Ex-Tottenham star surprised with how Calvin Bassey got his ‘Big Shirley’ nickname

Former Tottenham ahead Steven Bergwijn has been jolted to prominence at Ajax however shouldn’t be shocked by that

Calvin Bassey known as ‘Massive Shirley’ by a few of his mates and supporters and the participant has revealed how he acquired his nickname.

In a sport referred to as ‘Who’s it?’ on Ajax’s YouTube channel, the previous Rangers star defined why he’s referred to as “Massive Shirley” to Bergwijn.

He defined that he shares the identical surname with Welsh singer, Shirley Bassey and his mates determined to name him by the nickname in consequence. This caught Bergwijn amused and regarded stunning to him.

Who’s Shirley Bassey?

Shirley Veronica Bassey shouldn’t be associated to Calvin Bassey however they’ve a Nigerian hyperlink because the 85-year-old singer’s father hailed from Nigeria.

She is the primary Welsh singer to interrupt into the UK Charts and is revered as the most effective singers in Britain with many awards in her bag.

She had a BBC documentary named ‘Shirley’ produced to inform her story in 2011.

Calvin Bassey additionally described Ajax Serbian captain Dusan Tadic as a terrific position mannequin, nice participant and captain whereas additionally revealing he’ll title his guide “Every part is Attainable” if he ever writes one.