Hard truths.
Bates took over Chelsea in 1982 after buying the club for just £1 while it was playing in the old Second Division. Along with the purchase, he inherited debts of £1.5 million and began rebuilding both the club'...
Concern grew when he never reached the United States and all communication stopped. With his phone no longer active and no indication of where he was, relatives launched an appeal for information as fears mount...
New manager Liam Rosenior, who had overseen four straight league wins, admitted his side lacked the focus to see out the game.
It was the kind of match that reminded everyone why the Premier League sells itself better than any league on the planet.
Mejbri, 22, entered the game in the 83rd minute and was shown a yellow card in stoppage time after confronting Gabriel Gudmundsson following a robust tackle near the dugouts.
The Switzerland striker has joined the Premier League club on a four-year deal.
Scott Parker has now taken three clubs up to the Premier League, previously managing the feat with Fulham and Bournemouth.