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2 Brentford quizzes and 20 Brentford trivia questions.
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  Brentford FC History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the history of Brentford Football Club. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, silverginger, Feb 02 03
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  Brentford Football Club    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just answer the questions and see how well you know your favorite club.
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Brentford Trivia Questions
1. Who scored the winning goal against Peterborough United in May 1992, which gave Brentford the old Third Division Championship and thus promotion to the new Division one?

From Quiz Brentford Football Club

Answer: Garry Blissett

This was Brentford's first foray in to the first division since 1947. However, they were relegated the following season.

2. In what year were the club formed?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: 1889

At a meeting in 1889, it was decided to form a football club in Brentford, and they were originally to be called 'The Brentford Rowing and Football Club', but they later dropped the idea and settled for just Brentford Football Club.

3. Who scored Brentford's goal in the 1985 Freight Rover Trophy Final at Wembley against Wigan Athletic?

From Quiz Brentford Football Club

Answer: Robbie Cooke

This was Brentford's first visit to Wembley since 1942. They made another Wembley appearance in the division 2 play off final against Crewe Alexandra in 1997 - they lost 1-0.

4. When did Brentford move into Griffin Park for their home games?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: 1903

The club began life at Clifden Road between 1888-91, then moved to Benns Fields until 1895, when they played at Shotters Field. After this, they played at Cross Road until 1900 when they moved to Boston Park, and then Griffin Park. They celebrated 100 years there in 2003.

5. Who did Brentford beat 2-0 in the London War Cup final at Wembley in 1942.

From Quiz Brentford Football Club

Answer: Portsmouth

A crowd of 71,000 turned up to see the fixture, even though the country was only half way though the second World War.

6. Who was Brentford's first manager in their history?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: Will Lewis

Lewis managed the club from 1900-03. Over the years, the club have had some famous names as manager, including former Newcastle United player Malcolm MacDonald (1957-65), Arsenal double-winner, Frank McLintock (1984-87), and former Spurs player Steve Perryman (1987-90).

7. Former Brentford player John Buttigieg played for which National side?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: Malta

Buttigieg played for Brentford between 1988-90, and only made 40 appearances for the club, with no goals to his credit.

8. Who took over from David Webb as Brenford manager in 1997?

From Quiz Brentford Football Club

Answer: Eddie May

Eddie May was appointed on 12th August 1997 and was sacked on 5th November 1997 following poor results. He was succeeded by Micky Adams who went on to manager Leicester city in the Premiership.

9. In 1963, Brentford beat Wrexham to set their biggest league victory. What was the score?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: Brentford 9 Wrexham 0

The game took place on October 15th, 1963.

10. In 1967, which London Club wanted to buy out Brentford and move to Griffin Park?

From Quiz Brentford Football Club

Answer: Queens Park Rangers

In January 1967, the Brentford chairman Jack Dunnett agreed to sell the club to Queens Park Rangers Chairman Jim Gregory, thinking there would be little opposition. However, after 38 days of demonstrations by supporters and national media coverage the sale collapsed and Dunnett sold his shares in the club.

11. Whch year saw Brentford play at Wenbley Stadium in the Freight Rover final?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: 1985

The trophy was open to all Division Two and Three teams. Wigan Athletic were the victors on the day, winning 3-1.

12. When the club first entered the football league in the 1920-21 season, what position out of 22 did they finish in Division Three?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: 21st

Brentford won 9 games out of 42 in their debut season in the Football League.

13. From which club did Brentford sign Mark McCammon in 2000?

From Quiz Brentford FC History

Answer: Charlton Athletic

McCammon was signed by the club on 7th February, 2000.

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