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The Latest Breaking News from Ken Bates

“After snubbing Chelsea, Ken Bates said, ‘I hope you have an effing nightmare against us home and away’, and slammed the phone down. I quite liked that!” Ray Houghton on his Liverpool exit

The former Ireland midfielder recalls his run-in with the ex-Chelsea chairman

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Former Chelsea chairman awarded £150,000 damages after High Court libel battle

Ken Bates brought legal action against journalist Tom Rubython and BusinessF1 Magazine after he was profiled in a piece.

Evening Standard

Owners may show same loyalty as fans if they faced 10-year commitment clause

As nervous Everton and Reading supporters will probably tell you, ownership cannot be like upgrading your car or changing your house

The Guardian - UK

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The most hated people in football

Ranking the game's most loathed individuals

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José Mourinho, Brazil and a tempting opportunity to get it launched

In today’s Football Daily: The Undertones and Subbuteo, lost rings in bins and FA Cup joy for Crystal Palace

The Guardian - UK

What is the longest sequential run of points in a football league table?

Plus: late Premier League sackings; which club has had the most England managers; and a Son Heung-min double

The Guardian - UK

Pat Nevin met Chelsea fans from the National Front and stared down the racists over monkey chants

The former Chelsea and Everton star spoke to the Off The Record podcast.

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Notts County on brink of avoiding travesty Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds rallied against

Before arguably the biggest game in Notts County's 161-year history, Magpies legends and current manager Luke Williams discuss how much is at stake at Wembley on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Chelsea news: Potter compensation confirmed as Roman Abramovich claim made

Chelsea go into the international break off the back of a disappointing weekend result, but various off-field matters have been making waves around Stamford Bridge

Daily Mirror

Roman Abramovich wanted to turn the Queen's property into Chelsea's training ground

Roman Abramovich had ambitious plans when he took charge of Chelsea and had his eye on Regent's Park as he sought a training base, before being told that it was owned by the Queen

Daily Mirror

Chelsea news: Blues join Victor Osimhen transfer race as Todd Boehly plots next addition

Chelsea have been incredible active in the market over the past 12 months or so with Todd Boehly displaying his wealth as he eyes summer targets including Victor Osimhen

Daily Mirror

Chelsea hoping to achieve Leeds United first as they look to seal Raphinha transfer

The Whites don't have a rich history of doing business with one of their biggest rivals

Leeds Live

Chelsea's last relegation - with riots and Middlesbrough's fish and chips celebration

As Chelsea's gilded age, financed by Russian enterprise, is halted by sanctions, former Middlesbrough boss Bruce Rioch knows the true meaning of hardship in football

Daily Mirror

Chelsea news: Petr Cech shares Ukraine 'devastation' as Sky Sports make sponsorship decision

Chelsea's Petr Cech has opened up on the sanctions that have hit the club, as Sky Sports was forced to make a unique decision when it came to displaying the club's sponsors

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Ex-Chelsea owner Ken Bates slams sanctions with sarcastic "Putin is s******* himself" jibe

Ken Bates has hit out at the fact Chelsea are unable to sell match tickets, merchandise or programmes due to UK government sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich

Football London

Next Chelsea owners' key decision will reveal true motives for completing takeover

The sale of Chelsea has continued despite Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the UK government as part of their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Football London

Roman Abramovich reveals to Chelsea fans why he saved the club from unfortunate Ken Bates issue

Roman Abramovich leaving Chelsea Football Club has placed a dent in the hearts of fans worldwide

Football London

An open letter to Chelsea's new owner following Roman Abramovich's decision to sell

Roman Abramovich dramatically confirmed yesterday he is to sell Chelsea 19 years after buying the club from Ken Bates

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Inside story on Roman Abramovich's Chelsea takeover after secret talks and Man Utd snub

Chelsea have experienced huge success since Roman Abramovich's stealth takeover in July 2003 - but it could have all been very different for the Russian billionaire

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