| 词条 | J. Steven Wharton |
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Football ChairmanWhen he was four years old, his father, Jack, gave him £50-worth of Scunthorpe United shares.[3] Steve Wharton became chairman at the start of the 2001-2002 season, replacing his father in the role. However, he later announced his resignation after stating that he would resign if the club were not promoted to the then titled Division Two. He returned as chairman in 2004 after a boardroom battle with his then replacement Chris Holland. He immediately re-appointed then manager Brian Laws following his sacking three weeks earlier.[4] Along with Holland, three other board members resigned from the Glanford Park club. He re-instated Laws again in 2012, but stood down as chairman and withdrew from the board at the end of the 2012/2013 season. He was replaced by former Gainsborough chairman Peter Swann. BusinessHe was the previous head of the Wharton shipping complex at nearby Gunness. This family business of shipping and freight transport was founded by his grandfather Joseph but its sale was announced in 2005. Wharton joined the business in 1961, and was instrumental in the continuing growth and success of the company. His personal fortune is an estimated £33 million.[5] He also owns substantial farming land in Lincolnshire.[6] 2008 illnessOn 17 March 2008, he suffered a suspected heart attack and was admitted to hospital.[7][8] He was released from hospital on 26 March and spent time at home recovering.[9] He returned to club duties in July.[10] He suffered a second heart attack in 2010 and cited his 2013 retirement as being necessary due to his health.[11] References1. ^[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/championship/scunthorpeunited/6932157/Manchester-City-face-tough-task-in-FA-Cup-fourth-round-says-Scunthorpe-chairman.html Manchester City face tough task in FA Cup fourth round, says Scunthorpe chairman] - Daily Telegraph newspaper {{DEFAULTSORT:Wharton, J. Steven}}2. ^Scunthorpe may be a fitting finale for Robinho - Times Online 3. ^City's pampered stars are set for a shock at ageing Glanford Park - Daily Mail newspaper 4. ^Laws back at Scunthorpe -BBC Sport Online 5. ^FourFourTwo magazine, January 2009 6. ^https://cereals.ahdb.org.uk/get-involved/monitor-farms/previous-monitor-farms/louth-monitor-farm/a-brief-introduction-to-j-wharton-(agriculture).aspx 7. ^Scunthorpe chairman hospitalised - Yahoo! Eurosport UK 8. ^Chairman's illness shocks Adkins - BBC Sport Online 9. ^Scunthorpe chairman returns - BBC Sport Online home 10. ^Wharton returning to Scunthorpe - BBC Sport Online 11. ^http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/scunthorpe-united-statement-steve-wharton-s/story-18857364-detail/story.html 3 : English football chairmen and investors|Living people|1943 births |
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