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  West Bromwich Albion FC   great trivia quiz  
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 10 Qns
Ten questions about my team; West Bromwich Albion. Mostly general information, not facts and figures: a doddle for Albion supporters and fairly straightforward for British football fans.
Average, 10 Qns, Mutchisman, Jul 28 11
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Mutchisman
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  West Bromwich Albion FC History    
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 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the history of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Aug 23 05
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silverginger gold member
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  West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players    
Multiple Choice
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Hello and welcome to a quiz on West Bromwich Albion's players in the 2013-14 season. Good luck and have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, runaway_drive, Apr 16 14
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  WBA FC: Black Country Pride    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The mighty West Brom, founder members of the English Football League and the love of my life. This should be a stroll in the park for any Baggie boys and girls.
Average, 10 Qns, RattleheadUK, Oct 31 06
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  West Bromwich Albion    
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 10 Qns
A random West Bromwich Albion quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, throstle0luv, Dec 18 07
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  West Bromwich Albion: 2004-05    
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 10 Qns
The unforgettable 2004-05 season, and a last day escape from relegation for the famous Baggies. Reckon you know the story of the season?
Tough, 10 Qns, rattleheaduk, May 29 09
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trivia question Quick Question
In 1979 Albion became the first British team to tour which country?

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West Bromwich Albion Trivia Questions
1. Which team was Jonathan Greening playing for before he joined West Brom?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: Middlesbrough

He played for Middlesbrough between 2001-2004. He played 99 games and scored 4 goals.

2. One of Albion's nicknames is "The Throstles"; but what on Earth is a throstle?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC

Answer: A thrush

Throstle is a dialect word for the song thrush, as used by Shakespeare, no less. Actually Shakespeare used to play for the Albion! True! Check for yourself: but look under Craig NOT William! Although appearing on the club badge and other insignia, the throstle is more of an 'official' nickname: you won't hear anyone shouting "Come on you Throstles!" at an Albion match.

3. In which year were the club formed?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: 1878

West Bromwich Albion were founder members of the Football League, and finished the 1888-89 season in sixthth place of the 12 teams.

4. In what year were West Brom founded?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: 1879

The Albion were one of the 12 foundation members of the Football League in 1888.

5. Claudio Yacob originates from which South American country?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Argentina

Claudio Yacob was born in 1987 and played for Racing Club in Argentina. He joined West Brom in 2012 and instantly forged a formidable partnership with Youssouf Mulumbu, an integral contribution to a season in which West Brom finished 8th. In an interview with "The Guardian" newspaper, he said he enjoyed playing guitar and painting when not playing football.

6. What team was Neil Clement on before he joined West Brom (loans excluded)?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: Chelsea

He joined Albion in 2000. He only made 1 appearance for Chelsea.

7. Albion fans rarely, if ever, call their team " The Throstles" but are far more enthusiastic about which nickname?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC

Answer: The Baggies

There are several theories as to how Albion acquired this nickname: maybe it was the style of their football strip, maybe it derived from the heavy money-bags that the gatemen used to carry around the pitch, or maybe it stems from insults directed at Albion fans by Aston Villa supporters. The truth is nobody knows for sure.

8. Where did the club first play their home games?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: Coopers Hill

Coopers Hill was West Brom's first ground from 1878-79. Dartmouth Park was used between 1879-81, and Bunns Field until 1882. Four Acres was the club's home between 1882-85. West Brom also played at Stoney Lane between 1885-1900, before moving into the Hawthorns.

9. The club were originally known as West Bromwich what?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: Strollers

The team were formed in 1879 by workers from the George Salters works. THey became West Bromwich Albion after one year, in 1880.

10. Scott Sinclair found it hard to break his way into the first team in the 2013-14 season. He joined the club on a loan spell from which Premier League team?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Manchester City

Scott Sinclair played for all the clubs listed as possible options, but joined West Brom on loan from Manchester City. He struggled to break into the Chelsea first team and joined Swansea City in 2010 where he blossomed into a fantastic young talent. He then joined Manchester City where his chances were limited and was loaned out to West Brom in 2013 where he struggled to break into the first team.

11. What happened to Thomas Gaardsoe?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: He retired due to injury

He tried a comeback but retired in 2006.

12. Albion began playing their home matches at ______ in 1900?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC

Answer: The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns has been Albion's home ground since 1900. It was built on The Hawthorn Estate and situated on the boundaries between West Bromwich, Handsworth and Smethwick. The first match to be played there was against Derby County which ended in a 1-1 draw.

