The news yesterday that HMRC would appeal the decision by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) to reject the part of their tax demand against former club Rangers which was still open to dispute was received by most with passing interest. The FTT returned a split decision, with the minority view giving HMRC substantial grounds for an appeal, and as we have heard often in recent years, HMRC always pursue tax under various circumstances. Reasons include when they believe wrongdoing has occurred.
As such, it seemed strange that The Rangers chief executive, Charles Green, issued a statement on the subject yesterday as the on-going tax dispute “will have no affect (sic.) on us”. He also wrote “in the strongest possible terms to HMRC pointing out the futility of such an appeal”.
If Green expects HMRC to read this letter and to countenance a change of tact he has a regard for his own abilities which are, frankly, a little curious. No mere mortal could write a letter and bring about any change in such a dispute, which leads us to another question, is Charles Green a mere mortal, or does his aim occasionally stretch beyond his reach? I’m sure we’re not dealing with a Self-Certified-Superman.
The point to this exercise is that while Green’s newco is not liable for another company’s taxes, his football club inherited the SFA place vacated by Rangers, including pesky football liabilities. Fifa and SFA rules on paying social taxes are clear – avoid them illegally and face disciplinary action.
As the matter is on-going, the football authorities have yet to issue any disciplinary action for the non-payment of taxes for the five players Rangers conceded to the FTT. Should the courts ultimately decide in favour of HMRC for the balance of players still being disputed, a fresh wave of disciplinary measures would be due against Green’s club.
Last summer we discussed how the toxicity which was attached to the club Craig Whyte inherited, and then relinquished in a worse state, would make going forward as a Newco with any connection whatsoever to the SFA membership of Oldco very difficult. Many, including the Blue Knights consortium, concluded it didn’t look viable.
It still doesn’t. Scottish football needs to consider how to deal with the long term consequences of these matters.
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I did pop in and out the kitchen but am I missing something or has Reporting Scotland failed to mention the Scottish Cup games at the weekend over the past two nights?
The Scottish cup didnt hap- according to STV Rangers news and the BBCpen at the weekend
Two threads today caught my eye as they merged in one of my favourite eateries.
Alcoholism and a love of good food was there for all to see in 1997 when the Sunday Mail ran an article on the wayward Gazza’s visits to Champany Inn near Linlithgow.
Celebrity has not done Paul any favours, because he got away with so much because of his brilliance as a footballer. An ordinary punter behaving as he did would probably have been jailed and perhaps given help.
I say this as I have walked some way down the road that Paul has trodden and it is a hard road.
He has my sympathies.
But I remember having a giggle at the time about Gazza having the devilment to choose, out of all the restaurants in Scotland, SDM’s favourite to perform in.
Here’s hoping he, and all alcoholics get the chance to give it up before the brain/liver is too badly damaged.
Sunday Mail, 1997, GAZZA’S pounds 900 GIANT GUZZLE.
Bad boy Pual Gascoigne has been at the centre of a another rumpus.
This time the Rangers renegade caused mayhem in a top restaurant…
While he and his mates ran up a staggering pounds 900 booze bill.
The late-night bust-up came when Gazza, his minder Jimmy “Five Bellies” Gardner and another pal descended on the exclusive Champany Inn near Edinburgh.
The Sunday Mail can reveal that Gazza, singing at the top of his voice, drunkenly tried to clamber on to the top of a table.
Then he scribbled an obscene message on a napkin before leaving.
Staff at the restaurant – often visited by members of the Royal Family – were forced to close the bar as wayward Gazza and “Five Bellies” boozed it up.
Now Gascoigne may be BARRED from the restaurant when joint owner Clive Davidson returns from holiday this week.
Gazza, “Five Bellies” and another pal ran up a pounds 1,390 bill at the restaurant just outside Linlithgow. The Rangers star paid it.
One staff member said: “Gazza was out of hand. We decided to close the bar.
“It was heading towards him getting violent. He had quite a lot to drink.
“He was a gentleman when he arrived. He ate his dinner and he enjoyed it. He chose expensive wines. He was fine until the last half-hour. He tried to get on the table to dance, but he’d had too much to drink.”
The staff member added that Gazza wrote obscene messages on the restaurant’s pounds 25 linen napkins with a black marker pen.
He added: “The cost of the napkins was added to his bill.
“After his party left, we received a call from someone in his car.
“The caller threatened a member of staff and said he’d send round a bunch of heavies in the morning.”
This latest visit was the third time that Gazza, 29, had dined at The Champany Inn – a favourite haunt of Rangers’ chairman David Murray. Yesterday Champany owner Anne Davidson refused to discuss the incident.
And Jimmy “Five Bellies” Gardner, renowned for his philosophical approach to life, sent a message to the Sunday Mail through the intercom at the footballer’s luxury home at Kilbarchan in Renfrewshire.
“It’s b*******!” he said. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Last month Gazza, madcap DJs Chris Evans and Danny went on a binge during which he allegedly slapped tour guide Diannah Dean.
