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I think knowing the value of money is vitally important to all of us whatever level you are I would also

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I think knowing the value of money is vitally important to all of us, whatever level you are I would also rather give my money to good causes. There is waste when you spend £21m on a player who is worth at best £12m, then not play him." Gold is better acquainted with Peter Kenyon, even describing him as " charismatic". It is not a description which usually leaps to mind in conjunction with Chelsea's chief executive but he explains. "I can recall having dinner one evening with Peter and he was very charismatic.

I don't think he is on television, but in a one-to-one he was Maybe he felt he could be himself. I've seen that with many people, in private they are one thing, in public another With some it's shyness, with some intimidation It might have been a half a glass of wine. It certainly helps me." Another figure associated with Chelsea quickly became a friend. "For my first two years attending Premier League meetings Ken Bates was the most dominant voice and he has been missed, not by everybody, but certainly by me. He was a strong member who spoke his mind." Bates could be back next year, if Leeds gain promotion.

So who would Gold support if they met Crystal Palace, his local club, in the play-off final? "I'd be rooting for Ken Bates. I'll be torn, Palace is my local club, half of my staff are Palace fans, my local restaurant are supporters, from that point of view I'd be thrilled for Palace. But I think Simon Jordan has been outrageous and unforgivable, from that point of view I hope he gets relegated It's gone to his head." Back to the gossip. Gold likes to shed a bit of light on the personalities who stalk the murky corridors of power and I'm keen to encourage him. "A man I don't think is missed [at the meetings] is Peter Ridsdale[ex-Leeds] though he was very articulate. Rupert Lowe [Southampton] was vociferous but I wouldn't use the word strong I would argue I'm quiet, but strong. Rupert is a public school, university chap with the highest of credentials, I failed my 11-plus, but I think I represent the average fan.

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