View Full Version : Official Manchester United History Quiz Thread [R]
BusbyBabes
20 Dec 2007, 01:59 PM
So there's no more until next Friday then..
Yes there will be as I am going to stick twenty questions on here by Friday night at the latest.
Everyone who wants to take part--->answer them by Christmas Eve and I will put the answers on here.
Think you can tackle twenty questions MrTwix??
Twix
20 Dec 2007, 02:09 PM
Yes there will be as I am going to stick twenty questions on here by Friday night at the lastest.
Everyone who wants to take part--->answer them by Christmas Eve and I will put the answers on here.
Think you can tackle twenty questions MrTwix??
Yup yup, I'm up for it.
By the way, I'd rather be called Twix, MrTwix is a dumb screenname...
BusbyBabes
21 Dec 2007, 08:22 AM
United Christmas Quiz
http://www.unicure.com/images/presents.jpg
1) Other than George Best which player has scored six goals in a game?
2)What do Norman Whiteside, Albert Scanlon and Paul Scholes have in common?
3)Name the player other than Wayne Rooney who has scored an hat-trick on his competitve debut.
4)Which European club has played the most competitve games against United?
5)How many times have United beaten German opposition in all competitve games?
6)Under the management of Ernest Mangnall how many competitve games did United win?
7)Apart from Anderlect, Wolves, Derby County, Blackburn and Burnley what other team has been on the end of more than one hat-tricks from different United players?
8) Sir Bobby Charlton was knighted in 1994 and was the first to receive this honour since what player?
9)What was so strange about the FA cup tie against Fleetwood Rangers?
10)From which club did Ernest Mangnall join the ranks of United?
11)What was Billy Meredith known for apart from his moustache and thin legs?
12) Which club was Nobby Styles transferred to after his United career ended?
13)Who scored the only goal in the 1909 FA cup final?
14)Which club was it against?
15)What was the name of Harry Stafford's dog?
16)How many goals did Charlie Roberts score for United?
17)What is the biggest defeat recorded by United against Leeds?
18)What club did Charlie Mitten join when he left United?
19)Duncan Edwards joined United during the 1952-53 season.
Name the other player to join United during that season?
20)How much did Sir Matt Busby pay for the services of Alex Stepney?
cr7torossi
21 Dec 2007, 08:29 AM
^^Answers by PM only, right?
BusbyBabes
21 Dec 2007, 08:31 AM
^^Answers by PM only, right?
Yes if you want to.
cr7torossi
21 Dec 2007, 08:34 AM
Yes if you want to.
meh, I thought we were supposed to send you answers and you compile the results for us and put up answers on Monday.
Edit: let's keep it this way, won't spoil it for anyone
BusbyBabes
21 Dec 2007, 08:36 AM
meh, I thought we were supposed to send you answers and you compile the results for us and put up answers on Monday.
Edit: let's keep it this way, won't spoil it for anyone
err all right do that before you confuse me more!:D
All your answers to me by PM!
Twix
21 Dec 2007, 10:16 AM
When does it have to be in by...?
BusbyBabes
21 Dec 2007, 10:24 AM
When does it have to be in by...?
Well I will stick the answers here by monday so there is no point in giving me the answers afterwards is there?:)
Twix
21 Dec 2007, 10:30 AM
Well I will stick the answers here by monday so there is no point in giving me the answers afterwards is there?:)
My bad..:o
BusbyBabes
24 Dec 2007, 01:31 PM
United Christmas Quiz
http://www.unicure.com/images/presents.jpg
1) Other than George Best which player has scored six goals in a game?
Answer-Harold Halse on 25 September 1911 in the Charity shield (United 8-0 Swindon)
2)What do Norman Whiteside, Albert Scanlon and Paul Scholes have in common?
Answer-They have all scored hat-tricks against West Ham-Paul Scholes in the 7-1 defeat in the 2000/2001 season, Albert Scanlon in the 4-1 defeat on 17th September 1958, and Norman Whiteside in the FA cup. (4-1 defeat of WH on the 3rd of March 1985).
