassing. These two tweets were used as the initial media story – we were fighting among ourselves, who are these people etc, rather than feature the subject matter of the ad.
In fact while it got loads of coverage, its opponents at no stage addressed the subject matter.
That was a small exercise – although admittedly a huge success – and in comparison to Res 12 it is insignificant.
The MSM read these pages. As do Celtic board members and you can bet that the SFA are keeping a watchful eye.
It’s time to bury the hatchet on these arguments. The prize is certainly worth it.
Winning Captains at 08.33h
Well said, sir. Let’s concentrate on the real target ; justice.
A divided house falls – let’s support the requisition in whatever ways we can. Hail, hail
The Resolute Mr Pastry on 1st April 2016 8:29 am
Mate.
I just don`t get it.Probably just different generation.
We have Celtic supporters who are harming Celtic.
Probably because they have an agenda which is more important to them.
I don`t.
Celtic. Top to toe.
C.E.O. to ballboy.
Anyway Hertz tomoz.
That`s what matters.
Hail Hail
Macjay
Mr Pastry agrees with you a lot.
Just sayin like…..
;-)
HH jamesgang
!BADA BING!
Must try harder,big fella!
Bada
Delighted for the Bhoy.
He’ll add so much to his game under that excellent coach Mr Warburton, and as for the amount of dignity and respect he’ll be exposed to. . . . .
An Tearmann on 1st April 2016 2:15 am
Hamiltontim is an absolute star.
As I am sure are many other members of the C.T.
They mean well ( a horrible compliment ) but I just happen to think that they are mistaken in the course they have chosen to take.
Time will tell.
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 1ST APRIL 2016 8:43 AM
!BADA BING!
He got me.
I was already at the Scotsman portal hypertensing.
:-)
Ah, well, roll on tomorrow, the first of three big games we have in the next three weeks.
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood morning
CQN…………………………………………………….
FromaCoolerandWindyCostaBlanca
Big game tomorrow……………………………………..
Lets hope the Tic are up for it…………………………….
BigJoebackOndryLandforAbit
Horrible morning in the east end of Glasgow.
Also a bad water leak on London Rd heading towards celtic park. Scottish water ” attended” this time yesterday when we reported it but had a squint then off again.
Not sure if they will leave it until tonight then block off one lane in time for tomorrow’s heavy traffic or leave it until next week which will give traffic problems when drivers suddenly realise they will hit big puddles at 40mph
:))))
JAMESGANG on 1ST APRIL 2016 8:43 AM
Macja
Mr Pastry agrees with you a lot.
Just sayin like…..
;-)
HH jamesgang
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If you work hard at your sums, James ,you too could aspire to rectitude , sweetness and light .
Et lux erat.
Morning Bhoys a wet morning in Central Scotland . H.H.
Irish newspapers claiming Moyes to take over from June 1st regardless of Ronny winning double or not.
Is today April 1st?
Bentos signs a pre- contract…
Celtic have a agreed a pre-contract agreement with Portuguese wonder kid Frey Bentos, he will join up with the hoops in the summer, having progressed through the Benfica academy.
Allan is a April Fool joke but I can see him being off in the summer
Morning Timland from a hun free mountain valley.
I wonder what today will bring !
That Fray Bentos transfer wil never happen. He’ll fail the medical due to being Corned Beef.
BLANTYRETIM IS PRAYING FOR THE KNOX FAMILY on 31ST MARCH 2016 8:28 PM
JungleVIP
Some roaster on here earlier saying he knew you
Blinking trolls eh. ;-)
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Clearly you’ve seen me!
BMCUW
Thanks for pointing me to BRTH post – I was obviously so caught up in actually posting myself that I missed that one.
Bashi
Macjay @ 7:04 am
If Peter Lawell and Dermott Desmond invited you for afternoon tea for three and admitted point blank to your face that they were not interested in Celtic or it’s supporters but just keeping the bonus’s and share dividends coming you would still refuse to believe it were true.
then you would say the Celtic Trust had got to them!
MWD just laughs at yae for your sheer blindness of sight.
BASHI-BAZOUKS
My pleasure,old bean. I see you tempted JUNGLE VIP back again too.
Good man!
BASH-BAZOUKS
Nor you I obviously ☘☘ ;-)
This place is too quiet-I must be missing Mags already.
Sod never even sent me a photie of her in a tutu,I feel so bereft.
21-5-79
Is he the new half time pie?
MWD
Can someone explain to me why the PLC should be congratulated on hector chasing the orcs for tax evasion and why we should back off because they have problems
Celtic is my passion, I don’t care about orcs or sevco
MoonbeamsWD on 1st April 2016 10:24 am
Your distortion of something I said caused a misunderstanding with a decent Tim over a serious medical issue.
Thankfully now resolved.
Find someone else more amenable to and tolerant of your particular foibles.
BT
Lord livingston influenced his tory mate Osborne to chase the tax evaders ;)
TBJ
Thanks for clearing that up mate :-)
Macjay
As I know not what you talk about. I will live.
MWD
That @phantomL5
Account on Twitter
Definitely a few different people using
This account
All bullschecters
We just sold a book to German chap living in Munich. When we add the return address details to the back of the package we always sign if off with two Hs in a wee circle. Nearly did it for this order but at last moment realised that maybe it wouldn’t be such a good idea!