High court listing shows Reds hero and Sky Sports pundit's case was due to appear yesterday
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher (Image: PA)
View 2 Images
HMRC has filed a petition which seeks to have Liverpool Football Club legend and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher declared bankrupt over an unpaid tax bill.
Court listings were filed yesterday, showing that the case was filed against James Lee Duncan Carragher by a solicitor to HMRC, which is the department of the UK government responsible for the collection of taxes.
Court listings show the case was listed for yesterday, August 27, with Mr Carragher listed as a litigant in person.
Jamie Carragher is one of Liverpool's most recognisable former players, having made 737 appearances for the Reds in a glittering career. He is ranked as the club's second-time highest appearance maker behind Ian Callaghan.
The defender won a Champions League, two FA Cups, three League Cups and a UEFA Cup during his stellar career at Anfield.
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher(Image: Getty)
View 2 Images
Since retiring from professional football, the Bootle-born star has become one of the most high-profile football pundits working in the game, working for Sky Sports and other broadcasters like CBS. Carragher is also a regular fixture on popular football podcast Stick to Football.
The ECHO contacted HMRC and was told that the department does not comment on individual cases.
But a spokesperson said: “We take a supportive approach to dealing with customers who have tax debts and do everything we can to help those who engage with us to get out of debt, such as offering instalment plans.
“We only petition for bankruptcy as a last resort.”
A spokesperson for Jamie Carragher told the ECHO: “This is a private tax matter that should have been resolved sooner, and the appropriate steps are being taken today to settle it. It is understood that the matter will not proceed any further, and will be resolved imminently.”