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Daily Star Sport , we take a look at some of the most baffling and bizarre stories linked to football initiations, one of the game's wackier quirks which has often caused carnage and controversy.Where better to start than with Wheater himself? At 35, the defender was recently handed his latest career lifeline by former club Darlington after a lengthy spells on the sidelines following back surgery.What better way to thank the National League North side than by treating them to an enthusiastic Elton John tribute? For his Darlington homecoming, the former Middlesbrough man adorned jazzy glasses before performing 'I'm Still Standing' while propped up on a chair holding a pretend microphone. Classic.What is your favourite football initiation story? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionDuring the 80s and 90s, Wimbledon's Crazy Gang hit the headlines for all manner of reasons.

Graeme Souness binned him after just four months in Glasgow.The former England ace urged Ryan Kent not to follow the same road while he’s still wanted by the Light Blues.Sterland admitted he would never have returned to his native Yorkshire in 1989 if it wasn’t for the shock of Souness telling him he was surplus to requirements.The full-back had only joined Gers that March in an £800,0000 move from Sheffield Wednesday and helped them to title success.