>And as for this Astor business - companies register in the >channel islands >for specific reasons. If there is no rule saying that british >companies >cannot accept investment from channel island companies, then why should >those companies have to give up one of the reasons they >register there - >anonymity? If it's the law, it is the law. Innocent until >proven guilty etc >etc, the burden of proof of links between Astor/Bates/LUFC >lies with those >suggesting there is a link. Why therefore the requirement for Bates to >prove he has nothing to do with them? More kowtowing to HMRC >by the FL.
But what about the fit and proper person test? I take it that only applies to the directors of the club and not the owners? Bit of a f***ing great big loop hole that one! Si. _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist Join The Leeds United Supporters Trust at www.lufctrust.org
