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**Ken Bates, the man who saved Chelsea, dies at 94.** • **Chelsea** — Longtime former owner Ken Bates has passed away aged 94, ending a towering chapter in the club's history • **Chelsea** — Bates bought the Blues for £1 in 1982, rescuing them from near-extinction before selling to Abramovich in 2003 • **Leeds United** — Bates also owned Leeds from 2005–2012, a turbulent era fans remember with complicated feelings • **English football** — A divisive but undeniably transformative figure, Bates helped shape the modern Premier League era **What to watch:** Tributes from Chelsea and Leeds will likely dominate the day — expect both clubs to address fans formally. The lineup's set. Drop in.