A multimillionaire football boss has been accused of racism after reportedly saying that every Englishman has at some time called a ‘Chinaman a chink’. Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan, 77, also allegedly told the Guardian that ‘Jewish people chase money more than everybody else’. The former owner of JJB Sports – who is thought to be worth around £200million – is reported to have made the remarks as he defended his appointment of Malky Mackay as the new manager of the club. Scroll down for video Wigan FC owner Dave Whelan (pictured left) has been accused of anti-Semitism after claiming 'Jewish people chase money more than everybody else'
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Dave Whelan is the multi-millionaire owner of Wigan Athletic Football Club
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He caused controversy by appointing Malky Mackay as the club's manager
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Mackay at centre of FA investigation into a series of racist, sexist and homophobic text messages he sent during time as Cardiff manager
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Jews and other ethnic minorities described in derogatory terms in texts
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Now Mr Whelan has claimed 'Jewish people chase money more than everybody else'
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The former owner of JJB Sports chain has been accused of anti-Semitism
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Convicted rapist Ched Evans’s hopes of returning to professional football were in doubt last night after his former club Sheffield United withdrew their offer to let him train with the squad.
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