Leeds United have confirmed that Ken Bates has left his role as their
president, ending his eight-and-a-half-year association with the club.
The often-outspoken former Chelsea chairman bought Leeds in January 2005 and
held power at the club until signing over to the current owner, GFH Capital, in
December last year.
Bates remained as chairman until 30 June when he started a three-year term as
president but that was abruptly ended on Friday night.
A short statement from the managing director, David Haigh, read: "Ken Bates has
ceased to be president of Leeds United Football Club. Mr Bates will now no
longer have any role within the football club."
It remains to be seen whether Bates, 81, will return to football in any
capacity. He famously bought Chelsea for £1 before selling out to Roman
Abramovich in 2003.
in the words of Basil Fawlty ' don't drive over any land mines' ........
MOT
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