Freddy Shepherd | |
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Born | 29 October 1941 Gilsland, Northumberland, England |
Died | (aged 75) Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Occupation | Businessman |
Freddy Shepherd (29 October 1941 – 25 September 2017) was an English businessman and the chairman of Newcastle United football club from 1997 until 2007.
During his time at Newcastle, both as an active assistant to and later replacement of Sir John Hall as chairman for ten years, Shepherd proved an often outspoken and controversial figure, at times alienating the club's support.