Dave Bassett - Settling the Score

Dave Bassett

• Publisher: John Blake
• eBook ISBN:
  9781784185114
• Year: 2012

Dave Bassett is one of football's colourful characters. He is the man who led Wimbledon to their FA Cup triumph in 1988. His talents are renowned throughout the football league. In his autobiography he reveals the stories that have been the hallmark of his amazing career.He reveals the truth behind his four days in charge of Crystal Palace, his fiery relationship with Elton John at Watford, the boardroom battles during his time at Sheffield United and also the chain of events that led to his rejection of Manchester City.He also explains his philosophy of football which has led to his success and made him one of the personalities in the history of the game.'Fantastic - The best football book of the year.' - The Mirror

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Contents
• Foreword
• 1: Dave or Harry?
• 2: Graduating to the Dons
• 3: I’m In Charge
• 4: Serving Uncle Sam
• 5: What’s Elton John Doing in My House?
• 6: What a Disappointment
• 7: Flashing Blades
• 8: Going Up — Again
• 9: The Jaws of Doom
• 10: Harry Houdini Strikes Again
• 11: Christmas in August
• 12: A Sheffield Derby — at Wembley!
• 13: Boardroom Battles
• 14: We Were Robbed!
• 15: Promises, Promises
• 16: At the Sharp End
• 17: What Happened Next
• 18: Deep In The Forest
• 19: Forest Ups and Downs
• 20: Off to Oakwell
• 21: Into the Foxes’ Lair
• Copyright