A former England rugby star has jumped to the defence of Liverpool legend John Barnes, who didn’t play in an era when football was awash with money, and has been declared bankrupt
John Barnes needs guidance, not criticism, after being declared bankrupt, according to a fellow retired sports star. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently revealed that John Barnes Media Limited, his now-liquidated company, had racked up debts of over £1.5 million.
The liquidators’ reports indicate that HMRC is due £776,878 in unpaid VAT, National Insurance and PAYE, with an additional £461,849 owed to unsecured creditors and a £226,000 director’s loan. Barnes, who…