Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

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The Guardian - UK 2 hours ago • theguardian.com

Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94

Bates oversaw eventful 21-year period in club’s historySubsequent ownership of Leeds was hugely troubledKen Bates, one of the most colourful and controversial figures in the history of English football, has died aged 94,…

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BBC News - Top Stories 2 hours ago • bbc.co.uk

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bates spent 22 years at ChelseaPublished1 hour agoFormer Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died at the age of 94.Chelse…

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