The Ken Bates Tapes: Part 2

In the second part of The Ken Bates Tapes, the former Chelsea FC owner opens up on his strained relationship with Matthew Harding and the circumstances surrounding the Blues' sale to Roman Abramovich.

Bates explains Chelsea's financial situation ahead of the sale in 2003 and challenges the notion the club was facing financial difficulty.

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