Ross Barkley joins Chelsea, er, Villa on loan

[AndyC]

Well you’re definitely wrong on that

And @Khalekan
He's not mate... Bestie was unreal, you genuinely had to see him to believe just how good he really, really was.
He may not have had the long-term dedication or the immense ego that Ronaldo has, but for sheer unadulterated talent, he was untouchable imo.

But, we're straying off topic here a tad...

 

[RomanReigns]

 

[chrismpw]

Because he could afford the parking fine with what he earns in a sneeze.

A good argument to make parking fines (all fines for that matter) proportionate to income.

Trouble is he'd easily have enough cash to hire an accountant that would persuade a judge he's only on £15 a week.

 

[summerisle]

Because he could afford the parking fine with what he earns in a sneeze.

A good argument to make parking fines (all fines for that matter) proportionate to income.

Trouble is he'd easily have enough cash to hire an accountant that would persuade a judge he's only on £15 a week.

Surely, worth 15 quid a week.

 

[Khalekan]

Well you’re definitely wrong on that

Well, I might be wrong.

But not “definitely” wrong.

 

[chrismpw]

Surely, worth 15 quid a week.

As a ball carrier.

 

[Groucho]

He's bringing a book out.

The Barkley PLan - How you and your agent can fubar your career in two easy steps.

 

[PhilM]

Because he could afford the parking fine with what he earns in a sneeze.

A good argument to make parking fines (all fines for that matter) proportionate to income.

Trouble is he'd easily have enough cash to hire an accountant that would persuade a judge he's only on £15 a week.

It's frustrating, but the crux of the matter is that the potential fine is a drop in the ocean for him compared to the 'perceived' annoyance of having to walk further etc.

If he pays the fine within fourteen days (that's if he gets one of course) then it's either £25 or £35. Rightly or wrongly, I doubt he'd even bat an eyelid at one a day.

The council aren't too bothered either because at the end of the day it's a simple revenue stream for them - they fine, there'll be no contest and it's extra cash.

 

[anton66]

It's frustrating, but the crux of the matter is that the potential fine is a drop in the ocean for him compared to the 'perceived' annoyance of having to walk further etc.

If he pays the fine within fourteen days (that's if he gets one of course) then it's either £25 or £35. Rightly or wrongly, I doubt he'd even bat an eyelid at one a day.

The council aren't too bothered either because at the end of the day it's a simple revenue stream for them - they fine, there'll be no contest and it's extra cash.

I'm sure these parking fines find a way into his tax expenses, via his accountant.

 

[PhilM]

I'm sure these parking fines find a way into his tax expenses, via his accountant.

I'm not a tax-accountant myself or fully versed on HMRC rules, however I was always under the impression that only private fines were eligible as an expense.

So could a council fine be seen as a private fine? That's an open question by the way as I'd be curious to know the answer.

 

[chrismpw]

It's frustrating, but the crux of the matter is that the potential fine is a drop in the ocean for him compared to the 'perceived' annoyance of having to walk further etc.

If he pays the fine within fourteen days (that's if he gets one of course) then it's either £25 or £35. Rightly or wrongly, I doubt he'd even bat an eyelid at one a day.

The council aren't too bothered either because at the end of the day it's a simple revenue stream for them - they fine, there'll be no contest and it's extra cash.

Agreed. But it's not just about a lazy professional athlete or a money grabbing stealth taxing council, sometimes those yellow lines are there for people's safety or to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Obviously, an arse if he doesn't consider others. Must have learned this from Chelsea with john-park-in-a-disabled-bay-terry setting the example.

 

[PhilM]

Agreed. But it's not just about a lazy professional athlete or a money grabbing stealth taxing council, sometimes those yellow lines are there for people's safety or to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Obviously, an arse if he doesn't consider others. Must have learned this from Chelsea with john-park-in-a-disabled-bay-terry setting the example.

I'm not defending him and I totally agree with your point, however like I said I doubt that the council or the individual are too bothered hence the status-quo.

With regarding the consideration of others? Again, rightly or wrongly, I unfortunately don't think he does and that's a usual by-product of the wealth and status.

The situation has been further exacerbated by the fact that the police - certainly Merpol - were told to not issue fines or tow cars away for such behaviour...

... unless in certain cases. In the past, it would be a penalty notice, your car being seized with resulting charges (£120 + £20 per day) or a JP fine up to £5k.

 

[Blue 1]

It's a Bentley Bentayga.

Base model costs 175k Great British Pound Sterling.

I'd say his career has turned him a bit of a profit tbh.

It's a turd, regardless. Bentley shouldn't be in the business of making 4x4's. Or Porsche, for that matter. It's the sort of thing Phil Neville would drive.

 

[PhilM]

It's a turd, regardless. Bentley shouldn't be in the business of making 4x4's. Or Porsche, for that matter. It's the sort of thing Phil Neville would drive.

Have you seen the new Rolls Royce Cullinan? Hideously looking thing and a real stray away from what a quitensial Rolls should look like and starting at £250k.

While I agree about Bentley, at least you could argue that the Bentayga looks 'okay' - I'm growing to it - but the above simply looks deformed.

 

[Blue 1]

Have you seen the new Rolls Royce Cullinan? Hideously looking thing and a real stray away from what a quitensial Rolls should look like and starting at £250k.

While I agree about Bentley, at least you could argue that the Bentayga looks 'okay' - I'm growing to it - but the above simply looks deformed.

Stop this nonsense.