Demitri_C Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 how is it that when we're a bit of a laughing stock, they can always supersede us its incredible isnt it but what happens if he gets 5-10 years in prison? who takes over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I wonder if the fit and proper persons test is something ongoing or just for the initial take over, as surely money laundering is grounds to fail the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HongKongVillan Posted June 29, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted June 29, 2011 Isn't the fit and proper test only applies to premier league clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstonMartin82 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Isn't the fit and proper test only applies to premier league clubs?# No, I believe the Notts County board really struggled to pass it... which would suggest that they must of been some serial criminals because our leagues have some of the worst criminals in the world in... (Chelsea, Arsenal, Birmingham...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDon Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I am curious though why most the major news sites (including the bbc) are reporting he's "helping police" when he's actually been charged. Grow some balls and print the facts ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Oh well at least it hasn't been all bad news for them today with them signing an exciting new striker You're joking? ****, I liked Adam Rooney. That's Caley Thistle's season ****, then. For what it's worth, I think he'll do quite well in the Fizzy Pop league (that horrendous miss above aside). :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonp Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Money laundering! A chinese laundry :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted June 29, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 29, 2011 Carson Yeung's statement to small heath fans from Hong Kong police station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 How the press in Hong Kong are reporting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted June 29, 2011 Moderator Share Posted June 29, 2011 How the press in Hong Kong are reporting it blimey that needs reading a couple of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Dear God and Baby Jesus, when I asked for the return of the Kumars you had to go one step better!!! Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b6bloke Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 oops! Ahmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just when you thought Villa were becoming an embarassment, along come SHA again to remind you that in fact all is not as bad as it may seem. Comedy gold. They don't just break yer 'eart, they launder yer cash, Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsonp Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 BCFC CLUB STATEMENT "The law says a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Given his recent unfounded outbursts against us I love the turn around in his approach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZodiakIronfist Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Looks like a man 'assisting' the police doesn't he? Birmingham City Football Club owner Carson Yeung is appearing in Hong Kong's Eastern Court. He was arrested at his home on the Peak on Wednesday and charged with five counts of money laundering. The English Championship football club confirmed in a statement last night that Mr Yeung was being questioned by Hong Kong police in relation to criminal investigations. City's acting chairman, Peter Pannu, stressed the inquiries had nothing to do with Birmingham International Holdings - Mr Yeung's Hong Kong-listed vehicle which owns Birmingham City. The colourful tycoon and former hairstylist took control of the English Midlands club in 2009 after paying over HK$730 million to acquire 94% of its shares. Birmingham City won the English League Cup in February, ending their 48-year wait for a trophy, but were relegated from the Premier League last month. As I type..the clubs shares (Birmingham International Holdings Ltd) have been entirely suspended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sureshot Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has been released on bail after being charged with money laundering by a Hong Kong court. Yeung has been charged with "dealing with property known or believed to represent proceeds of indictable offences" totalling about HK$721million(£57.5m). The 51-year-old was subsequently released on bail of HK$7m (£559,000) after the trial was adjourned until August 11. The businessman's lawyer Daniel Marash told reporters after bail was granted: "All they're saying is that he (Yeung) has got a lot of money, and he hasn't paid a lot of tax. "I mean there's lots of money in my bank account, not as much as his, but I don't pay taxes because it's not taxable." Championship side Birmingham had released a statement on Wednesday to state that Yeung was merely helping police with enquiries and that the matter has no connection with the club's parent company or subsidiaries. In a statement on the club's official website, acting chairman Peter Pannu said: "I have just had a call from the Birmingham International Holdings lawyers informing me of the position in Hong Kong and I have also been informed by them that Carson is assisting with enquiries that have nothing to do with the operation of BHL in Hong Kong and therefore nothing to do with the operation of the club, and relate to other matters. "People are reminded that in recent years, members of the previous board were placed on bail for a significant amount of time and nothing came of it. I am only using this as an example to calm any fears. "The law says a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Until I find out more information about this matter there is no further comment to be made." Birmingham's former chief executive Karren Brady and co-owner David Sullivan were arrested in April 2009 as a result of an investigation into the club's transfer activity. Four months later they were released from bail without charge. TeamTalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Sounds like a cracking lawyer The businessman's lawyer Daniel Marash told reporters after bail was granted: "All they're saying is that he (Yeung) has got a lot of money, and he hasn't paid a lot of tax. "I mean there's lots of money in my bank account, not as much as his, but I don't pay taxes because it's not taxable." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 There's something I don't get..... What's money raundering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markeefc Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 "The law says a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. if ever their was a statement of a guilty person its that and wasn't Pingu the one who said we were clearly guilty of tapping up McLeish because someones uncles brother had maybe seen a plane that may or may not have been transporting RL to an island that may or may not have been Corsica!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 "The law says a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. if ever their was a statement of a guilty person its that and wasn't Pingu the one who said we were clearly guilty of tapping up McLeish because someones uncles brother had maybe seen a plane that may or may not have been transporting RL to an island that may or may not have been Corsica!!!! Yep, I think Peter Pan was blaming the tapping up because of evidence posted by our one and only thetrees. Internet Forums, like Wikipedia, are grounds for hard reliable evidence in this day and age it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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