SPL receive overdue documents from Rangers for dual contract investigation

Rangers are under investigation into claims they paid players outwith their contracts over a period of 12 years.© STV

Rangers have submitted documents requested by the Scottish Premier League for their investigation of the alleged use of dual contracts at the club.

The information, first asked for by the SPL's lawyers on March 5, is almost three months overdue. The league last week threatened possible sanctions against the club if the information was not sent promptly.

A short statement from the SPL read: "The SPL confirmed that Rangers FC had today provided documentation to the SPL in relation to the SPL’s investigation into EBT payments.

"The SPL’s legal team will now review and provide an update to the SPL Board at the next SPL Board meeting on 18 June."

Rangers' co-administrator Paul Clark had defended against the delay, arguing they had more pressing matters in trying to secure the future of the club.

A statement from Clark read: "The use of EBTs at Rangers goes back many years and was a matter of public record in the annual accounts.

"Our primary focus has been ensuring the survival of Rangers Football Club and attracting a new buyer for the business as well as investigating the financial situation at the club since the takeover in May 2011.

"We and the club will continue to give every assistance to the football authorities on issues affecting the club.

"It should, however, be noted that the First Tier Tax tribunal has yet to publish its findings in relation to the use of EBTs."

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