BAP1872 138 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Rangers owner Craig Whyte says he has been warned by police over fears for his safety and has been taking 'extra precautions'. Police believe the London-based businessman could be in danger of being targeted by disgruntled Gers fans for his part in the financial collapse of the administration-hit Ibrox club, whose future remains clouded in uncertainty. Whyte said: "I have had security advice from the police. "You would have to be living in a different planet to think that there is not an increased security risk for me. "I have been briefed by police and have been taking extra precautions. "I am not overly concerned. Most people are understanding of the situation. "I have been demonised for problems at the club from years ago."AdministrationAfter being hailed as a hero when he took the ailing Ibrox club over from Sir David Murray last May for £1, Whyte became the villain when Rangers entered administration on February 14th over alleged non-payment of £9million in PAYE and VAT taxes. It emerged that Whyte was able to fund his takeover by selling future season tickets to Ticketus, a partnership which ultimately raked in £30.5million and which left the investment firm a key player as administrators Duff and Phelps search for new owners. Rangers are still waiting on the verdict from a tax tribunal relating to the use of employment benefit trusts to pay players and other staff before Whyte took over and which, if it goes against them, could leave them with a reported bill of £49million. The Light Blues were deducted 10 points by the Scottish Premier League for entering administration, which effectively ended their title hopes. Duff and Phelps have set a Wednesday deadline for interested parties but liquidation has been mooted as a possibility even in the event of a takeover. Source Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,913 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Most people are understanding of the situation!!! aye ok Craig ya fruitbat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Most people are understanding of the situation!!! aye ok Craig ya fruitbat. I liked that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae 15,286 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I don't think he was ever hailed as a hero ... typical journalistic trash Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Do you think he believes his own bullshit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Craig Whyte is up to something. When a dodgy cunt like Whyte is quiet for this long you get the feeling the cunt is up to something behind the scenes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,733 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ah well one day we can rejoice in news of an accident which cuts short his time on this place we call earth Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Feeney Loyal 12 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Demonised for old problems! What like the £9m PAYE debt? Or the Ticketus lies? I don't generally condone violence, but this prick really tests those sentiments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesteel 218 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I think one David Murray should be in the same boatWATP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 "I have been demonised for problems at the club from years ago."Aye Craig, either that or forcing OUR club into administration due to taking the PAYE off OUR player's wages from THIS YEAR and not paying it to HMRC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxibear87 129 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ah well one day we can rejoice in news of an accident which cuts short his time on this place we call earthNothing too trivial I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,733 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Nothing too trivial I hope.Just misjudging the speed of the 40 bus in town whilst crossing the road Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I believe that he actually has some sort of mental health problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,141 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I still think someone had to take us in admin so I dont have any hatred to him for that but liquidation or preveting a take over which puts us into liquidation would never be forgivable for him or for any other company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirrhillLoyal 318 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 You can't hide forever craigy boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Most people are understanding of the situation!!! aye ok Craig ya fruitbat.Thats a tad harsh.On fruitbats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Just misjudging the speed of the 40 bus in town whilst crossing the roadWill we have a minutes applause before the next home game? :clap: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 In Whytes defence, he's not David Murray.The defence rests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I said it once and i'll say it againCW is a fucking prick Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 seems sensible under the circumstances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAP1872 138 Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I think we need an overdue update from the Administrators! I'm beginning to feel uneasy again with whytes sudden reappearance and the fact BK's bid was thrown out. also, what happened to the "fifth" bid? the uk consortium that the papers couldn't name? they seem to have disappeared off the face of the planet!?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Another thing, he says "understanding of the situation"Is he for real? What a fucking loonball I hope to god our paths dont cross coz I dont know what the fuck I would doScumbag bastard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alnic3856 358 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Aye he's a bit of a walloper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Knowing this fker he is probably charging it to Rangers as we speak - and if I was the security company it would be cash up front! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoastbear 1,639 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Any gers with military experience could apply for job, would be so funny if smug we git turned up with what he thought were his minders and they just stepped aside. Could imagine the look on his face.Craigy boy we'd like a word wi you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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