Other Teams A-L Trivia

1. Colchester United have played their home games at the Colchester Community Stadium since 2008. What was the name of their original ground, which might call to mind a Daniel Craig film?

From Quiz Choose a Team Starting with C

Answer: Layer Road

Colchester United were founded in 1937 and played at Layer Road until their new stadium was opened. The club were elected to the Football League in 1950 and gained promotion to the Championship division, the second tier, for one season in 2007. By 2016, they had been relegated to League Two, the fourth, and lowest, level of the English Football League. The Daniel Craig film was 'Layer Cake', from 2004.

From Quiz Accrington Stanley! Who Are They?

Answer: Stanley Villa

A club, simply named Accrington FC, was formed in 1876 and was one of the 12 founder members of the Football League in 1888. But the club was dissolved in 1893 due to financial problems. Stanley Villa chose this name as they met at Stanley Working Men's Club, aka the Stanley Arms, in Stanley Street). They changed their name to Accrington Stanley in 1893.

From Quiz The Mighty O's

Answer: 1881

They were initially known as Glyn Cricket Club, and changed their name to Eagles FootballClub in 1886. In 1888 they adopted the name Orient, and a year later changed their name again, to Clapton Orient. They became Leyton Orient in 1946. (They used the name Orient, without an adjective, for 21 years from 1966 to 1987).

From Quiz Burton Albion

Answer: The Pirelli Stadium

They used to play on Eton Park, which was demolished in 2005, and replaced across the road with the Pirelli Stadium.

From Quiz Barnet FC

Answer: The Bees

The nickname is sourced from the town apiary, which was behind the club's homeground in the early 1900s. Though it upsets Brentford fans intensely, they share the name the Bees, Barnet's colours (black and amber) are closer to a bee's colours than Brentford's red and white. West Bromwich Albion are the Baggies, named after the baggy trousers worn by the iron workers who originally formed the team. The Hornets are nearby Watford FC, and the Baa Baas are actually the rugby combined international team, the Barbarians.

From Quiz Kidderminster Harriers

Answer: 1886

Kidderminster were formed in 1886 after 9 years as an athletics club.

From Quiz The Super Glens

Answer: 1882

They officially registered with the Irish FA on 7th November, 1882.

From Quiz Hartlepool United FC History

Answer: 1908

The club also adopted Victoria Park as their home ground this year, and were originally named Hatlepools United until 1968, when they were renamed as just Hartlepool, and in 1977 they became Hartlepool United.

From Quiz Grimsby Town FC History

Answer: 1878

The club was formed as Grimsby Pelham in 1878, and changed their name to Grimsby Town a year later.

From Quiz Gillingham FC History

Answer: 1893

The club also moved into Priestfield Stadium in this year.

From Quiz Exeter City FC History

Answer: 1904

Exeter also moved into St James Park in 2003.

From Quiz Darlington FC History

Answer: 1883

Darlington also moved into Feethams in this year.

From Quiz Crystal Palace FC History

Answer: 1905

Although a team by the same name were formed in 1861, this is the official year that Crystal Palace FC were formed.

From Quiz Crewe Alexandra FC

Answer: Princess Alexandra, wife of the Prince of Wales

Princess Alexandra was the wife of Edward, Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria, and later King Edward VII. Although this may seem an unusual way to name a team nowadays, it was quite common in the late 19th century - many football teams at various levels in the UK had Victoria as part of their name e.g. Northwich Victoria, located 15 miles north of Crewe, were formed three years earlier in 1874..

From Quiz Colchester United FC History

Answer: 1937

Colchester Town were founded in 1874, but it wasn't until 1937 when Colchester United evolved from that club.

From Quiz Chesterfield FC

Answer: 1866

The club were formed in 1866, but folded in 1881, only to return 3 years later. In 1888, they were renamed as Chesterfield Town, and, in 1919 they changed the club name again, to Chesterfield Municipal, but reverted back to the Chesterfield Football Club a year later.

From Quiz Cheltenham Town FC History

Answer: 1892

The club was nicknamed 'The Rubies' when they were formed, based on the red shirts they wore.

From Quiz Carlisle United FC History

Answer: 1903

The club also moved into Brunton Park five years later in 1908.

From Quiz Cambridge United FC History

Answer: 1912

There was a club formed as Cambridge United in 1909, but there wasn't any connection between that club and the club formed in 1912 as Abbey United, which became Cambridge United in 1951.

From Quiz Bradford City FC History

Answer: 1903

Bradford City were formed in 1903, and were immediately elected into the Football League, Division Two. In their first season (1903-04), they finished 10th out of 18 teams in the division.

From Quiz AFC Bournemouth History

Answer: Boscombe

Boscombe FC were formed in 1899, and entered the Bounemouth and District Junior League. In 1923, they changed their name to Bournemouth & Boscombe, and it wasn't until 48 years later in 1971, when they became known as AFC Bournemouth.

From Quiz Boston United FC History

Answer: 1933

Boston entered the Midland League in 1933, which was a league mainly for reserve teams. They eventually finished 14th out of 17 teams with 25 points from 32 games.

From Quiz Barnsley FC History

Answer: 1887

Reverend Tiverton Preedy formed the club which was named Barnsley St. Peters, but was renamed to Barnsley in 1897.

From Quiz Lincoln City: The History

Answer: 1883

There had been teams playing in Lincoln since at least the 1860s but it took until 1883 for the official formation of Lincoln City.

From Quiz Accrington Stanley! Who Are They?

Answer: 2

Accrington were one of the strongest sides in the combination, winning the title twice in 1902-03 and 1905-06, along with two runner-up spots in 1903-04 and 1912-13. Only twice did they finish outside the top half of the table, battling sides such as Rochdale, Oldham Athletic, Stockport County, and reserve sides from Football League clubs such as Liverpool, Everton, and fierce local rivals Blackburn Rovers.

From Quiz The Mighty O's

Answer: Tony Wood

Tony Wood OBE had no choice but to sell the club in 1995 after losing his coffee growing business during the Rwandan civil war. He sold it for a five pounds to Barry Hearm. There was a tv documentary about the club in the mid-1990s entitled, "Orient: Club for a Fiver".

From Quiz Burton Albion

Answer: Brian Clough

Unfortunately, Brian Clough died on 20 September 2004. He was known for his success with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. His son, Nigel, became the manager of Burton Albion in October 1998.

From Quiz Barnet FC

Answer: Black and amber

Though the pattern and shade changed virtually every year, the amber varying from yellow at one extreme to orange at the other, they always keep to the same basic colours.

From Quiz Kidderminster Harriers

Answer: Paul Jones (Southampton)

Paul Jones was a Harrier for 5 years (1986-91).

From Quiz The Super Glens

Answer: Oakfield and Nettlefield

The 2 struggling junior sides amalgamated instead of disbanding, and played their games at Ormeau Park.

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