'It was a monumental error but I didn’t see it and neither did Elton' – Dave Bassett

Summer 1987

Meet the new boss, very different to the old boss. Elton John wasted little time lining up a successor to Graham Taylor. He called round to see Dave Bassett, who had been part of a similar fairytale journey through the divisions at Wimbledon. Bassett also had a reputation as a long ball manager, although Wimbledon's style was a lot rougher and readier than Watford's, especially as Taylor's side had evolved into a more sophisticated version over the years.

On the face of it, Bassett was the logical choice, the perfect man to continue the story at Vicarage Road. But very early on it became apparent it was not a match made in heaven.

Enjoy the game by Lionel Birnie. Read by Colin Mace. Produced by Jon Moonie.

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