Yesterday, Diannah said she still wants to prosecute Gazza despite his offer of an apology.
Meanwhile Gazza and wife Sheryl are set to divorce. Sheryl, 31, is now in line for a pounds 3 million divorce deal.
Brth.
Straight from your heart.
There can’t be many on this great site that hasn’t been affected directly or indirectly by the blight that excessive abuse causes.
A great read.hh
You know what I meant
Crypticcsc
Brogan Rogan Trevino and Hogan
Timely contribution.
And full of Hope.
BRTH superb article. Really moving stuff in there. I too have seen people really struggling with the bottle, I felt very sad seeing the videos and pictures recently. I will keep him and others in my prayers.
Zombies: the truth
Now on National Geographic :oD)))))
BRTH,
Possibly the best post I have read on CQN in over eight years of lurking.
Promted to make my first post.
Big hello from Belgium to Pau67,, Token Tim and Tinytim, hope to see you all soon.
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
20:20 on 5 February, 2013
Stringer…,
What makes you so sure ?
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Common sense.
The Manager picks the team. There isn’t a debate in there at all.
BRTH
Absolutely awe inspiring stuff, bravo !
67heaven,
Oh dear, it appears that my proposal that Celtic supporters clamouring for Ally’s removal will lead to them sacking him!
Like they would heed the rantings of misguided Tims.
BRTH thanks for sharing
BRTH
That article is bit special, mate
Powerful
Thanks for sharing that
Stringer..,
I’m not as naive or gullible as you, common sense would have seen them defending trumped up allegations of sectarian chanting.
Enjoy February you bad peeps with Sky & ESPN
’cause in 6 weeks from the beginning of March (cup games excepted) You will only see the ‘Tic on TV once (31st Mar v St Mirr).
But you can enjoy the Currant Bhuns 5 times in the same period…..
You know it makes sense – Bin it!
BRTH
you have shared some wonderful posts on this blog, that my friend was in my opinion one of, if not the finest,
with your permission id like to share that?,
it deserves to seen and read further
magnificent stuff
Che
BRTH
A truly marvellous piece.
Would bring a tear to the eye of even the most cynical in society.
HH!!
ad on ssb tonight for peter vardi I think(whats that coming over the hill)
had a good wee chuckle
BRTH
Respect and thanks for that
BRTH
Brilliant post – recognise some (in your words) who have been down that road and survived and regrettably some who have failed.
H!H!
Scottish Football Facts No.92
Rangers FC supporters group The Blue Order was composed of ex-Celtic fans who converted, having previously been known as Bhoy Division.
Brogan-Great reading.Hope you didnt get too much heat off the monkeys a few weeks back.HH
Quite an impressive showing by England in U17’s friendly v Sweden.
Correction – U21’s!
Che
By all means post that wherever you want my friend– especially if it will do some good somewhere.
That was the intention.
BRTH
many thanks
Wallace scores
RetroCeltic CSC
BRTH
I lost my only sister to alcoholism – still cant figure it out as to where it all went wrong and whether things could have been different. For sure, we are all flawed and some just need a wee bit more help than others…
bournesouprecipe
21:02 on 5 February, 2013
Wallace scores
RetroCeltic CSC
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That looks like big Cushley up against Wallace
neil canamalar lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
20:43 on
5 February, 2013
Stringer..,
I’m not as naive or gullible as you.
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Indeed not.
Your position is that Paddy McCourt was dropped by Neil Lennon – and will be sold by Neil Lennon – at the instruction of the ‘board’…… Because of a song sung by the fans.
Is that why Artur Boruc was sold as well? Because of that song?
You don’t seem to have any belief in our manager – perhaps revisit your CQN I.D and remove his name, if you think he is so easily cowed?
BRTH
Wonderfull words which I’m sure many can empathize with thank you for writing it, it proves there really is Hope
Evening all
Think the goal by Wispy was in a game we beat the Pars 1-0 in early 71. Looks like John Cushley to me as well.
If it’s that game Bobby Murdoch got taken off with a serious shoulder industry – really subdued atmosphere as a result. Think Bobby only played one more game that season.
Wispy was a great wee player – like Stevie Chalmers a relatively unsung hero of the Lisbon team
Jimbo
BRTH
Another great read, superb. I have lost some very close family members to drink & drugs, your story brought back lots of happy memories of these people. Thank you.
thomthethim
20:39 on
5 February, 2013
LOL …….. in sally we trust, to bury the tribute act also……..if they don’t win the SFL3, I will need a packet of sedatives, and the way he’s going it’s not outwith the realms of possibility
BRTH
Brilliant post.
weefrathetim: 19:49 on5 February, 2013
miki67
You gat a problem with somebody dancing to Abba? :)))
>>>>>>>
Far from it…..it’s just the vision of Jabba in sequins gyrating to the strains of Abba which gives me the heebie jeebies!
HH!
Film to watch: will return to read the brth post which sounds like a good ‘un.
HH!