Chelsea owner Ken Bates sensationally erected a 12-foot high electric fence to deter animated supporters from entering the field of play. Purchasing the Blues for a measly £1 in 1982, Bates' funds helped establish the falling west Londoners as a top-flight outfit and his premiership paved the path for Roman Abramovich's trophy-laden spell.Also ensuring the club maintained their current location, Chelsea were involved in long and arduous disputes with property developers Marler Estates, who were threatening to evict them from Stamford Bridge, Bates secured the future of the stadium through the creation of Chelsea Pitch Holders after reacquiring the relevant freeholds.READ MORE: N'Golo Kante injured for four months with Chelsea fans gutted 'it's ending like this'The 90-year-old was responsible for transforming the ground into its current 42,000 all-seater state but the Blues still faced troubles relating to hooliganism within sections of their fanbase.In order to prevent the troublesome scoundrels, Bates erected an electric fence around the perimeter of the pitch prior to their First Division clash against rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
