Last week saw the return of controversial Premier League owners to the news, as plenty of time was dedicated to discussing Rafael Benitez’s exit from Newcastle United; according to most reports, the Spanish boss decided to walk away from St. James’ Park after disagreeing with owner Mike Ashley on exactly where the future of Newcastle lay. Ashley – arguably the most disliked man in Newcastle’s footballing history at this stage – wasn’t the only controversial owner to make the headlines last week, though. Once again, the Glazer family’s ownership of Manchester United has been brought to the forefront, as it has been suggested that over their 16-year ownership of the club, the...
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