Former Wimbledon manager Allen Batsford dies aged 77 of heart attack

Former Wimbledon manager Allen Batsford collapsed and died after watching Chelsea's dramatic 2-1 win over Fulham on Monday. Batsford, 77, who took the Dons into the Football League in 1977, suffered a heart attack at Fulham Broadway underground station.  Memories: Then Leeds United manager Jimmy Armfield (left) with his arm round Wimbledon manager Allen Batsford (right) at the old Plough Lane ground Former Dons goalkeeper Dickie Guywas full of praise for Batsford. He told the Croydon Guardian: 'What he did with us was incredible.'As soon as he came to the club he changedeverything and made it a lot more professional. 'He was very thorough and single-minded and knew what he wanted to do. Guy added: 'He was a nice man, a great friend and a good manager.' Chelsea players urging Carlo Ancelotti to spend as dressing-room fears grow over Blues' firepower Ballack ready to sign new two-year Chelsea deal despite 2010 quit threatFULHAM FC

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