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Former Chelsea chairman Bates dies aged 94

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Former Chelsea chairman Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds chairman and owner Ken Bates has died aged 94.

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BBC

· Jul 11, 2026

Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, Chelsea announced on Saturday.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 11, 2026

Tragedy rocks Chelsea Football Club as Blues announce death of former owner

Chelsea Football Club mourns the passing of former owner Ken Bates, who transformed the club's fortunes and secured its future. He died peacefully at 94 with family.

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94

Bates was also owner and chairman at Leeds.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 11, 2026

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, Chelsea have announced.The club reported on Saturday afternoon that Bates had died peacefully in Monaco surrounded by his wife and family. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of Ken Bates, former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club. Continue reading...

Investing.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Greggs CFO Richard Hutton to retire, Ben Waldron named successor

Greggs CFO Richard Hutton to retire, Ben Waldron named successor

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates dies aged 94

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Related coverage for "Former Chelsea chairman Bates dies aged 94": BBC — Former Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies aged 94. Legit.ng — Tragedy rocks Chelsea Football Club as Blues announce death of former owner. Irish News — Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94. Football | The Guardian — Ken Bates, colourful and controversial former Chelsea chair, dies aged 94. Investing.com — Greggs CFO Richard Hutton to retire, Ben Waldron named successor. Metro — Former Chelsea and Leeds United owner Ken Bates dies aged 94