Football Chairman
When he was four years old, his father, Jack, gave him £50-worth of Scunthorpe United shares.
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. Along with Holland, three other board members resigned from the Glanford Park club.
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