Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterRuud Gullit won one major trophy as a manager and Dennis Wise was the captain who lifted it.After a legendary career in which he claimed two European Cups and the Ballon dOr, Gullit joined Chelsea as a player in 1995, then was appointed as manager a year later following the departure of Glenn Hoddle for the England job.The Dutchman would spend around 18 months as Stamford Bridge gaffer, guiding Chelsea to the 1997 FA Cup the clubs first major trophy for 26 years.Latest Videos FromFourFourTwoWatch full video here: When Gullit managed WiseWise had been part of the Chelsea squad since 1990, and was 29 when Gullit took charge six years later. Hed won 12 England caps but had not been a regular presence in the Three Lions squad, and didnt go to Euro 96.The midfielder was sceptical about whether his new manager would be good for him. You may like "Sir Alex Ferguson crossed a line, and therein lies the difference between me and him, thats how he won 13 league titles and I won none" Kevin Keegan on Newcastle United's 1995/96 Premier League challenge 30 years on from the 'Love it' rant Youri Djorkaeff explains how Johan Cruyff's future influenced his move to Inter Milan After his red card vs Argentina in 1998 David Beckham was the most hated man in England, but went on to have the greatest season of his life We clashed early on because Dennis was convinced I was only interested in fielding foreign players, Gullit revealed.I told him directly I want you to play to your full footballing potential, not like a wild street-fighter picking up constant yellow and red cards.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.I invited him over to my home for a proper talk. I said If you play the way I know you can play, youll represent the national team. He literally laughed at me!In October, Chelsea travelled to Leicester for a Premier League match, and Wise was brought off at half-time.Shortly after our chat, I substituted him while captain against Leicester when we were 1-0 down, and we turned it around to win 3-1, explained Gullit, speaking on behalf of NY Sports Day. He was furious and didnt speak to me for two weeks!Eventually, a mutual friend I played golf with told Dennis he was misjudging the situation and urged him to talk to me properly. He did, and the rest is history.Dennis Wise was an outstanding footballer when focusing on his technical game. I gave him an ultimatum Either play the way I know you can play, or you dont play at all, captain or not. He chose to adapt, and he was magnificent for us.TOPICSRuud GullitDennis WiseChelseaPremier LeagueChris FlanaganSocial Links NavigationSenior Staff WriterChris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from more than 20 countries, in places as varied as Ivory Coast and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, AFCON and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
