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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The Token Tim
of course dining at picardy place would’ve given you close access to cc blooms and havanna. i hear livibhoy is a regular there ;-)
PF,
One must do what one must do……even although it will be a very tough assignment.
I mean rugby, for gawds sake!
:-)
Oh and sent you a text.
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
Rubicon, if Jackie moves in next door him and I are going tarmacking driveways.
Gincher67
Couple of friendly boozers those two.
Hahaha
I prefer the Phoenix on Broughton street for a Guinness or Mather’s for a pint.
Not that I’m out much these days!
LB
Gincher67,
being a Shire Bhoy, I have no knowledge of these establishments of which you speak………being more an aficionado of the pubs, clubs and fine dining establishments of Wishy, Murderwell and even occasionally (mainly in the past now though) of Hamilton!
Perhaps my guests will request that I look into them more closely…… ;-)
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
LB
I watch the odd game at the cask and barrel across the way. I live this part of town….often to be found in the magnum on albany st
The Token Tim
I suspect your guests will want to visit the Grassmarket which is awful but much loved by tourists and the Royal Mile which is slightly better for bars. Good part of the town for your guests. Avoid George Street in the evenings. Full of posers and Hibs players!
LB
Gincher67
Cask and Barrell is decent. I may try to get down for a game in the future. Never watched any in there.
LB
TTT
Fingers is probably more up your street by the sounds of things….it’s the name of a late night piano bar rather than an ‘offer’ ha ha!
Gordon Strachan confirms Scott Brown as new Scotland captain
Congratulations to Scott Brown on becoming Scotland captain ,
LiviBhoy,
I intend to avoid the cattlemarket that is the grassmarket.
The guys im bringing are just looking forward to a good couple nights out and obviously the rugby as they love that…..strange breed that they are :-) but are happy to be guided by me……….and Im happy to be guided by you Embra Bhoys!
HAIL! HAIL!
Token
ttt,
Where will you be taking them for the ICT game ?
Slightly off topic, but can anyone recommend a good dry cleaners who’ll take my pants?
Really struggling to get the skid marks out.
Is it possible Ticketus are with the Asian investors,trying to force an asset sale to get some money back?
thomthethim,
Good post about Paddy earlier.
Árd Macha
Broony is Scotland captain? Good luck to him.
But why was Lee McCulloch overlooked? Sally McMoist wants to know.
up_over_goal
13:42 on 5 February, 2013
Thank you – at the time it was reported as Twardzik. But you are right!
thanks again
HH
TLK
The Token Tim
Rugby is a great day out. I have had freebies a few times.
It’s a great atmosphere in the city. You will enjoy it.
I would tend to avoid the trendier bars but that is just my preference. Good few bars off George Street for the rugger crowd the guys will enjoy. The Queen’s Arms and the Thistle bar are pretty good. Rose Street is usually a good place for drinking for the rugby too. Avoid the Standing Order on George Street. Usually packed and a nightmare to get served.
LB
Bobby -try this
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=0ET2d6J-BRI&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D0ET2d6J-BRI&gl=GB
árd macha
14:51 on
5 February, 2013
thomthethim,
Good post about Paddy earlier.
Árd Macha
*********
Thanks for your response and sentiments.
Hope you are fit again for selection.
Gordon Strachan makes SB captain shortly after comforting Sevco that they will still get players selected… Oh dear still bending over to his bosses.
Maybe he should try politics next time…
Can anyone recommend a good sushi restaurant in Auchtermuchty?
Got to say folk dreaming of this happening to 5088 and this happening in the appeal, makes me wonder if there’s sommit wrong with me ?
Here’s my last DREAM/reality
http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t427/harryharry1888/hk.jpg
Cultsbhoy
I am sure gordon will make selections on merit – it’s what separates us from them – Scotland team open to all-you head it here first
Burgas Hoops
Definitely something WRONG with you…
No Bobby Does It Petta 14:50
……….You are Charles Green.
Where do I claim my 5.00 GBP?
;-)
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
13:48 on 5 February, 2013
• Paddy started the 2-0 win H v St Johnstone on 26/12 (dreadful performance won with 2 goals in injury time) by which time Paddy was already off.
• He started the next and scored the only goal H v Motherwell 3 days later, playing 90 mins.
• He then starred as a midfield work horse in the Sammi 2 DeadCo 0 game on 2nd Jan, again playing 90 mins.
• Another 90 mins followed in the 2-0 win vs Berwick in the cup, a scrappy dull affair, on 9th Jan.
• 4 90mins in a row was completed on 12th Jan A Hamilton when we were cheated by the linesman and relied on a stokes pen to scrape a 1-1.
• He started the next against Hibs A in a good 3-0, but was subbed on 15th Jan.
• And finally started H Aberdeen in a scrappy 1-0 win on 22nd Jan, again being subbed.
So 7 starts in 27 days. He has never started 2 games consecutively since.
This was Paddy’s golden run and for a month he was a first choice. He appeared as a sub in the next 3 games, all wins, and was then not available for the cup game away to the DeadCo (2-2) and didn’t appear again until 5th March as a sub.
HH
TLK
Well Cults i’ll stay the way i am …………………….if you dont mind -)
thomthethim,
Back to work and progressing bit by bit.
GRMA
Árd Macha
Genes a Bhoys name
The whole notion of 3rd division players being selected for Svotland is purely designed to get the Hun pound for the SFA. I always found WGS far too willing to be told what to do.
Well documented is my fairly low regard / estimation of both SB and WGS so Im less than inspired by today’s announcement.
!!Bada Bing!!
13:54 on 5 February, 2013
Paddy’s run in the team around the turn of year 2010/11 ended when both Samaras and Ki came back for the cup game A vs DeadCo on 6th Feb. He featured rarely after that, or indeed since.
From 27th Nov to the end of that season Maloney started 1 game.
HH
TLK
THE TOKEN TIM
They’re Welsh-take them to a Wetherspoons and get them pashed for next to nothing.
They’ll think they were at a home game-there’s four of the things within a few hundred yards of the Millennium Stadium.
Not to mention a castle at the top of the street!
Cultsbhoy
All I’m saying is if the player’s good enough it shouldn’t matter who he plays for or in what division – we all have our own opinions on players – it makes the blog interesting
TLK,
Thanks again, was he dropped for fitness reasons or manager favs ?
Was he on the bench after he was dropped ?
It’s great chatting to stat mhen
Hail Hail
TheTokenTim
Arrange a minibus and take your party to The Chop House at The Champany .
It’s about 25 mins in a Car from Murrayfield.
I travel 45 mins there and 45 back from my home in Leven, almost every week.
They serve the best steak in Scotland,infact the serve the best steak that I have had outside the USA.
Magnificent aged beef, chargrilled , served with chips like your granny used to make.
Washed down with great ales, beers , lagers , and a choice from an exceptional wine cellar.
Trust me they won’t be disappointed.
TT
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS
15:15 on 5 February, 2013
‘They’ll think they were at a home game-there’s four of the things within a few hundred yards of the Millennium Stadium.’
They’ll know if there’s nae Brains.
Gene’s a Bhoys name
15:07 on 5 February, 2013
‘Cultsbhoy
I am sure gordon will make selections on merit – it’s what separates us from them – Scotland team open to all-you head it here first’
Lee Wallace?