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Originally Posted by Derek
So when are any of the old Rangers management and board up in court if they are guilty of tax evasion?
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The money was waived on the understanding that the SPL cover the outstanding footballing debts, Rangers have signed statements to that effect. When the new holding company took Rangers membership and agreed to take the debts the SPL went back and started to claim that they were responsible for the debts. I believe they backed down when it was made clear they could get another kicking in court and make FIFA even more angry.
The 2 mil is floating about, I wouldn't be surprised if its being used to fund the totally impartial  investigation into Rangers. Harper McLeod aren't coming cheap.
It is nice how, out of all the law firms in Scotland, they appointed the same one used by Celtic and whose major partner is often seen at Parkhead, no conflict of interest there at all. |
Most cases of tax evasion and attempted tax evastion don't lead to criminal charges. The owners of The old Rangers were found guilty of tax evasion by virtue of the fact that they were hit with tax bills.
Although they are appealing the big tax decision, they didn't appeal against the guilty decision in what is known as the wee tax case.
The investigation by the BDO hasn't even started yet so don't discount criminal prosecutions yet. These things take time and the BDO will follow every available paper trail.
It's almost laughable that there is a suggestion that this new tribute club were in anyway entitled to any prize money from the old club, but has no responsibility for the money stolen from every man, woman and chld in this country.
It saddens me that there is still a large body of Rangers fans who seem intent on trying to deflect attention of the wrongdoings of the old club by sullying the name of perfectably respectable individuals and firms. There is no conflict of interest. The law society itself says so and surely you won't suggest that they are a body loaded with Celtic sympathisers.
Deflect and blame others is still the order of the day and instead of actually trying to start afresh with this new club, they're letting a yorkshire barra boy pick their pockets. Hated one week, plays the bigot card, and the season ticket sales go through the roof. Do you think he's in it for the love of the club?