Rangers 2012 Case and Man City's Uncertain Future

Rangers' 2012 financial collapse mirrors potential Manchester City sanctions.

Oct 9, 2026

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Rangers 2012 Case and Man City's Uncertain Future

Rangers' 2012 financial collapse mirrors potential Manchester City sanctions.

In brief

Rangers' 2012 financial collapse mirrors potential Manchester City sanctions. Manchester City faces similar consequences to Rangers after 2012 financial collapse. Originally reported by BBC Sport.

Rangers' 2012 financial collapse

Rangers fans look at a ball sitting on top of a tall hedge at Glebe Park in Brechin

Rangers were placed in the fourth tier of Scottish football in 2012 after a financial collapse.

Employee Benefit Trust scheme

Rangers paid over £47m into Employee Benefit Trusts for more than 80 individuals.

HMRC tax dispute

HMRC argued Rangers' payments should have been taxed as earnings, leading to a £47m debt.

Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court ruled in favor of HMRC after five years of court proceedings.

Manchester City's charges

Manchester City found guilty of arranging 'sham contracts' to disguise over £830m in funding.

City's appeal

City have appealed against the verdict and deny any wrongdoing in the financial breaches.

Rangers' demotion process

Rangers' demotion process

Rangers entered administration in February 2012 and were placed in the fourth tier of Scottish football.

Rangers' league journey

Rangers played in the fourth tier for several seasons before returning to the top flight.

Rangers' financial impact

Rangers lost key players without recouping funds, leading to significant financial strain.

Manchester City's potential demotion

Manchester City's potential demotion

Manchester City could face expulsion from the Premier League and re-entry into the EFL.

Rangers' player retention

Rangers' players stayed with the club despite financial struggles, unlike City's situation.

Rangers' 2012 legacy

Rangers' 2012 financial collapse remains a cautionary tale for clubs facing similar issues.

The takeaway

Manchester City faces similar consequences to Rangers after 2012 financial collapse.

Read the original on BBC Sport

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