Dave Bassett: The Truth Behind Wimbledon's Crazy Gang, Sheff Utd Pomp & Van Hooijdonk At Forest
The ManagersShow Notes
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by management royalty - former Wimbledon, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest boss Dave Bassett!
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Dave reflects on his non-league beginnings and his remarkable rise with Wimbledon, guiding the unfancied club from the Fourth Division to the top flight in just nine years.
He shares stories from the infamous “Crazy Gang” era before turning to another dressing room packed with big personalities at Sheffield United - including the formidable Billy Whitehurst.
The conversation also explores his spell at Nottingham Forest, where he opens up about the challenges of managing the mercurial Pierre van Hooijdonk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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