Dave Bassett

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David Thomas Bassett (born 4 September 1944) is an English football manager and a former player. Bassett won a total of seven promotions and is one of a select number of managers who took charge of over 1,000 matches. Bassett was born in Stanmore. After a playing career at semi-professional level, he took charge of Fourth Division Wimbledon in 1981, and led them to the First Division within five years; he resigned in 1987 after leading the Dons to 6th place in the top flight. Following a brief stint at Watford, he took over at Sheffield United, leading United to two consecutive promotions from 1988 to 1990. United remained in the top-flight until 1994, when they were relegated on the final day of the season. Bassett was sacked after a poor start to the 1994-95 season. Bassett next managed Crystal Palace, losing in the First Division play-off final in 1996. In 1997, Bassett was appointed general manager and assistant to Stuart Pearce at Nottingham Forest. When Forest were relegated, Bassett...

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