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

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: Louis Ford

Ford was the club's manager between 1890-92, and Jackson from 1892-94. Stephenson had one year in charge, followed by Keys between 1895-96. Other West Brom managers over the years have included Don Howe, Gary Megson, Bryan Robson, and Osvaldo Ardiles.

14. Bob Taylor scored a hatful of goals for the Baggies in the 1990s. Which club did he sign from for his first spell with the club?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: Bristol City

Bob left Bolton Wanderers to return to the Albion, for his second spell with the stars in stripes.

15. Where was club captain in the 2013-14 season, Chris Brunt, born?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Northern Ireland

Born in 1982 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Chris Brunt joined West Brom in 2007. He became the permanent captain of West Bromwich Albion in February 2011. He wore the number 11 shirt.

16. Which are Albion's 'home' colours?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC

Answer: Navy blue and white

Apparently Albion experimented with several different colours in their early days, including a particularly garish red and yellow outfit (short-lived!). Despite many changes in design they have worn blue and white stripes since co-founding The Football League in 1888.

17. From which club did West Brom sign Russell Hoult in 2001?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: Portsmouth

Hoult's goalkeeping career began with Leicester City in 1991. He has also played for Lincoln, Blackpool, Bolton, Derby, and Portsmouth. West Brom signed Hoult in January 2001.

18. Why are West Brom known as 'The Baggies'?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: Nobody knows

The other three answers have all been suggested as the root of the club's nickname, but nobody knows for certain.

19. Victor Anichebe joined West Bromwich Albion in 2013 from which Premier League club?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Everton

Victor Anichebe spent his youth career at Everton before joining West Bromwich Albion in 2013. He left on good terms at Everton stating he would "always be an Everton supporter". His contribution to West Brom's 2013-14 season was minimal, but he did score against Liverpool and Chelsea earning his team two draws in the process.

20. Who is the slowest Albion during 2006-07 season?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: John Hartson

All other 3 played midfield so they weren't so slow. Meanwhile, John Hartson wasn't known for his speed.

21. What was West Bromwich Albion's original name?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC

Answer: West Bromwich Strollers

In 1878, a group of men at Salter's Spring Works in West Bromwich decided to form a football team: they had to walk a few miles up the road to Wednesbury to buy their first football, so called themselves West Bromwich Strollers to remember that historic walk! The name was changed to Albion the following year.

22. In 1892, West Brom set the record for their biggest League victory. Who did they beat 12-0 that year?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: Darwen

Darwen were hammered 12-0 on 4th April, 1892, in a Division One tie. Darwen were relegated that year in 14th place, and West Brom ended the season in 12th.

23. Their win in 1968 saw West Brom lift the FA Cup for the _____ time?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: 5th

They beat Everton 1-0 in the final. Their previous win s were in 1888, 1892, 1931 and 1954.

24. Morgan Amalfitano, scorer of some classy goals for West Bromwich Albion in 2013-14, was on loan from which French club?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Marseille

Morgan Amalfitano was born in 1985 and started his career at Sedan in Ligue 2. Spells at Lorient and Marseille followed before he was loaned out to West Brom for the 2013-14 season. He became an instant hero as his goal against Manchester United sealed West Brom's first win at Old Trafford in 34 years.

25. What is Bob Taylor's number?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: 15

In FIFA 2003, Bob Taylor was number 15.

26. Who was manager of the team during their darkest day, when relegated in 1991 to the Division Three for the first time in the club's history?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: Bobby Gould

Dark days indeed. WBA got out of the division two eyars later via the playoffs.

27. On-loan at West Brom for the 2013-14 season, striker Matej Vydra hails from which European country?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion : 2013-14 Players

Answer: Czech Republic

Matej Vydra was born in 1992. He joined Udinese in 2010 and had loan spells at Club Brugge and Watford, before joining West Brom in his third loan spell. He was given the number 20 shirt and scored his first goal against Hull City on 21st December 2013.

28. Who was the main goal keeper during 2002-2003 season?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion

Answer: Russell Hoult

Dean Kiely was not on West Brom that season.

29. When Bryan Robson left the club for Manchester United in 1981, another West Brom player also joined the Old Trafford outfit at the same time. Who was he?

From Quiz West Bromwich Albion FC History

Answer: Remi Moses

Moses played 63 League games for West Brom between 1978-81, scoring five goals. He signed for Manchester United in September, 1981, along with Bryan Robson, who would go on to become United and England captain.

30. In 1931, WBA achieved a 'double' unique in English football. What was it?

From Quiz WBA FC: Black Country Pride

Answer: Won the FA cup and promotion from the (old) second division

WBA were the first team to have achieved this remarkable feat. They also came close to winning the true double (League Champions and FA Cup) in 1954, winning the cup and finishing runners up in the league.

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