D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 In Harper Lee's 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill A Mockingbird, racism, prejudice, racial inequality amongst other things in America's deep south are explored in depth, however perhaps one of my lingering memories regarding this novel is the main character's Scout Finch's, relationship with the mysterious Boo Radley. Little is known about Boo Radley and where there is an absence of fact, the space is filled with rumour and exaggeration, until we have a picture of Boo Radley akin to some kind of monstrous ogre.All is not as it seems however and young Scout Finch is soon to learn that Boo Radley is anything but an ogre, as he comes to her rescue as the tale unfolds.Perhaps for many of us Bears over the last few months HMRC have been our Boo Radley. The ogre hovering above our club like a vulture.But the the reality is that the real vultures were very much closer to home. To those who brought HMRC to our very door by a mixture of reckless tax avoidance whilst others, after them, were far more blatant in their unwillingness to pay their dues.And now with HMRC's rejection of our CVA proposal liquidation now seems a certainty. Does their rejection of our CVA proposal make them an ogre ? Well lets take a little look at exactly what they said...."A liquidation provides the best opportunity to protect taxpayers, by allowing the potential investigation and pursuit of possible claims against those responsible for the company’s financial affairs in recent years. A CVA would restrict the scope of such action. Moreover the liquidation route does not prejudice the proposed sale of the club. This sale can take place either through a CVA or a liquidation.So the sale is not being undermined, it simply takes a different route. Liquidation will enable a sale of the football assets to be made to a new company, thereby ensuring that football will continue at Ibrox. It also means that the new company will be free from claims or litigation in a way which would not be achievable with a CVA. Rangers can make a fresh start." Hmmm interesting.Perhaps Oliver Kay a journalist from the Times summed it up best with these couple of tweets....@OliverKayTimes: Rangers to be liquidated? Jeez. Some will say the club deserve it for cheating HMRC. As so often, those who deserve it are not "the club".@OliverKayTimes: It could happen to your club. The people who threaten Rangers, Portsmouth etc aren't "the club". They're just businessmen - crap businessmen Is this how HMRC viewed things ? That those who deserved to be punished are those who have brought this great institution into such disrepute. ? This statement certainly appears to indicate this.... “allowing the potential investigation and pursuit of possible claims against those responsible for the company’s financial affairs in recent years”But part of HMRC's decision seems to be based around maintaining the continuity of Rangers.... “Liquidation will enable a sale of the football assets to be made to a new company, thereby ensuring that football will continue at Ibrox. It also means that the new company will be free from claims or litigation in a way which would not be achievable with a CVA. Rangers can make a fresh start." In fact this route allows our club to face a future without the worry of the Big Tax Case. “It also means that the new company will be free from claims or litigation in a way which would not be achievable with a CVA”Now should a Newco Rangers – same ground – same name - same traditions... be stripped of their previous achievements ?Well let me ask you another question. When Celtic Football and Athletic Association, under the stewardship of Fergus McCann, became Celtic Football Club PLC did they lose their titles including their 1967 European Cup win ?All that has changed is a registration no. at Companies House.Only time will tell whether or not HMRC will be our Boo Radley. There is still the tricky navigational challenge of gaining re-entry to the SPL as well as the prospect of several years without European football. Perhaps the coldness of those those wilderness years will be somewhat warmed by seeing the architects of our downfall being brought to justice. And perhaps the death of a mockingbird will see the rising of a phoenix.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Rd 2,860 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Thanks D'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I was surprised at the HMRC statement, separating the club from the individuals who ran the club and also recognising the importance of the continuation of the club. The tims just won't like this. The SPL won't like this. Hopefully the club can cite this statement as good reason for no further punishment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis bickle 1 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 my first post and im glad its on this thread, very well put sir Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Great read Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBacon 2,088 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 A fine piece D'Art and a different take on today's unfolding drama.As an aside, in the 1962 film version of 'To Kill A Mockingbird', Robert Duvall played the part of Boo Radley. Many years later (2002) he appeared alongside Ally McCoist in the film 'A Shot At Glory'.Spooky link or what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,149 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 9 pence in the pound who was green trying to kid, hmrc had no choice. 20 pence in the pound we had a good chance but no one put there hands in their pocket especially these fans who were millionaires, they all wanted us on the cheap and now green has us on the cheap. truly gutted but this is a new start and no bheast will see me down about this but if one pushes me too far I will be breaking a fkn nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 A fine piece D'Art and a different take on today's unfolding drama.As an aside, in the 1962 film version of 'To Kill A Mockingbird', Robert Duvall played the part of Boo Radley. Many years later (2002) he appeared alongside Ally McCoist in the film 'A Shot At Glory'.Spooky link or what? Robert "I love the smell of naplam in the morning" Duvall.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Robert "I love the smell of naplam in the morning" Duvall....No talk of Apocalypse this week thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysblue 709 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I have to say that article does put things in perspective and I always felt that this would happen. A very good article. The big question is now - will Charles Green run for the hills despite his promises? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Robert "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" Duvall....The very same.In a very long career, He's worked with all the screen greats, De Niro, Brando, Pacino, Eastwood, McQueen, John Wayne and McCoist. He was very nearly arrested for murder for his truly awful scots accent. The worst heard since Scotty in Star trek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Newco no debt should be attractive to someone will it be a new name or one we have already heard of I believe Green will put everything in place before moving on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleyroad 894 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 thanks for posting sir . . . it's not all doom and gloom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonok 1,245 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Good read D'art and thanks for posting you always lift the spirit Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibboa 10 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 suberb read mate as bear now living in england i miss so much but reads like this help to ease the confusion Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,005 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Excellent D'Art it is indeed important hmrc can differentiate between club and individuals hope whyte and those who helped him get buggered in prison.Sellik et al will not like the differentiation mind you. We should go to the sfl and start afresh why should the scum benefit financially ftom our presence? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimgers 565 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The HMRC showing the SFA up and doing there job for them, insted of plunging the knive in further, they draw a line under our troubles and show us the way forward. Compared to the dirty coonts at the SFA/SPL who want to continue with their vandetta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_1974 204 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Was a bit worried when I read 'To kill a mocking..', glad the next word was bird and not celtic fan. Thought of the day, 'Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end'.Whatever the SPL decides, we'll come back stronger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Going to publish this on the homepage D'Art Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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