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Ken Bates: A Controversial Figure in English Football

Updated 2026-07-11 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who passed away at 94, was a colorful and controversial figure but also significant for English football. His legacy is being remembered by sports writers.

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Ken Bates: Colourful, controversial - and significant

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Ken Bates, who has died aged 94, was a colourful and controversial figure - but also a significant one for English football, writes Phil McNulty.

2026-07-11 16:28 UTC