stewarty 1,876 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Sporting integrity is the charge. It is used to beat us across the head. It is used by non Rangers fans throughout the country, and beyond; to justify that we should be punished again and again. And again, for the sins of Murray, Whyte and others. The morality of football is at stake, apparently. But as was articulated in Andy Steel's article, where does morality begin and end? Why pick morality in a sporting context and ignore the financial immorality of other club's choice of sponsors like Wonga.com? Or the immorality in accepting sponsorship from companies who sell alcohol, when those most succeptable to the negative long term effects of such products, are those most likely to be working class and football supporters? The thought hit me today when discussing Rangers plight with a work colleague. It goes thusly: where is the lack of integrity in failing to administer a legally acceptable tax avoidance scheme? Sure the EBT's utilised by Rangers sailed very close to the wind legally, but the crucial point is that they WERE legal at the time. Furthermore, they were fully dislosed on an annual basis within the club's financial statements. What we are charged with, as far as I can tell, is that we have adopted a legally acceptable tax avoidance scheme, but administered it incorrectly. Now, say we had administered the scheme correctly, and that we had no tax liability because of this. Would we still be lacking in sporting integrity? The only difference is in the way we have administered the scheme, remember. I accept that there are moral arguments about the use of such schemes. We need only look at the exposure of Jimmy Carr's use of a similar-looking scheme, to see the public's ire at the means by which those with money, are adept at avoiding tax when those who don't have lots of money, have no means of avoiding it. But lets dispense with the integrity hand-wringing and have an honest debate about the real underlying issues in play: hatred, jealousy and self-interest. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Sorry it's taken so long Stewarty, but that's me just published this excellent article of yours - http://www.gersnet.co.uk/ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Keep an eye on the comments under your article stewarty as there's a few already! - http://t.co/ZxKdDfyk 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 The usual deluded comments from the Orcs. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggordy 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 The usual deluded comments from the Orcs. Talking to a timmy mate tonight. He says celtic will lose thousands £s income due to the fact that their season tickets are priced to include 2 Rangers' games per season. Prices are subsequently reduced for those not wishing to attend these games. Therefore ALL season tickets will be cheaper. Fans only voting for cheaper season tickets!!! Such "integrity" will mean a huge cut in lawell's bonuses. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,876 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Keep an eye on the comments under your article stewarty as there's a few already! - http://t.co/ZxKdDfyk Yeah I saw them. Will post a reply tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Just watched the Euro2012 press conferences on SSN. The movie star looks of Xavi Alonso, speaking clearly and impressively in English, were sullied by the wee monitor advertising Cruz beer...by the revolving hoarding behind him (which makes me feel slightly travel sick) advertising Cruz lager....and the great big bottle of Cruz beer right in front of him. If they have changed their rules I will stand corrected, but don't UEFA oblige teams to remove alcohol logos from their strips? The idea of any integrity in the game is laughable. No doubt Scotland is set to show the rest of the world the True Shining Path of Moral Righteousness, and we will be held up as an example for all to follow. I can't wait. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1872 4 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 We fully expect to be the team in the SPL next season," Dunfermline chairman John Yorkston told BBC Scotland. "We have taken legal advice on the matter and on the basis of that we would expect to be reinstated." sporting integrity you say 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear54 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Quote: Andy Steel: Just watched the Euro2012 press conferences on SSN. The movie star looks of Xavi Alonso, speaking clearly and impressively in English, were sullied by the wee monitor advertising Cruz beer.. But Andy, you also speak clearly and impressively in English. And judging by your avatar, you've also got the movie star looks of Xavi Alonso. The sideburns might be a bit passé, but heigh-ho. You also got it right that Cruz is the bees knees. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovanAllan 0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You couldn't make this shit up, sporting integrity must be upheld but hang on we want a back door into the SPL. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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