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Brentford FC History Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,853

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
197

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were the club formed? Hint

1889

1888

1890

1887

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Question 2 of 10

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

1903

1909

1906

1900

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Question 3 of 10

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

Jimmy Blain

Dick Molyneux

Will Lewis

Archie Mitchell

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Question 4 of 10

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

Moldova

Macedonia

Malta

Morocco

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Question 5 of 10

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

Brentford 7 Wrexham 0

Brentford 8 Wrexham 0

Brentford 9 Wrexham 0

Brentford 10 Wrexham 0

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these players scored the most goals for the club? Hint

Jack Holliday

Jim Towers

Herman Hreidarsson

John Buttigieg

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Question 7 of 10

7. Brentford were the last ever winners of the 'old' third division in 1991-92, before the formation of the Premier League that scrapped the fourth division?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

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

1989

1987

1985

1983

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Question 9 of 10

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

22nd

21st

1st

2nd

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Question 10 of 10

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

Cambridge United

Brentford

Swindon Town

Charlton Athletic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were the club formed?

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.

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

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.

3. Who was Brentford's first manager in their 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).

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

Answer: Malta

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

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

Answer: Brentford 9 Wrexham 0

The game took place on October 15th, 1963.

6. Which of these players scored the most goals for the club?

Answer: Jim Towers

Jim Towers scored 153 goals for the club between 1954-61.

7. Brentford were the last ever winners of the 'old' third division in 1991-92, before the formation of the Premier League that scrapped the fourth division?

Answer: True

Brentford won the then third division title in 1991-92, and because the Premier League had it's inaugural season in 1992-93, Brentford played in Division One that season.

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

Answer: 1985

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

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

Answer: 21st

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

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

Answer: Charlton Athletic

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

Source: Author silverginger

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