Downes has recently penned a book on the crazy gang at wimbledon, of which he was an integral part. As a football team, wimbledon fc represented the last mob in town. Having hurtled through the amateur divisions into english footballs top flight during a ten year run from 1976 to 1986, the crazy gang assaulted the games elite and cracked heads with a spirit that too often resembled a kamikaze attack. Bassett and downes will write about clubs incredible rise in. Having cut his teeth at wimbledon in the company of wally downes, often cited as the lead instigator of the ferocious crazy gang spirit as. The crazy gang by dave bassett and wally downes price ps15. This is an original photo of the book we have in stock, additional photos are available upon request usual signs of a well read book but good overall condition. Thankyou to crimey and the womble for helping with the questions. Promoted to the football league in 1977, wimbledon fc was a small team from south london that against the odds went all the way to the top of the first division, if we can sell newcastle brown to japan, and if wimbledon can make it to the first division, there is surely no achievement beyond. Downes started out as an apprentice with wimbledon and was their first ever fulltime football league apprentice.
In the crazy gang harry and wally are joined by a host of former wimbledon players and staff both famous names like vinnie jones lawrie sanchez and dave beasant but. Wally downes was the midfield fulcrum of the dons, but also the ringleader for the various acts of debauchery and general silliness that earned the club their reputation. Bassett and downes to write book on wimbledons crazy gang. During an indepth interview with rob cornell for dons player to mark the launch of a new crazy gang book, downes spoke about the managerial methods of dave harry bassett, who guided wimbledon from the old fourth. Supporters will want to get their tickets early for this special event at the club on friday, 16 october as there is sure to be high demand for the occasion. Dec 04, 2018 downes made over 200 appearances as a central figure in the wimbledon crazy gang which rose through the football league in the 1980s, before the club was moved to milton keynes and replaced in wimbledon by the new club formed by supporters. The crazy gang by dave bassett 9780857503251 booktopia. The crazy gang by wally downes, dave bassett paperback, 2016. Sep 24, 2015 wally downes was the midfield fulcrum of the dons, but also the ringleader for the various acts of debauchery and general silliness that earned the club their reputation. The dons made a mockery of their position at the bottom of league one as they dumped topflight west ham out in the fourth round.
Dave bassett, and coauthor wally downes, make it clear that this book has been written in response to those involved in the bt sport documentary the crazy gang, who bassett feels had not done their homework on the years before the 1988 cup final having an agenda whereby they wanted to sensationalise some of the stories. The crazy gang by dave bassett, wally downes nook book. Mar 25, 2015 dave bassett and wally downes to set record straight after bt documentary with book on wimbledons crazy gang. Sep 24, 2015 the crazy gang is the story of a football miracle. Wally downes has urged his afc wimbledon players to use their fa cup heroics as a springboard to pull off the great escape. Crazy gangs wally downes the magic sponge with jimmy. Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering. The crazy gang ebook written by dave bassett, wally downes. Wimbledon helped turn me into a man new dons assistant.
Oct 28, 2015 carlton cole tweets praise of former west ham firstteam coach wally downes. He is often cited as being the main instigator of the crazy gang spirit at the club, as it rose from the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the crazy gang. He is often cited as being the main instigator of the crazy gang spirit at the club, as it rose from the fourth to the first.
The crazy gang by dave bassett penguin books australia. Wally downes urges afc wimbledon to pull off a great escape. Wally downes on how afc wimbledon tempted him back to uk and. Crazy gang football, a nickname for the wimbledon football team of the 1980s and the 1990s crazy gang comedy group, a group of british entertainers formed in the 1930s.
That came about because i was the first one in the first apprentice, said downes. Oct 29, 2015 the crazy gang ebook written by dave bassett, wally downes. Crazy gangs wally downes s1 ep2 wimbledon legend and top football coach wally downes joins jimmy bullard, rob beckett and ian smith for a. Oct 29, 2015 buy the crazy gang by bassett, dave, downes, wally isbn. When chesney allen left, his place was taken by eddie gray who worked as a solo performer, not with bud flanagan. Sep 03, 2015 afc wimbledon are delighted to announce that dons heroes dave bassett and wally downes will be launching a new book about the real story of the crazy gang. Plough lane memories and putting the crazy gangs record.
