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Brentford Football Club Trivia Quiz

Just answer the questions and see how well you know your favorite club.

A multiple-choice quiz by DEEJAY40. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DEEJAY40

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
175

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

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? Hint

Simon Radcliff

Dean Holdsworth

Garry Blissett

Terry Evans

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Question 2 of 10

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

Francis Joseph

Robbie Cooke

Stan Bowles

Chris Kamara

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Question 3 of 10

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

Portsmouth

Arsenal

Chelsea

Luton Town

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ron Noades was the manager of Brentford when they won the 3rd division title in 1999?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

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

Steve Coppell

Steve Perryman

Eddie May

Phil Holder

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Question 6 of 10

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

Leyton Orient

Wimbledon

Queens Park Rangers

Fulham

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following have managed Brentford? Hint

George Graham

Jack Charlton

Malcolm Macdonald

Martin Chivers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these father and son combination have managed Brentford? Hint

Bill Dodgin Senior and Bill Dodgin Junior

John Bond and Kevin Bond

George Francis and Gerry Francis

Tommy Docherty and Michael Docherty

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Question 9 of 10

9. Clive Allen was appointed Brentford Manager in March 2004.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players have NOT appeared for Brentford in a football League match? Hint

Paul Parker

Martin Grainger

Paul Merson

Les Ferdinand

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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?

Answer: Garry Blissett

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

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

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.

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

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.

4. Ron Noades was the manager of Brentford when they won the 3rd division title in 1999?

Answer: True

At the time Brentford won the third division title, Ron Noades was also Chairman.

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

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.

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

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.

7. Which of the following have managed Brentford?

Answer: Malcolm Macdonald

Malcolm Macdonald managed Brentford between 1st May 1957 and 1st January 1965. His managerial record at Brentford was Played 379 Won 160 Drawn 125 Lost 94. He lead the club to the Division 4 title in 1962/63.

8. Which of these father and son combination have managed Brentford?

Answer: Bill Dodgin Senior and Bill Dodgin Junior

Bill Dodgin (Senior) was manager from 1st October 1953 and 1st May 1957 and Bill Dodgin (Junior)was manager from 16th September 1976 and 1st March 1980.

9. Clive Allen was appointed Brentford Manager in March 2004.

Answer: False

Martin Allen, Clive's cousin was appointed on 18th March, 2004, when there were 10 League games remaining, and relegation to Division 3 looking a certainty. Following his appointment the team won 6, drew 3 and lost 1 of the 10 games. This ensured their 2nd division status for another season.

10. Which of these players have NOT appeared for Brentford in a football League match?

Answer: Paul Parker

Paul Merson made 7 appearances on loan in 1986/87, Les Ferdinand made 3 appearances on loan in 1987/88 and Martin Grainger made over 100 appearances between 1993 and 1996.

Source: Author DEEJAY40

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