HMRC wins “big tax” case against Rangers November 4, 2015 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has won a judgement ruling that Rangers broke tax rules with its use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBTs) between 2001 and 2010. Three judges at the Court of Session in Edinburgh upheld HMRC's second appeal and ruled that under former owner Sir David Murray Rangers used now-outlawed EBTs to pay [...]
Rangers chairman Dave King defends £7.5m annual loss November 4, 2015 Rangers chairman Dave King insists a £7.5m loss revealed in the club's annual accounts does not reflect improvements made by the consortium that took control in March. The leaders of the Scottish Championship revealed that the company requires "up to £2.5m by way of debt or equity funding" by the end of the season to meet [...]
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino backs out of deal to sell club to supporters’ group November 4, 2015 Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has reneged on his intention to sell the club to fans, according to supporters' group Leeds Fans United (LFU). Cellino said he would be happy to sell the Championship club to the group last week but backed out after LFU asked him to confirm an offer of exclusivity in writing. [...]
Kyran Bracken: RFU review into England Rugby World Cup shambles an embarrassing whitewash – but whole northern hemisphere needs to do some soul searching November 4, 2015 Northern hemisphere rugby has a lot to worry about because on the basis of this World Cup the Six Nations appears to be a long way off the Rugby Championship. The brilliant final between Australia and New Zealand wasn’t just settled by penalties or drop goals but also included five tries from two of [...]
Skipper Vincent Kompany urges Manchester City to seize top spot in Group D after Champions League hammering of Sevilla November 3, 2015 Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany stressed the importance of his side securing top spot in Group D after they sealed their place in the Champions League knockout phase by dismantling Sevilla last night. A blistering first-half display and goals from Raheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Wilfried Bony negated Benoit Tremoulinas’ headed reply, as Sevilla’s 10-match European [...]
Attack-minded Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger unfazed by Bayern Munich’s daunting home record ahead of Champions League battle November 3, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists his side’s historic pedigree means the modern day vintage should be fearless in the face of Bayern Munich’s daunting home record when battle commences in tonight’s pivotal Champions League clash. Reigning German champions Bayern have lost just two of their last 32 matches at the Allianz Arena, although Arsenal have [...]
Jose Mourinho is a runaway train and should admit he has been wrong if he is to turn around Chelsea’s miserable season November 3, 2015 They are just four words but, if he is going to resurrect Chelsea’s season and his hopes of staying in charge beyond the next few days, Jose Mourinho may just need to utter them. “I’ve got it wrong” is where he ought to start, because I think this season’s mess is one of his own [...]
John Terry backs Jose Mourinho and calls on Chelsea team-mates to stay united behind under-fire manager November 3, 2015 Chelsea captain John Terry has issued a rallying cry to his underperforming colleagues, insisting they will only reverse their current slump if they remain united behind manager Jose Mourinho. Terry – who also took aim at outspoken pundit Robbie Savage – today rubbished suggestions that a dressing room mutiny had contributed to the club’s disastrous [...]
England can chase down whatever total Pakistan set in order to secure victory in must-win Test, says batsman James Taylor November 3, 2015 ENGLAND batsman James Taylor has insisted that his side will be undaunted by whatever victory target Pakistan muster after their pivotal final Test in Sharjah remained evenly-poised after yesterday’s third day. Pakistan’s openers wiped out England’s 72-run first-innings lead before England fought back in the evening session with three wickets as the hosts closed on [...]
Leeds fans must stump up £30m to buy club from owner Massimo Cellino November 3, 2015 A Leeds United supporters' group has been told to stump up £30m for a majority stake in the club from owner Massimo Cellino. Last week Leeds Fans United (LFU) reached an agreement in principle with their team's Italian owner to purchase around 75 per cent of the club. Cellino has since set his price at [...]