Reflections on a Sports Icon and Changing Perceptions

The 1990s were a very different time for footballers.

They chatted up barmaids at the local boozer, welcomed new teammates by torching their cars and broke their opponents’ ankles for fun.

No one summed up those heady days more than Dennis Wise, the 5ft 6in Chelsea captain with a thirst for violence.

The Blues legend murdered Blue Peter goldfish, held caretakers hostage, and knocked himself unconscious at Kylie Minogue’s favourite restaurant.

This is his story…

Links from the show:

Vandals break into Blue Peter garden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJXFwpM2txk 

Team talk to Indonesian youngsters: https://x.com/Thogden/status/1252005732033204226

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