Popular Former Newcastle United Chairman Freddy Shepherd Has Died

Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has died. A family statement published by the ?Newcastle Chronicle? on Tuesday afternoon read: "Freddy Shepherd, former chairman of Newcastle United and chairman of Shepherd Offshore Group and Triple S Sports & Entertainment Group, sadly passed away peacefully at his home last night." Pictured: Shepherd successfully brought Michael Owen to Newcastle in 2005. Shepherd was famed for his transfer dealings and brought, among others, players like...

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