Vladimir Romanov Hearts
Sacked George Burley while Hearts were top then replaced him with the great...Graham Rix. Also accused the Old Firm of "buying off" referees and players in the Russian magazine Futbol.
Freddy Shepherd Newcastle
Labelled Geordie woman as "dogs" and golden boy Alan Shearer as "Mary Poppins" while secretly filmed. Somehow remained in charge for another nine years...
George Reynolds Darlington
Took over at Darlington and named their new stadium after himself. But he was never far from controversy, and was eventually sentenced to three years in prison in 2005 for tax evasion.
Simon Jordan Crystal Palace
Charged of bringing the game into disrepute for comments made in his column, ironically including the line, "When the FA read this... they'll charge me with bringing the game into disrepute."
Ken Bates Leeds
Proposed electric fences, described Chelsea supporters group as 'parasites' and responded to alleged anti-Semitic remarks with: "I haven't laughed so much since Ma caught her tits in the mangle.".
