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  2. Ken Bates - Wikipedia

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    Kenneth William Bates (born 4 December 1931) is a British businessman, football executive and hotelier. He was involved in the development of Wembley Stadium and is a former owner and chairman of football clubs Chelsea and Leeds United. Bates spent five years as chairman of Oldham Athletic during the 1960s and also had a spell at Wigan Athletic.

  3. History of Chelsea F.C. (1952–1983) - Wikipedia

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    Bates then created the Chelsea Pitch Owners, a non-profit organisation owned by the fans which in 1997 purchased the freehold of the stadium, the club's naming rights and the pitch to ensure that property developers could never again try to purchase Stamford Bridge.

  4. Chelsea Pitch Owners - Wikipedia

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    Chelsea Pitch Owners plc is a nonprofit organisation which is part of Chelsea Football Club, tasked with the upkeep of the stadium. It owns both the freehold of the Stamford Bridge stadium and the naming rights of Chelsea Football Club .

  5. Leeds United F.C. - Wikipedia

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    In May 2011, it was announced that Leeds chairman Ken Bates had bought the club and become the owner of Leeds. [74] Before the match against Middlesbrough, about 300 Leeds fans protested about what they saw as a lack of investment in the playing side, to which Bates responded by calling the protesters "morons". [75]

  6. History of Chelsea F.C. (1983–2003) - Wikipedia

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    The summer of 1983 marked a turning point in Chelsea's history. Manager John Neal made a series of signings who were to be crucial in turning around the club's fortunes. In came striker Kerry Dixon from Reading, skillful winger Pat Nevin from Clyde, midfielder Nigel Spackman from AFC Bournemouth and goalkeeper Eddie Niedzwiecki from Wrexham in addition to John Hollins returning as player-coach ...

  7. The Richest and ‘Poorest’ Owners in Professional Sports - AOL

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    GOBankingRates used Forbes’ data to find the (1) notable owners, (2) 2020 team value, (3) purchase price and (4) year of purchase for every team in all three leagues analyzed.

  8. History of Leeds United F.C. - Wikipedia

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    In May 2011 it was announced that Leeds chairman Ken Bates had bought the club and became the owner of Leeds. [81] Before the match against Middlesbrough, Leeds fans protested at Ken Bates about lack of investment in the playing side, in which Bates responded by calling Leeds fans 'morons'. [82]

  9. Skyview Pitch and Putt: Here’s what new owners have ... - AOL

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    Here is a look at what the new owners have planned. Skyview Pitch and Putt is now open in Sanford at former Mountainview Golf Range. Here is a look at what the new owners have planned.