Babalola Oluwatomiwa
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Chelsea football club has expressed unhappiness at the passing away of one of the club's former manager, John Neal at the age of 82 on Monday.
Neal was the helm of affairs at the Stamford Bridge in 1981, led the club to the second-tier title in 1984 before retiring due to ill health a year later.
"Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of John Neal, one of the most significant and loved managers in our history. The club sends our deepest condolences to John's family and friends," a club statement read.
"John will always be remembered at Chelsea for turning the team around from our very lowest point."
Neal was the helm of affairs at the Stamford Bridge in 1981, led the club to the second-tier title in 1984 before retiring due to ill health a year later.
"Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened by the passing of John Neal, one of the most significant and loved managers in our history. The club sends our deepest condolences to John's family and friends," a club statement read.
"John will always be remembered at Chelsea for turning the team around from our very lowest point."
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