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Bury FC History Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,858

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
202

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year were the club formed? Hint

1885

1883

1887

1889

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first manager in Bury's history? Hint

William Cameron

H S Hamer

T Hargreaves

Archie Montgomery

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Bury's nickname? Hint

The Shakers

The Takers

The Quakers

The Makers

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Question 4 of 10

4. From which club did Bury sign Andy Preece? Hint

Preston North End

Burnley

Bolton Wanderers

Blackpool

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Question 5 of 10

5. Neville Neville was Bury's Commercial Manager in the 1990s, but can you name one of his famous footballing sons?

Answer: ( One Word ... first name only (either player))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Were Bury promoted in their first season in the Football League?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club? Hint

Andy Preece

David Johnston

Craig Madden

Norman Bullock

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Bury play in the 1995 Division Three play-off final? Hint

Luton Town

Chester City

Chesterfield

Mansfield Town

9. Going into the last game of the 1995-96 season, Bury were lying one point adrift of automatic promotion. Who did they play, and consequently beat, that made sure they would play in Division Two the following season? Hint

Exeter City

Cardiff City

Lincoln City

Chester City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did Bury sell David Johnson to in 1997?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year were the club formed?

Answer: 1885

They were formed as Bury FC and played their first game at Gigg Lane in September of 1885 against Wigan.

2. Who was the first manager in Bury's history?

Answer: T Hargreaves

Hargreaves managed the club for four months between January and May 1887. Hamer then took over for a further ten years, before Montgomery was installed between 1907-15. After Word War I, Cameron took charge until 1923.

3. What is Bury's nickname?

Answer: The Shakers

Then chairman of the club, JT Ingham invented this nickname by stating that Everton would be 'given a shaking', before a Lancashire Senior Cup match.

4. From which club did Bury sign Andy Preece?

Answer: Blackpool

Preece began his career at non-league Evesham in 1987, and subsequently played for Northampton Town, Worcester City, Wrexham, Stockport County, Crystal Palace, Blackpool, and signed for Bury on a free transfer in 1998. He became the club's manager in 1999.

5. Neville Neville was Bury's Commercial Manager in the 1990s, but can you name one of his famous footballing sons?

Answer: Gary

Gary and Phil Neville (o fmnachester United fame) were born in the town, in 1975 and 1977 respectively.

6. Were Bury promoted in their first season in the Football League?

Answer: Yes

In season 1894-95, Bury played in the Second Division, and won the championship by 9 points, winning all 15 games at home.

7. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club?

Answer: Craig Madden

Madden scored 35 goals in the 1981-82 Division Four season, and scored 129 goals in total between 1978-86.

8. Who did Bury play in the 1995 Division Three play-off final?

Answer: Chesterfield

A 2-0 victory byr Chesterfield ensured that Bury would remain in Division Three for the following season.

Answer: Cardiff City

Bury won the game 3-0 at Gigg Lane, while the other two teams that could have been promoted, Plymouth Argyle won 3-0, but were a point behind Bury, and Darlington, who held the promotion spot before the final game, could only manage a 3-3 draw with Scunthorpe United.

10. Who did Bury sell David Johnson to in 1997?

Answer: Ipswich Town

Johnson began his career as a trainee at Manchester United in 1994, and signed for Bury a year later on a free transfer.

Source: Author silverginger

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