The Crazy Gang at Wimbledon FC in the 1980s was known for their extreme and humorous pranks in the dressing room. Players like Dennis Wise and Vinnie Jones regularly pranked teammates, with Wise often assigning coffee-fetching duties. Dave Beasant, who captained the team to FA Cup glory, recalled his initiation, which involved having his crash helmet filled with substances. Nakedness was a common punishment for various infractions within the squad, emphasizing the bizarre and chaotic environment of the team during that era.
Dave Beasant recalls his initiation into the Crazy Gang at Wimbledon, where he was welcomed by having his crash helmet filled with various substances. He humorously notes, “From my point of view, the best was talcum powder, but there were other things.”
The Crazy Gang's dressing room was notorious for pranks, and Dean Lewington mentions that players were naked as punishment for various infractions, including birthdays and scoring goals.
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