SPL sets Rangers" administrators Duff & Phelps new deadline While Duff & Phelps continue to drag their heels, the SPL also refused to say whether or not they would ask BBC Scotland to share their information. Chief executive Neil Doncaster has already admitted that the SPL had, at no time, asked the Sunday newspaper which broke the story in February concerning side letters which promised to make performance-related payments into EBTs, for a copy of the contract they were in possession of. The BBC claim to have proof that 52 other players received similar letters. Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs allege that, under Murray, Rangers (mis) used the EBT system as a method of tax evasion and are pursuing them through the courts. Rangers could be liable for up to £75 million in unpaid tax and penalties should the Top Tier Tax Tribunal, which heard the case in January, find against them when their verdict is finally announced. The club yesterday launched their new home strip for 2012-13, in spite of the fact that they could go bust a week on Friday. Duff & Phelps have always maintained that there is only enough money to pay the running costs until the end of this month. Unable to sell season-tickets, Rangers have had no income since their final home game against Motherwell on May 5. Their first-team squad agreed on March 8 to accept wage reductions on a sliding scale, with the highest earners receiving just 25 per cent of their salaries, to help the club remain solvent and complete their fixtures. Unfortunately for Duff & Phelps, that arrangement expires this month, with the players reverting to their full wages in June. With no new owner in place, Rangers would therefore be trading insolvently. That may at least partially explain the rush by the administrators to fast-track the attempt by former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green and his mystery consortium. SPL clubs meet at Hampden on Wednesday to discuss sanctions which may be applied against newcos in future. Rangers have already been hit with a transfer embargo by the Scottish Football Association and the prospect of further penalties may dissuade Green from pursuing his interest. David Grier, a senior partner at Duff & Phelps who was an advisor to owner Craig Whyte when he assumed possession of Murray's shareholding, and joint administrators Paul Clark and David Whitehouse, have threatened legal action over what they argue were defamatory claims made by the BBC on Wednesday. "Discussions are already underway with our solicitors with a view to bringing legal proceedings against the BBC," said Clark. Whyte made similar noises after a BBC expose of his alleged chequered business past in October. Meanwhile, the Rangers Supporters" Trust have demanded an independent enquiry into the conduct of Duff & Phelps in the wake of the BBC's revelations. "These are extremely serious allegations, and taken at face value, raise serious doubts concerning Duff & Phelps" independence in the administration process," said a statement. "Roger Isaacs, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales, has claimed this is one of the starkest conflicts of interests he has ever seen means this now needs urgent investigation and the Rangers Supporters" Trust will be writing to the appropriate agencies requesting a full investigation of Duff and Phelps" role. "The No 1 priority must still remain Rangers" exit administration under new ownership and any action against Duff & Phelps should not destabilise this process. However, Duff & Phelps need to be independently investigated by the appropriate professional and regulatory bodies. The evidence presented... suggests that Craig Whyte, Collyer Bristow and representatives of Duff & Phelps were possibly involved in constructing a financial arrangement that is potentially illegal and has done irreparable damage to Rangers. No stone should be left unturned in the investigation. "Virtually every fan is unhappy with their performance," said John McMillan, the general secretary of the Rangers Supporters" Association. Meanwhile Motherwell say they have not decided how they would vote if a new Rangers entity applied to join the SPL but they have promised to consult supporters if the issue becomes a reality. All clubs will vote on any newco application that is presented after May 30, and Motherwell director Derek Weir is on the SPL board that has the authority to decide until then