Football Trivia Question of the Day

[Whiffler]

Ure ?

Marinello - no idea where that name sprang from.

 

[glasgowspur]

Charlie nicklas?

 

[THFC6061]

Charlie nicklas?

Yes, Charlie Nicholas (Mexico, 1986) is correct.

One more to get...

 

[Whiffler]

Not ..... Bob Wilson?

 

[glasgowspur]

Why are all the Scottish questions about Celtic players

 

[THFC6061]

Not ..... Bob Wilson?

No, not Bob Wilson, but he was a goalkeeper...

 

[THFC6061]

Wednesday's answer: George Wood (1982) and Charlie Nicholas (1986).

Players from English Clubs who have Participated in FIFA World Cup Finals


Thursday 26th February 2015:

Who was the only Greek player to be German Bundesliga Highest Goalscorer?

 

[Whiffler]

No, not Bob Wilson, but he was a goalkeeper...

I always thought goalkeepers were players too.

 

[THFC6061]

Thursday's answer: Theofanis Gekas (VfL Bochum, 20 goals in season 2006-07).

Bundesliga Highest Goalscorers from Season 1963-64 to 2013-14


Friday 27th February 2015:

Which two goalkeepers wore Sheffield Wednesday's number one shirt in the Premier League?

 

[Baleforce]

pressman
woods

 

[THFC6061]

pressman
woods

Yes, Chris Woods (1993-96) and Kevin Pressman (1996-2000).

Sheffield Wednesday FC Player's Squad Numbers 1993-94 to 1999-2000


Saturday 28th February 2015:

What did winning Football League Cup players receive instead of medals?

 

[THFC6061]

Sunday 1st March 2015:

Which Club has reached the last 32 of the Football League Cup the most times?

 

[Baleforce]

Liverpool?

what was yesterday's answer, was it something quintessentially British, like a joint of meat?

 

[THFC6061]

Liverpool?

what was yesterday's answer, was it something quintessentially British, like a joint of meat?

Almost! Winning Football League Cup Final players used to receive Tankards instead of medals.

Football League Cup Statistics 1960-61 to 2014-15

 

[Baleforce]

awesome, I'd rather have one of those to a medal

 

[THFC6061]

Sunday's answer: Aston Villa have reached the last 32 (Third Round) of the Football League Cup in 46 from a possible 55 seasons.

Football League Cup Club Performances 1960-61 to 2014-15


Monday 2nd March 2015:

Which two players contracted to Watford took part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals?

 

[THFC6061]

Tuesday 3rd March 2015:

Which two African nations won the men's Olympic Games Football gold medal?

 

[Superted]

I think Nigeria is one of them

 

[THFC6061]

I think Nigeria is one of them

Yes, Nigeria (Atlanta, 1996) and Cameroon (Sydney, 2000).

Olympic Football Tournaments 1900-2012 Progress Chart


Wednesday 4th March 2015:

Which player scored the most Premier League goals during a calendar year?

 

[Whiffler]

Ol' Sharkie ?