This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-16721243

The article has changed 6 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Harry Redknapp trial: Payments were 'not for football' Harry Redknapp 'scoffed at £30,000 tax saving'
(about 2 hours later)
A journalist was told payments had been made to Harry Redknapp which were "not to do with football", a court heard. Harry Redknapp told a reporter he had no need to try to save £30,000 by dodging tax, a court has heard.
The jury was played a tape the reporter made of an interview with Milan Mandaric, chairman of Portsmouth when Mr Redknapp was manager. The jury was played a taped interview between journalist Rob Beasley and former Portsmouth manager Mr Redknapp.
Mr Mandaric also told journalist Rob Beasley: "Why would I give Harry £100,000 when he got a million for being promoted." He scoffed at the idea that he tried to save income tax by having bungs paid by Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric into an offshore account, jurors were told.
Mr Redknapp and Mr Mandaric both deny charges of cheating the public revenue. Mr Redknapp and Mr Mandaric both deny charges of cheating the public revenue during their time at Portsmouth.
Tottenham boss Mr Redknapp is accused of receiving "bungs" from Mr Mandaric while he was manager at Portsmouth. Jurors heard the interview by News of the World reporter Mr Beasley was recorded the day before Mr Redknapp led Tottenham into the League Cup final against Manchester United in 2009.
Southwark Crown Court previously heard Mr Redknapp, 64, opened a Monaco bank account in the name of "Rosie 47" - a combination of his pet dog's name and the year of his birth - which he allegedly kept secret from his accountant for four-and-a-half years. Mr Redknapp said: "Do me a favour. I tried to nick £30,000 to save on income tax?
During the interview, Mr Mandaric tells Mr Beasley the money paid into the Monaco account was nothing to do with football and was an investment for a friend. 'Shouting over phone'
During the taped interview, when asked by Mr Beasley why no tax was paid on the money when it was brought back to the UK, Mr Mandaric replied: "He's not one of the most efficient guys." "Do I need that Rob?"
The reporter is heard on the tape telling Mr Mandaric he had acted honourably. At that stage in the dock, Mr Redknapp nudged Mr Mandaric and smiled. Mr Redknapp called Mr Mandaric as he attempted to convince the reporter "everything I do, I do above board", jurors head.
Earlier, the court heard Mr Redknapp had told a Premier League inquiry he was "sick and tired" of slurs on his name. In the recording played to Southwark Crown Court, Mr Redknapp, 64, was heard talking to Mr Mandaric, with Mr Beasley listening on another line.
'Inconsistent statements' The manager is heard saying: "I spoke to Rob Beasley earlier...you know you paid the income, you paid the tax on that money in America right, of course you did, yeah."
Nigel Layton, of the Quest inquiry, told Southwark Crown Court Mr Redknapp had voluntarily handed over details about a Monaco-based account. Redknapp was heard shouting over the phone earlier at Mr Beasley as he denied Mr Mandaric's explanation that the deposits in his Monaco bank account were connected with dealings outside football.
Mr Redknapp said: "You're going to write what you want to write...I know what's going to happen Rob and you're all barking up the wrong tree."
He then threatened to sue the News of the World if it said the tax had not been declared, jurors were told.
Mr Beasley, appearing in the witness box, said he did not tell Mr Redknapp the conversation was recorded.
The journalist, who worked as a senior sports writer at the paper between 1994 and 2009, said he wanted to make sure that "I feel 100% accurate".
Mr Beasley said later: "I would be more afraid of the News of the World than the police."
Southwark Crown Court previously heard Mr Redknapp opened a Monaco bank account in the name of "Rosie 47" - a combination of his pet dog's name and the year of his birth - which he allegedly kept secret from his accountant for four-and-a-half years.
The third day of the hearing began with the prosecution claiming that statements given by Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric, 73, about the account were "contradictory" and "inconsistent".The third day of the hearing began with the prosecution claiming that statements given by Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric, 73, about the account were "contradictory" and "inconsistent".
John Black QC told the court: "At the heart of the Crown's case is the fact that no tax was paid." It is alleged that Mr Redknapp received $295,000 (about £189,000) which he had no intention of declaring for tax purposes.
"Both payments were employment related and were therefore taxable."
He asked if there was any credibility in Mr Mandaric's claim to police that the money paid to Mr Redknapp had been a loan when Mr Redknapp had been under the impression that it was a bonus.
Earlier in the trial, the prosecution told the court Mr Redknapp received $295,000 (about £189,000) which he had no intention of declaring for tax purposes.
Mr Redknapp and Mr Mandaric each deny two charges of cheating the public revenue.Mr Redknapp and Mr Mandaric each deny two charges of cheating the public revenue.
The first of the two charges alleges that, between 1 April 2002 and 28 November 2007, Mr Mandaric paid $145,000 (£93,100) into a bank account held by Mr Redknapp in Monaco, to avoid paying income tax and National Insurance.The first of the two charges alleges that, between 1 April 2002 and 28 November 2007, Mr Mandaric paid $145,000 (£93,100) into a bank account held by Mr Redknapp in Monaco, to avoid paying income tax and National Insurance.
The second charge for the same offence relates to a sum of $150,000 (£96,300) allegedly paid by Mr Mandaric to the same account between 1 May 2004 and 28 November 2007.The second charge for the same offence relates to a sum of $150,000 (£96,300) allegedly paid by Mr Mandaric to the same account between 1 May 2004 and 28 November 2007.
The trial continues.The trial continues.