He SAVED CHELSEA From EXTINCTION by Buying Them for £1. Ken Bates Epic Chelsea FC Legacy

Many of you may know Ken Bates as the former chairman of Chelsea FC, but did you know that he played a crucial role in saving the club from extinction? Welcome to this special video about Ken Bates and his epic legacy at Chelsea Football Club.
In the early 1980s, Chelsea was facing financial ruin and looked set to go out of business. But Ken Bates stepped in and purchased the club for just £1. This may seem like a small amount, but it was a huge risk for Bates as the club was in such a dire financial state.
However, Bates' gamble paid off and he went on to lead Chelsea through a period of great success. He oversaw the construction of the new Stamford Bridge stadium and helped to bring in top players like Gianfranco Zola and Marcel Desailly.
Under Bates' leadership, Chelsea won numerous trophies including the FA Cup, League Cup, and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. He also helped to establish the club as a major force in English football.
Today, Chelsea is one of the most successful clubs in the world and it's all thanks to the vision and leadership of Ken Bates. So the next time you see Chelsea take to the pitch, remember the man who saved the club from extinction and helped to build it into the powerhouse it is today.
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[@dennistonrockstone]

RIP Matthew Harding
Ken Bates is a dangerous man...

[@Spectrescup]

Very well said.

[@gunternetzer9621]

No Ken Bates, no Chelsea. End of.

[@Spectrescup]

So many mistakes in this. Less than 2 minutes in. Pronunciation of Derby and the idea that Chelsea had lower attendances in Div 2 than Shrewsbury is ludicrous.