Debt And Taxes....

Last updated : 07 June 2007 By Kevin Markey
Ken Bates' success in buying the club back out of administration on Monday will give the Inland Revenue just £70k under the terms of the agreement accepted by creditors.

Revenue chiefs are considering a legal challenge that would delay even further United's preparation for next season in League One

Tax officials favour a return to preferential creditor status, and key Government figures agree that footballers, who are currently paid in full, should not benefit at taxpayers' expense.