3)Name the player other than Wayne Rooney who has scored an hat-trick on his competitve debut.
Answer-Charles Sugar on 2nd September 1905 against Bristol City (a 5-1 victory for United)
4)Which European club has played the most competitve games against United?
Answer-Juventus have played against United 12 times.
5)How many times have United beaten German opposition in all competitve games?
Answer-Nine times
6)Under the management of Ernest Mangnall how many competitve games did United win?
Answer-202 games
7)Apart from Anderlect, Wolves, Derby County, Blackburn and Burnley what other team has been on the end of more than one hat-tricks from different United players?
Answer-Darwen who played against Newton Heath in the second Division. They were beaten 9-0 on 24 September 1898.
8) Sir Bobby Charlton was knighted in 1994 and was the first to receive this honour since what player?
Answer-Sir Stanley Matthews in 1965
9)What was so strange about the FA cup tie against Fleetwood Rangers?
Answer-The game finished 2-2 after normal time and was set for extra-time but Newton Heath refused to play the extra-time which therefore meant that the game was awarded to Fleetwood Rangers.
10)From which club did Ernest Mangnall join the ranks of United?
Answer-Mangnall joined United from Burnley as he had been their secretary.
11)What was Billy Meredith known for apart from his moustache and thin legs?
Answer-He always had a toothpick dangling from his mouth while playing in matches.
12) Which club was Nobby Styles transferred to after his United career ended?
Answer-Middlesborough
13)Who scored the only goal in the 1909 FA cup final?
Answer-Sandy Turnball
14)Which club was it against?
Answer-Newcastle
15)What was the name of Harry Stafford's dog?
Answer-Major
16)How many goals did Charlie Roberts score for United?
Answer-23 goals
17)What is the biggest defeat recorded by United against Leeds?
Answer- 6-0 defeat on the 9th September 1959.:D
18)What club did Charlie Mitten join when he left United?
Answer-Sante Fe of Columbia
19)Duncan Edwards joined United during the 1952-53 season.
Name the other player to join United during that season?
Answer-Tommy Taylor joined United from Barnsley in the same season.
20)How much did Sir Matt Busby pay for the services of Alex Stepney?
Answer-50,000 pounds from Chelsea.
Hopefully you all had a go at it!
Top red if you get them all right.
TomClare
29 Dec 2007, 07:20 PM
Denis Law also scored six goals in a game - seven in a cup tie and still finished on the losing team!
Bex79
22 Jun 2008, 06:11 AM
@ Tom, was that when he was playing for Citeh? Think I read the match was called off after the first half and Citeh lost the replay. :D
Ok, in honour of the Euros. When was the last time United played a competitive match in Austria and what was the name of the stadium then?
cr7torossi
22 Jun 2008, 06:16 AM
@ Tom, was that when he was playing for Citeh? Think I read the match was called off after the first half and Citeh lost the replay. :D
Ok, in honour of the Euros. When was the last time United played a competitive match in Austria and what was the name of the stadium?
1996-97 CL group stages against Wien?
Bex79
22 Jun 2008, 06:25 AM
Nope. Here's a clue, the stadium was named after a Hollywood star at the time. :D
cr7torossi
22 Jun 2008, 06:28 AM
Nope. Here's a clue, the stadium was named after a Hollywood star at the point. :D
2000-01 group stages against Sturm graz :D
Bex79
22 Jun 2008, 06:30 AM
Yep. :D Any googling involved ?
Over to you for the next question.
cr7torossi
22 Jun 2008, 06:52 AM
Yep. :D Any googling involved ?
Over to you for the next question.
Googled when we played them, thanks to the hint, knew the team though.
Talking of controversial transfers, who is the most expensive transfer between us and Citeh?
Republic of Mancunia
22 Jun 2008, 11:26 AM
Talking of controversial transfers, who is the most expensive transfer between us and Citeh?
Terry Cooke?
Bex79
22 Jun 2008, 11:31 AM
Gah, RoM, THAT was going to be my answer. :mad:
Sold him for about £1 million didn't we? Can't remember anything higher than that, knowing me I'm probably missing something obvious.