Football : Season 2009/2010

[Turkey Machine]

2 of the big 4 out already. This could be anybody's cup this year.

[Kymmy]

Originally Posted by Russ

Seriously, can Rafa survive this?

Probably not

[punky]

Rafa will have until the end of the season.

[sherer]

not a great result and maybe the money they will lose will mean he has to go. If they get knocked out the UEFA Cup too it wil be a disaster for them

[Saaf_laandon_mo]

Having just signed a 5 year contract can Liverpool afford to sack Rafa? 20 million compensation will be hard to come by, especially if they fail to qualify for Champions League at the end of this season.

[Damien]

Originally Posted by Russ

Seriously, can Rafa survive this? If it's a compensation matter then flog Torres to us for £25 mil, use it to pay off Rene from Allo Allo's contract and get in a new manager.

I doubt a decent new manager would jump at the chance to manage and in-debited, Torres-Less, Poorly run Liverpool. High exceptions and no decent resources for the foreseeable future.

Anyway United have their own problems. They can't afford £25 million. Spending that much given their already serious debt would be madness.

[punky]

The most common complaint from United fans lately is about their injuries. Do they really want the most injury-prone striker in the EPL? He even went off injured last night, funnily enough. I know its a bit early but they don't know how long he'll be out for.

And besides, United had the chance to sign Torres when they sold Dietmar van Nostrelboy but chose not to. So I doubt he is on Ferguson's radar at the moment.

[Matty_]

Liverpool=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo

[Ravenheart]

Breaking News: Harry Redknapp has been charged with 2 counts of cheating the public revenue.

Sum believed to be around £40K

[Damien]

Originally Posted by Ravenheart

Breaking News: Harry Redknapp has been charged with 2 counts of cheating the public revenue.

Sum believed to be around £40K

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5739

What's the punishment? Anyone know? If he was guilty what would Spurs do?

[Ravenheart]

Originally Posted by Damien

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...ngland&cc=5739

What's the punishment? Anyone know?

Could be a custodial sentence if found guilty Source: Sentencing Guidelines

Fraud
Excise/Revenue fraud - Tax evasion
AG’s Ref. Nos. 87 and 86 of 1999 (Webb and Simpson) [2001] 1 Cr.App.R.(S) 505

1. Where, over a period of time, an offender has evaded tax, they must not only pay the tax and pay a financial penalty but a custodial sentence should also be imposed.
2. The length of the sentence will depend on a number of factors including:

* the amount of tax evaded;
* the period of time during which the evasion took place;
* the effort made to conceal the fraud;
* whether others were drawn in and corrupted;
* the character of the offender;
* the extent (if known) of his personal gain;
* whether the offender pleaded guilty;
* the amount recovered.

Current Sentencing Practice Reference: B9-2.2

[Damien]

LOL. He will never get a custodial sentence. Probably pay back the money and a community/suspended sentence at worst. Is 40k at the low or high end of these types of crimes?

He can afford a good lawyer. Still needs to be found guilty of course.

[Derek]

Win 7-1 in the Cup but don't proceed to the next round? Should have double checked the eligible player list.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ic/8456520.stm

Dunfermline have been kicked out of the Active Nation Scottish Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their fourth-round win over Stenhousemuir.

[Ravenheart]

Jockey Lester Piggot was jailed for 3 years back in 1987, but that was for a sum of around £3m. It's hard to speculate on these sort of cases, and of course that's if he's found guilty.

As you say he can afford a good lawyer.

[Bulky]

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...859624,00.html

can Rafa take anymore ?