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Southampton FC: 2007-08 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the Southampton squad of 2007/08 campaign as Saints embark on their third season in the Coca-Cola Championship.

A multiple-choice quiz by synystergraves. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
synystergraves

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
272,067

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
249

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Colombian midfielder Jhon Viafara switched to wearing which squad number for the 2007-08 campaign? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which young star did George Burley successfully manage to sign on loan from Liverpool for the 2007-08 season? Hint

Adam Hammill

Craig Linfield

Danny Guthrie

Besian Idrizaj

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player joined Southampton from Sunderland to make-way for Kenwyne Jones moving in the other direction? Hint

Greg Halford

Stern John

Liam Lawrence

David Robertson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which goalkeeper was the only goal keeper fit enough or available to go on Southampton's pre-season tour of Norway? Hint

Matej Rondos

Kelvin Davis

Michael Poke

Bartosz Bialkowski

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the defensive partnership in the centre of defence during Southampton's disastrous 4-1 defeat on the opening day of the season to Crystal Palace? Hint

Gregory Vignal & Sean Rudd

Darren Powell & Claus Lundekvam

Chris Makin & Alan Bennett

Michael Svensson & Alexander Ostlund

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which player is affectionately known as "Jesus" by the Southampton fans? Hint

Rudi Skacel

Inigo Idiakez

Mario Licka

Alexander Ostlund

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 2006-07 player of the year Chris Baird was transferred to which Premiership club in the close season? Hint

Wigan Athletic

Tottenham Hotspur

Aston Villa

Fulham

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which club did Southampton sign defender Wayne Thomas from before the end of the August transfer window? Hint

Hull City

Blackpool

Stoke City

Burnley

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which player was signed on a free transfer from Middlesbrough on the last day of the transfer window in the August? Hint

Jason Euell

James Morrison

Stuart Parnaby

Josh Dutton-Black

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Question 10 of 10

10. Inigo Idiakez requested to switch to which squad number in the close season of 2006-07? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Colombian midfielder Jhon Viafara switched to wearing which squad number for the 2007-08 campaign?

Answer: 16

Jhon Viafara was instrumental during Southampton's playoff game against Derby County at the end of the 2006-07 season, scoring two goals in the 3-2 win at Pride Park.

2. Which young star did George Burley successfully manage to sign on loan from Liverpool for the 2007-08 season?

Answer: Adam Hammill

Adam Hammill, a young winger, joined Southampton on loan for the 2007-08 season following a successful loan to Dunfermline Athletic the season before. Hammill can play on either wing and is touted to be one of the more talented players from Liverpool's illustrious youth academy.

3. Which player joined Southampton from Sunderland to make-way for Kenwyne Jones moving in the other direction?

Answer: Stern John

Stern John has enjoyed stints in England at Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, Coventry City and Sunderland. John was signed at the end of the August transfer window.

4. Which goalkeeper was the only goal keeper fit enough or available to go on Southampton's pre-season tour of Norway?

Answer: Michael Poke

Kelvis Davis was injured and Bartosz Bialkowski was on international duty leaving only Michael Poke available for the matches against Kvik Halden and Svarstad, the latter of which Southampton defeated 12-0.

5. Who was the defensive partnership in the centre of defence during Southampton's disastrous 4-1 defeat on the opening day of the season to Crystal Palace?

Answer: Chris Makin & Alan Bennett

Chris Makin is primarily a full-back but had to switch to the centre because of an extensive injury list that Southampton had to deal with at the start of the season. Alan Bennett arrived on loan from Reading after spending a season in their reserves following his transfer from Cork City in Eire.

6. Which player is affectionately known as "Jesus" by the Southampton fans?

Answer: Alexander Ostlund

Alexander Ostlund has gained this nickname for his large beard and flowing locks. He plays at right back and is a solid defender, having previously played for Feyenoord in Holland and Hammarby in Sweden.

7. The 2006-07 player of the year Chris Baird was transferred to which Premiership club in the close season?

Answer: Fulham

Northern Ireland international Chris Baird was Southampton's player of the year in the 2006/07 due to his valiant efforts in the centre of the defence and taking on the Captaincy in the absence due to injury of Claus Lundekvam. He joined Fulham to link up with the former Northern Ireland boss Lawrie Sanchez.

8. Which club did Southampton sign defender Wayne Thomas from before the end of the August transfer window?

Answer: Burnley

Wayne Thomas is a powerful and commanding centre back. He made his debut in the 2-1 win at Norwich City taking Pele's vacant #3 shirt. He started his career at Torquay, United before signing for Stoke City in 2000.

9. Which player was signed on a free transfer from Middlesbrough on the last day of the transfer window in the August?

Answer: Jason Euell

Jason Euell is a Jamaican International who rose through the ranks of Wimbledon's youth academy. He signed for Charlton Athletic following Wimbledon's relegation from the Premiership. He signed for Middlesbrough in August 2006.

10. Inigo Idiakez requested to switch to which squad number in the close season of 2006-07?

Answer: 27

Inigo Idiakez is a Spanish midfielder who was signed from Derby County on the last day of the transfer window in 2006, linking up again with George Burley. He started his career with Real Sociedad in Spain.

Source: Author synystergraves

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