Colourful, controversial and significant – ex-Chelsea and Leeds owner Bates dies

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. 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.