A bankruptcy petition against former footballer John Barnes has been lodged by tax officials.
John Barnes's barrister said the former football star just needed some time pay the amount
A bankruptcy petition against former Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes has been lodged by tax officials. A judge considered Barnes' case at a hearing in a specialist court in London which the star did not attend.The judge made no orders and said the case would be reconsidered on 29 November.
Barrister Nathan Webb, who represented Barnes, told the judge his client "just" needed time to pay and asked for an adjournment."Mr Barnes is very well and able to pay," Mr Webb told Judge Burton.A previous judge had dismissed another bankruptcy petition lodged by tax officials against Barnes in June.They had told a judge that money owed had been paid.He won 79 England caps between 1983 and 1995 and was head coach at Celtic after ending his playing career.
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