Wally downes said there was a lot more to the crazy gangs success than the long ball game and intimidation of opponents. Oct 31, 2015 the crazy gang, by dave bassett and wally downes. Jan 27, 2019 wally downes wants the fa cup run to boost afc wimbledons league form daniel hamburypa but the form has really got to pick up if we are going to make a fist of it now. Carlton cole tweets praise of former west ham firstteam coach wally downes. Downes made over 200 appearances as a central figure in the wimbledon crazy gang which rose through the football league in the 1980s, before the club was moved to milton keynes and replaced in wimbledon by the new club formed by supporters. Wally downes was the midfield fulcrum of the dons, but also the ringleader for the various acts of debauchery, vandalism and general silliness that earned the club their reputation. Both were part of the crazy gang the nickname handed to a group of players who were a handful on the pitch and off it. He is the nephew of former world middleweight boxing champion terry downes playing career. Crazy gang football, a nickname for the wimbledon football team of the 1980s and the 1990s crazy gang comedy group, a group of british entertainers formed in the 1930s crazy gang comics, a band of marvel comics criminals modeled after alice in wonderland characters. Three doubleacts made up the original members of the crazy gang. Dave bassett and wally downes to set record straight after bt documentary with book on wimbledons crazy gang.
The crazy gang by dave bassett overdrive rakuten overdrive. Former wimbledon midfielder wally downes made over 200 appearances for the club and has recently coauthored the book the crazy gang with dave bassett. Bud flanagan and chesney allen, jimmy nervo and teddy knox, and charlie naughton and jimmy gold. In the crazy gang, harry and wally are joined by a host of former wimbledon players and staff, both famous names like vinnie jones, lawrie sanchez and dave beasant, but also. The crazy gang goodreads meet your next favorite book. This is a club that creates its own history every day, just by being around. Best moments from new book on wimbledons crazy gang the sun. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. He doesnt pick out any one story, instead recommending that people buy the 2015 book written by dave bassett and downes which has contributions from vinnie jones, lawrie.
Wally downes on how afc wimbledon tempted him back to uk and who was the force behind the crazy gang. Dons manager harry bassett and crazy gang founder member wally downes decided to write their own book and put the record straight. Oct 24, 2015 he makes a similar point in the new book, the crazy gang, he has coauthored with his onetime player and aidedecamp wally downes, to put the record straight on the back of the lopsided bt sport. Buy the crazy gang by bassett, dave, downes, wally isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Crazy gang s wally downes s1 ep2 wimbledon legend and top football coach wally downes joins jimmy bullard, rob beckett and ian smith for a chinwag about football, vinnie jones and the good old days.
Best moments from new book on wimbledons crazy gang the. The crazy gang by wally downes, dave bassett paperback. There have been suggestions that the midfielder was the instigator or catalyst of the crazy gang. Carlton cole tweets praise of former west ham firstteam. Dons manager harry bassett and crazy gang founder member wally downes decided. This is how soccer really was, and how fans want to remember it. Harry bassett and wally downes wrote their own book about the crazy gang times as they were disappointed with the way the story was. Harry bassett and wally downes wrote their own book about the crazy gang times as they were disappointed with the way the story was portrayed in the doc. There are no premier league primadonnas in the crazy gang.
Bassett and downes will write about clubs incredible rise in 1980s. Downes appointment has been met with approval from the dons fanbase. The crazy gang by dave bassett, wally downes waterstones. Best moments from new book on wimbledons crazy gang. He is often cited as being the main instigator of the crazy gang spirit at the club, as it rose from the fourth to the first division inside a decade. May not look good on your bookcase after reading and probably not suitable as a present unless hard to find elsewhere most images are stock photos. When chesney allen left, his place was taken by eddie gray who worked as.
The yorkshire post this week following the publication of the crazy gang, a book he has coauthored with former wimbledon captain wally. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Explore books by wally downes with our selection at. Oct 23, 2015 wally downes said there was a lot more to the crazy gangs success than the long ball game and intimidation of opponents. Wally downes was the midfield fulcrum of the dons but also the ringleader for the various acts of debauchery and general silliness that earned the club their reputation. He was a part of dave bassetts side which went from division four to division one now the premier league.
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