Dave Bassett
Well- known for guiding Wimbledon FC to the top flight First Division in the 1980s.
David “Harry” Bassett began his football journey as a defensive midfielder at the semi-professional level, representing clubs such as Hayes, Wycombe Wanderers, Walton & Hersham FC, and later Wimbledon FC.
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Dave Bassett
However, he is best known for his remarkable managerial success with Wimbledon FC, guiding the club to the First Division in the 1980s. Taking over from Dario Gradi at Plough Lane in 1981, Bassett achieved the extraordinary by leading Wimbledon to the top flight just a few years after they were elected to the Football League in 1977—a truly historic accomplishment.
Dave remains one of football’s most charismatic figures, captivating audiences on the after-dinner circuit with his wealth of entertaining stories and anecdotes from his illustrious career.
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