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3 Southampton quizzes and 30 Southampton trivia questions.
1.
  Southampton FC History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the history of Southampton Football Club. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, silverginger, Apr 29 03
Tough
silverginger gold member
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  Southampton FC: 2007-08   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Southampton squad of 2007/08 campaign as Saints embark on their third season in the Coca-Cola Championship.
Tough, 10 Qns, synystergraves, Sep 09 07
Tough
synystergraves
249 plays
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  Southampton FC Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the best football team ever - The Saints. It tests your knowledge on the players. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, saints4eva, Nov 18 06
Average
saints4eva
325 plays

Southampton Trivia Questions
1. Which tall England striker moved from Southampton to play for Liverpool in 2005?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Peter Crouch

Crouchie moved to Liverpool at the end of the 04/05 season and played for England in the 2006 World Cup.

2. In which year were the club formed?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: 1885

The club's original name was Southampton St. Mary's but they quickly changed it to Southampton FC.

3. Who was christened "Jesus" by the Saints fans in 2006?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Alexander Ostland

Ostlund is a Swedish right back who George Burley signed in January 2006. He was christened "Jesus" because of his flowing locks and beard, and unlike most players he doesn't do amateur dramatics. Even after a challenge that left him with stud marks across his chest, he did not roll around on the floor or argue with the ref.

4. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: Cecil Knight

Knight was manager between 1894-95, followed by Robson (1895-97), Arnfield (1897-1911) and Swift took over for one season between 1911-12. Southampton have had some famous names in the hot seat over the years, including Glenn Hoddle, Graeme Souness, Lawrie McMenemy and Gordon Strachan.

5. Which national team did Kenwyne Jones play for in the World Cup 2006?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Trinidad and Tobago

He played in the group game against England. The score was England 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago. He is a good striker and often does flick-flacks after he has scored.

6. Where did the club first play their home matches?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: Antelope Ground

The Antelope Ground was used between 1885-97, followed by the County Cricket Ground for the 1897-98 season, and The Dell was used until 2001, when they moved into St. Mary's Stadium. Matt Le Tissier scored the final goal at The Dell on 19th May, 2001 in a 3-2 victory over Arsenal.

7. Who captained the famous 1976 FA Cup winning side?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Peter Rodrigues

This was the first time that Saints have won the FA Cup. They beat Man U 1-0. Bobby Stokes scored in the 83rd minute.

8. In which year did Southampton win the FA Cup for the first time in their history?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: 1976

Bobby Stokes scored the only goal of the game in the 83rd minute against Manchester United. This was the only time Southampton won the FA Cup during the 20th century.

9. Which teenage sensation and Saints Academy product became the youngest player to ever play for England in 2006?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Theo Walcott

Theo broke Rooney's record in a friendly against Hungary before the World Cup. He is very quick and could have gone into athletics but decided to play football instead. Gareth Bale was the youngest player to play for Wales.

10. What is ex-Saint Fitz Hall's nickname?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: One Size

He was called this because Fitz Hall sounds like "fits all", so "One Size Fits All!" He left Saints to join Crystal Palace in 2005 and then moved to Wigan in 2006.

11. In which season did Southampton enter the Football League for the first time?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: 1920-21

Southampton finished 2nd in the 1920-21 Division Three season, just 5 points behind champions Crystal Palace.

12. Which Saints goalie was Player of the Season in 2005?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Antti Niemi

Gordon Strachen signed Niemi in 2002 and he quickly became the number 1 keeper. Claus Lundekvam won Player of the Year in 2006.

13. Who did Southampton beat in 1965 to set a record for their biggest League victory?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: Wolverhampton Wanderers

The game took place on 18th September, 1965 where Southampton beat Wolves 9-3.

14. Which player made two clearances off the line in the Cup Final 2003 and has captained the Saints?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Chris Baird

He became a regular for the first team under George Burley and has also played a lot of games for Northern Ireland. He captained the Saints when Claus was injured at the beginning of the 06/07 season.

15. Where did Southampton sign Paul Telfer from in 2001?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: Coventry City

Telfer began his career at Luton, and played there between 1988-95 when he joined Coventry. He signed for Southampton on 31st October, 2001.

16. Who was referred to as the "Football Genius" from 1999-2004?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Chris Marsden

He was a very talented left midfielder who will always be remembered by Saints fans as the player with no hair. Gorden Strachan once said that he would buy him a wig for Christmas because he missed an easy header.

17. Which player scored the last competative goal at the Dell in 2001?

From Quiz Southampton FC Players

Answer: Matthew Le Tissier

Mattie is truly the greatest player to ever play for Southampton. He was very loyal and rejected transfers to big clubs like Chelsea. In his career he scored 208 goals including 49 out of 50 penalties and they were all for Saints. It would have not been right for anyone else to have scored that goal.

18. Who won the League title when Southampton finished in second place in the 1983-84 season?

From Quiz Southampton FC History

Answer: Liverpool

Southampton finished just three points away from Liverpool, who had 80 points to Southampton's 77.

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