StuGers 477 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hampden-could-ditched-home-scottish-9819141 dailyrecordLoad mobile navigation SIGN IN NEWS POLITICS FOOTBALL SPORT TV & CELEBS LIFE & STYLE SCOTLAND NOW IN YOUR AREA BUSINESS TRAVEL SPORT Hampden could be ditched as home of Scottish football after being hit with whopping rates hike of 35 per cent Many SPFL clubs will also take a hit with Holyrood finance bosses poised to impose crippling rises rises across Scottish business. BYGARY RALSTON 06:00, 15 FEB 2017 The Old Lady of Scottish football could be in line for some glamour UEFA finals The SFA could move away from Hampden (Photo: Getty) Get Daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Hampden has been hit with a whopping rates hike of 35 per cent, fuelling fears it could be ditched as the home of Scottish football. Holyrood finance bosses are poised to impose crippling rises rises across Scottish business, some of up to 300 per cent, and many SPFL clubs will also take a hit. Independent evaluations carried out in early 2015 will come into effect from April 1, with the rateable value of the national stadium increasing from £1million to £1.35m. READ MORE Scottish football fans could be forced to stump up to cover rates rises of clubs Bosses at Hampden Park Ltd, which owns the stadium, have been so stunned by the scale of the rise they are now considering an appeal. Most businesses pay around 50 pence in the pound of their rateable value as tax, which means an increase for Hampden bosses of approximately £175,000 a year for the next five years. Rates for football grounds are assessed on a range of factors including stadia capacities, average attendances and turnover from other streams of the business, including hospitality. A spokesman for Hampden Park Ltd said: “We’ve been advised of our new proposed rateable value and our independent assessor will review that value accordingly.” The SFA have already commissioned an independent review to assess their options ahead of re-negotiations for the lease of the Mount Florida venue, which was last agreed in 2000 and expires in 2020. The James Watson Consultancy have previously suggested Scottish football take its showpiece games around the country and use stadia such as Murrayfield, Celtic Park, Ibrox, Easter Road and Pittodrie. Mike Mulraney at a recent SPFL meeting (Photo: SNS Group) Alloa chairman Mike Mulraney, a member of the powerful SFA board, admits the thumping rates rise could prove decisive when it comes to debating the future of Hampden as the independent home of Scottish football. He said: “As a director of the SFA, anything that puts up the running costs of the national stadium can’t be welcomed. “It’s hugely regrettable because increase costs have a secondary implication for Hampden, as well as other businesses. ADVERTISEMENT “Cost savings may have to be made, either by a reduction in staffing or an increase in prices. There’s no magic wand. There will, regrettably, be an enormous impact for all football clubs, the SFA and all businesses. “The new assessments clearly have not been thought out well enough or they would not be causing such huge concern.” There are winners and losers across the Scottish game in the controversial new rates assessments, the first since 2010, which will apply for the next five years. Celtic, Hearts, Hibs, Dundee United and St Mirren have all seen the rateable value of their grounds fall while Rangers, Ross County, Inverness Caley Thistle, Dundee and Hamilton face significant rises. The SPFL declined to comment, but a source said: “This is a matter specific to the clubs on an individual basis.” 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 The real interesting part which Is brushed over in the article is that, surprisingly enough, Celtic's rates are to drop while Ibrox is to increase. It's amazing that a stadium which has had so many government grants to improve it and the surrounding area has lost value... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,948 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 The real interesting part which Is brushed over in the article is that, surprisingly enough, Celtic's rates are to drop while Ibrox is to increase. It's amazing that a stadium which has had so many government grants to improve it and the surrounding area has lost value... It is classed as "Animal Lairage", in the Valuer's Handbook. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuGers 477 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 It is classed as "Animal Lairage", in the Valuer's Handbook. Well it isn't called the Piggery for nothing! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aweebluesoandso 290 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Once again state aid helps it's club of choice, add that to corrupt land deals, gifted properties , cheap loans and stadium upgrades. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 6,015 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 It is classed as "Animal Lairage", in the Valuer's Handbook. I've no doubt you're a man of considerable abilities as evidenced by many useful posts on this board but that is your finest hour. Even Mrs 7 laughed. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEARGER 1,830 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Paranoia on here is as bad as Kerrydale Street allegedly! It does say independent evaluations. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,948 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've no doubt you're a man of considerable abilities as evidenced by many useful posts on this board but that is your finest hour. Even Mrs 7 laughed. Making a lady laugh is half the battle, mon ami. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,627 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have every sympathy. My council tax is rising 22.5% plus a 3% inflationary increase. F**king SNP 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 850 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have every sympathy. My council tax is rising 22.5% plus a 3% inflationary increase. F**king SNP Thats ridiculous. I forgot all about that crazy council tax which should be abolished when an army tank would struggle to get over some of the pot holes on the roads. A few meaningless friendlies will get arranged to cover the cost. Or they could arrange games against a major country. Hampden has lost a lot of its energy and atmosphere anyway. Its only ever full if Rangers or Celtic are playing in a final or maybe an edinburgh derby. But if Motherwell played St Mirren in the final a 30000 seater would do. Spain dont need a national stadium they go all around the country. Ive always liked the thought of seeing some games at Murrayfield. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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