by Barry the bird boggler » 22 Jul 2010 09:55
by Sun Tzu » 22 Jul 2010 10:08
weybridgewanderer coz their gamble would have failed
if i bet my salary on a horse and it wins i can pay my mortgage
if i bet my salary on a horse and it loses I lose my home
i only get punished if my gamble does not pay off
by The whole year inn » 22 Jul 2010 10:19
by Uke » 22 Jul 2010 12:48
The whole year inn Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham could win the Premier League this season.
The 63-year-old helped Spurs to their highest Premier League finish last season, with fourth spot also guaranteeing the club a place in the Champions League.
"I feel we could contend for the title; we have got the players here," added Redknapp.
"We have to aim for it. We could win the championship.
"Last year, we went in saying we wanted to finish in the top four and if you don't aim for things, you have no chance."
However Redknapp, whose only signing of the summer so far is Brazilian midfielder Sandro, said he would need to strengthen the squad in order to challenge strongly on both European and domestic fronts.
I feel that, if we can bring one or two players in, it will make a difference
Harry Redknapp
"The Champions League is massive - forget budgets - we just want to be there," stated Redknapp.
"If we can get into the group stages, we can make an impact. We have good players - some fantastic ones at our club. And they can get better.
"We are going to have to rotate at times - we cannot play the best players all the time. I feel that, if we can bring one or two players in, it will make a difference."
by T.R.O.L.I. » 22 Jul 2010 13:29
by Ian Royal » 22 Jul 2010 19:13
by Once were Biscuitmen » 22 Jul 2010 20:19
by On High » 23 Jul 2010 10:05
by Tony Le Mesmer » 23 Jul 2010 10:39
On High Cardiff still in trouble and trying to drag others down...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 846369.stm
by Deadlock » 23 Jul 2010 11:09
by Barry the bird boggler » 23 Jul 2010 12:43
by Skyline » 23 Jul 2010 13:08
by Terminal Boardom » 23 Jul 2010 13:48
Sheffield Wednesday have been served a winding up order by HM Revenue and Customs over an unpaid tax bill.
The action by HMRC relates to an outstanding PAYE balance which amounts to £550,000.
The club, who remain confident that the outstanding debt can be paid, will appear at the High Court on 11 August.
A club spokesman said: "We have been involved in dialogue with HMRC for a number of weeks. As such, we are disappointed by their decision."
He added: "Sheffield Wednesday would like to inform supporters their club is not about to be wound up.
"We understand that HMRC is taking a tougher line in general with football clubs, but feel their actions are disproportionate and will raise unnecessary speculation as to the financial situation of the club.
"We can inform supporters that the club, working in partnership with the Co-operative bank and their advisors, will seek to settle this matter as soon as practical."
The Co-operative bank has also issued a statement: "It is disappointing to note that HMRC has presented a winding up order in respect to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club.
"The Co-operative bank has been working extremely hard for some time with representatives of the football club and investors to explore ways to ensure its future stability.
"At present we are continuing to enter in to dialogue with our advisers, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club and potential investors to explore solutions which will allow the club to operate on a sound and secure financial footing for the future."
Wednesday are the latest club in England's top four divisions to be hit with financial problems, after Portsmouth became the first Premier League side to face administration in February with debts of around £70m.
The Fratton Park side, who currently only have 18 players registered after a series of departures from the club, are currently facing an HMRC appeal against the club's Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA) which could force them to remain in administration after the start of the Championship season.
Fellow Championship side Cardiff City faced their fifth winding up order in June to settle a £1.9m tax bill, before it was eventually withdrawn after an instalment was paid.
However the club now face another winding up order at the High Court on 11 August, over a new HMRC debt of £1.3m.
Preston North End also faced a winding up order in May, after being 20 days overdue in paying their tax and national insurance liabilities to HMRC.
Although that petition was dismissed, the club have since received further notification over an unpaid PAYE liability due on June 19, and are liaising with HMRC in relation to the unpaid bill, thought to be over £400,000.
Elsewhere League Two club Southend look set to face two trips to the High Court in August over debts.
An administration hearing at the High Court on 2 August was brought over an HMRC tax bill of £238,710, and the club will return to London to face a winding up order over a separate debt owed to Charterhouse Finance on 11 August.
The Owls, who were relegated to League One last season, were involved in takeover talks in January with Chicago-based investment company Club 9 Sports, but no agreement between the two parties was made.
by T.R.O.L.I. » 23 Jul 2010 14:05
A SWFC club spokesman "We understand that HMRC is taking a tougher line in general with football clubs, but feel their actions are disproportionate and will raise unnecessary speculation as to the financial situation of the club.
by 6ft Kerplunk » 23 Jul 2010 14:28
A club spokesman said: "We have been involved in dialogue with HMRC for a number of weeks. As such, we are disappointed by their decision."
by Arch » 23 Jul 2010 15:49
No Fixed Abode Sheffield Wednesday in trouble now..
by Ian Royal » 24 Jul 2010 11:59
by Terminal Boardom » 24 Jul 2010 21:19
by Barry the bird boggler » 25 Jul 2010 06:57
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