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The Crazy Gang were a group of British entertainers, formed in the early 1930s. In the mature form the group's six men were Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen, Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox, Charlie Naughton and Jimmy Gold. The group achieved considerable domestic popularity and were a favourite of the royal family, especially King George VI .
The Crazy Gang is a nickname coined by the English media in reference to the Wimbledon F.C. teams of the 1980s and '90s. The name, originally that of a well known group of British comedy entertainers popular in the late 1930s, became commonly associated with Wimbledon as a result of the often cheeky and boisterously macho behaviour of their ...
Apr 17, 2024 · Former Wimbledon player and manager Dave Bassett believes the antics of the famous 'Crazy Gang' during the 1980s would be worthy of a Netflix documentary.
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Dec 24, 2014 · The Crazy Gang documents the famous Wimbledon F.C. team of the 1980s and 90s, nicknamed the ‘Crazy Gang’ due to the brutish nature of its players. It contains exclusive interviews with players from the era, including Vinnie Jones, Dave Beasant, Dennis Wise, and John Fashanu, who led their team to its famous FA Cup victory in the 1988 final ...
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Learn about the legendary football team that shocked the world by beating Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup final. Watch a new documentary that reunites some of the notorious players and managers of the Crazy Gang.
Dubbed "The Crazy Gang" because of the eccentric behaviour of its players, fans and chairman, Sam Hammam, the club's greatest moment came in 1988 when, very much against expectation, the team won the FA Cup, beating overwhelming favourites Liverpool 1–0 with a goal from Lawrie Sanchez. 37,000 Wimbledon fans witnessed captain Dave Beasant ...
Feb 10, 2015 · How a small club from south-west London rose to glory with a direct and intimidating style of football, led by the likes of Vinnie Jones and John Fashanu. Learn about the origins, the challenges, the controversies and the legacy of the Crazy Gang.
