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Quiz about GB Association Football Team 1

G.B. Association Football Team [1] Quiz

As football fans we can all pick great teams. This is my selection of players to represent G.B. Playing a 4-4-2 system, Gordon Banks would be G.K. See what you think and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by ykroy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ykroy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,084

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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574

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Question 1 of 10

1. George Cohen, the England right back in the 1966 World Cup victory played for which club? Hint

West Ham United

Arsenal

Queens Park Rangers

Fulham

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Question 2 of 10

2. Denis Irwin, the Republic of Ireland defender began his playing career at which club? Hint

Manchester United

Leeds United

Oldham Athletic

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Billy Bremner signed for which club after leaving Leeds United in 1976? Hint

Hull City

Doncaster Rovers

York City

Halifax Town

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1957, John Charles joined which Italian club after his first spell at Leeds United? Hint

Roma

A.C.Milan

Inter Milan

Juventus

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1962, Bobby Moore played his first World Cup game. What country hosted the 1962 World Cup finals? Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Mexico

Chile

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Question 6 of 10

6. At which English club did George Best end his career? Hint

Fulham

Queens Park Rangers

Stockport county

Bournemouth

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Question 7 of 10

7. Manchester United gave Paul Scholes his first team debut in 1994 scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory over which club? Hint

Birmingham City

Aston Villa

Port Vale

Charlton Athletic

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1980, Liverpool signed Ian Rush from which club? Hint

Wrexham

Chester City

Crewe Alexandra

Shrewsbury Town

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Question 9 of 10

9. Denis Law was Scotland's first player to win the prestigious European Player of the Year award. What team was Law playing for when he received this accolade? Hint

Manchester City

Manchester United

Torino

Huddersfield Town

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1991, coming on as a substitute, Ryan Giggs made his debut for Manchester United. Who beat United 2-0 in that game? Hint

Everton

Arsenal

Leeds United

Liverpool

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George Cohen, the England right back in the 1966 World Cup victory played for which club?

Answer: Fulham

A one club man, George made 459 appearances for Fulham and gained 37 caps playing for England. George Best described Cohen, "The best fullback I ever played against".

2. Denis Irwin, the Republic of Ireland defender began his playing career at which club?

Answer: Leeds United

While playing for Man Utd. Denis won the European champions league once, the F.A. Cup 3 times, and the Premier League title on 7 occasions. Irwin was capped 56 times for The Republic of Ireland.

3. Billy Bremner signed for which club after leaving Leeds United in 1976?

Answer: Hull City

A Leeds United legend, Billy had 587 appearances for the club and was capped by Scotland 54 times. Tenacious and with great vision, Bremner although not always popular with opposing fans, rarely had a bad game.

4. In 1957, John Charles joined which Italian club after his first spell at Leeds United?

Answer: Juventus

World class at centre forward or centre half, John played 308 games for Leeds scoring 153 goals. He had 150 games for Juventus and scored an incredible 93 goals. In 1997, Juventus fans voted John best ever foreign player to play for their club. He was capped by Wales 38 times.

5. In 1962, Bobby Moore played his first World Cup game. What country hosted the 1962 World Cup finals?

Answer: Chile

Bobby gained 108 caps for England and was captain in 1966 when England won the World Cup. A West Ham United legend and respected throughout the footballing world for his great skill and sportsmanship.

6. At which English club did George Best end his career?

Answer: Bournemouth

The highlight of George's flamboyant career was in 1968 when Utd. won the European Cup for the first time. George gave a dazzling display, scoring in a 4-1 win over Benfica. Also capped 37 times by Northern Ireland where the admiration for him was summed up by the local saying, "Maradona good, Pele better, George Best".

7. Manchester United gave Paul Scholes his first team debut in 1994 scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory over which club?

Answer: Port Vale

A one-club man, Paul made over 400 appearances for Utd. and gained 66 caps for England. A general in midfield and always likely to score spectacular goals.

8. In 1980, Liverpool signed Ian Rush from which club?

Answer: Chester City

In his two spells at Liverpool, Rush played 469 games scoring 229 goals. He was capped by Wales 78 times. A formidable striker, Ian scored goals with either foot and possessed a bullet header.

9. Denis Law was Scotland's first player to win the prestigious European Player of the Year award. What team was Law playing for when he received this accolade?

Answer: Manchester United

Known at Old Trafford as "The King", Denis scored 171 goals during his time at Manchester United. He was capped 55 times for Scotland scoring 30 goals. A great crowd pleaser, Denis scored many memorable goals.

10. In 1991, coming on as a substitute, Ryan Giggs made his debut for Manchester United. Who beat United 2-0 in that game?

Answer: Everton

A loyal servant to United, it was his only club. He played in well over 500 games for the Manchester club and been capped 64 times for Wales.

Source: Author ykroy

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