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Quiz about Barnsley FC History
Quiz about Barnsley FC History

Barnsley FC History Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the history of Barnsley Football Club. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
silverginger
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
108,160
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
272
Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (3/10), Guest 31 (1/10), Guest 92 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What year were Barnsley formed? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was Barnsley's first manager in their history? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who did Barnsley beat in the 1912 FA Cup final? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which team did Barnsley beat 9-0 and, at that time, set a record for their highest league win? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Barnsley? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many times did Barnsley win the Division Three (North) title? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What happened to Barnsley in the 1996-97 season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Were Barnsley relegated in the 2001-02 season?


Question 9 of 10
9. Where did the club sign Bruce Dyer from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. During the 1997-98 season, Barnsley had it tough with heavy defeats, including two 6-0 losses and one 7-0 defeat. Who beat them 7-0? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year were Barnsley formed?

Answer: 1887

Reverend Tiverton Preedy formed the club which was named Barnsley St. Peters, but was renamed to Barnsley in 1897.
2. Who was Barnsley's first manager in their history?

Answer: Arthur Fairclough

Fairclough had three spells as the clubs manager. The first of these was 1898-1901. Between 1901-04, McCartney took the hot seat, and Fairclough came back in 1904 for another 8 years. His last spell was between 1928-30.
3. Who did Barnsley beat in the 1912 FA Cup final?

Answer: West Bromwich Albion

Barnsley and West Brom drew 0-0 in the final, but at the toss of a coin chose the replay to be staged at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, where they won 1-0.
4. Which team did Barnsley beat 9-0 and, at that time, set a record for their highest league win?

Answer: Loughborough Town

The game took place on January 28, 1899, in a Division Two match.
5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Barnsley?

Answer: Ernest Hine

Ernest Hine scored 123 goals for Barnsley between 1921-38.
6. How many times did Barnsley win the Division Three (North) title?

Answer: 3

They won the Division Three (North) title in 1933-34, 1938-39 and 1954-55.
7. What happened to Barnsley in the 1996-97 season?

Answer: Promoted to the Premier League

Barnsley were promoted in second place with 80 points alongside champions Bolton Wanderers, who had 98, and play-off winners Crystal Palace, who finished in 6th, and were promoted when they beat Sheffield United in the final at Wembley Stadium, London.
8. Were Barnsley relegated in the 2001-02 season?

Answer: Yes

Barnsley were relegated in 23rd place out of 24 in Division One, along with Crewe Alexandra and Stockport County.
9. Where did the club sign Bruce Dyer from?

Answer: Crystal Palace

Bruce Dyer was signed from Crystal Palace in October, 1998. He started his professional career with Watford.
10. During the 1997-98 season, Barnsley had it tough with heavy defeats, including two 6-0 losses and one 7-0 defeat. Who beat them 7-0?

Answer: Manchester United

The game took place on October 25, 1997. Manchester United were 4-0 up at half-time, with Andy Cole scoring a first-half hat-trick.
Source: Author silverginger

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