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Quiz about Famous Northern Irish Players

Famous Northern Irish Players Trivia Quiz

I name a famous Northern Ireland international from the past, you say which Irish League side he previously played for.

A multiple-choice quiz by hjkl77. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hjkl77

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
237,147

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
364

Last 3 plays: rivenproctor (10/10), Guest 148 (1/10), Guest 81 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Irish League side did Danny Blanchflower once play for? Hint

Glentoran

Linfield

Portadown

Glenavon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Prior to his move to England, Martin O'Neill played for which Irish League team? Hint

Larne

Institute

Distillery

Newry City

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Northern Irish club did famous World Cup goalscorer Gerry Armstrong play for? Hint

Coleraine

Cliftonville

Ballymena United

Bangor City

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Question 4 of 10

4. Northern Ireland's record cap holder Pat Jennings played for which club in Northern Ireland? Hint

Linfield

Newry Town

Glentoran

Carrick Rangers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Billy Bingham played and managed Northern Ireland, but which Northern Irish club did he play for prior to representing his country? Hint

Dungannon Swifts

Ards

Glentoran

Crusaders

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dave Clements ended up playing in the states for the New York Cosmos, but he began his career with an Irish league club. Who was it? Hint

Portadown

Ballyclare Comrades

Limavady United

Donegal Celtic

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mal Donaghy played for Manchester United and Chelsea, but with whom did he start his playing career in Northern Ireland? Hint

Limavady United

Linfield

Larne

Loughgall

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Question 8 of 10

8. Nigel Worthington was spotted by Notts County while playing for which team? Hint

Banbridge Town

Ballymoney United

Ballymena United

Ballyclare Comrades

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Question 9 of 10

9. Trevor Anderson's first English club was Manchester United, but he moved to Old Trafford from another club who played in red. Who were they? Hint

Larne

Cliftonville

Portadown

Chimney Corner

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Question 10 of 10

10. George Best played for numerous clubs in his time, including the club he supported from a young age. Which club can claim to be the only Irish league side Best played for? Hint

Linfield

Glentoran

Glenavon

Ards

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Irish League side did Danny Blanchflower once play for?

Answer: Glentoran

After playing for 'The Glens', he made a move to England where he played for Barnsley, Aston Villa and Tottenham. During his 12 years in the Northern Ireland side, Blanchflower made 56 appearances for his country, scoring two goals.

2. Prior to his move to England, Martin O'Neill played for which Irish League team?

Answer: Distillery

O'Neill then went on to play for Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Man City, and Notts County. He made 64 appearances for Northern Ireland, scoring 8 times. He has also had a management career worthy of note, previously managing Leicester and Glasgow Celtic among others.

3. Which Northern Irish club did famous World Cup goalscorer Gerry Armstrong play for?

Answer: Bangor City

Armstrong scored the only goal against the host nation Spain at World Cup 1982. He had also scored Northern Ireland's only goal in a 1-1 draw with Honduras in the previous game. Armstrong played for many clubs after leaving Bangor, including Tottenham, Watford and Real Mallorca.

4. Northern Ireland's record cap holder Pat Jennings played for which club in Northern Ireland?

Answer: Newry Town

Jennings made 119 appearances over 22 years for the national team. In his prime he was widely considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. As well as Newry, he played for Watford, Tottenham, and Arsenal.

5. Billy Bingham played and managed Northern Ireland, but which Northern Irish club did he play for prior to representing his country?

Answer: Glentoran

Bingham is widely acknowledged to be the manager to achieved the most success at the helm of Northern Ireland, leading them to two World Cups, 1982 and 1986 respectively. In his playing career, he turned out for Sunderland and Everton among others.

6. Dave Clements ended up playing in the states for the New York Cosmos, but he began his career with an Irish league club. Who was it?

Answer: Portadown

Clements gave up his position as Northern Ireland manager to ply his trade in the USA for the Cosmos. He moved from Portadown to Wolves, where he made his name. He also played for Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday and Everton. He was capped 48 times for Northern Ireland.

7. Mal Donaghy played for Manchester United and Chelsea, but with whom did he start his playing career in Northern Ireland?

Answer: Larne

He moved from Larne to Luton in 1978, and then moved onto Old Trafford and then to Stamford Bridge, at both of which he shone. He represented Northern Ireland 91 times, the second highest cap holder after Pat Jennings.

8. Nigel Worthington was spotted by Notts County while playing for which team?

Answer: Ballymena United

He played for his country 66 times but failed to score. Having played for Sheffield Wednesday, Leeds, Stoke, and Blackpool, he later went on to lead Norwich to the Premiership.

9. Trevor Anderson's first English club was Manchester United, but he moved to Old Trafford from another club who played in red. Who were they?

Answer: Portadown

He signed for United in 1972 and played 19 matches for the Red Devils before moving onto Swindon, Petersbrough, and then finsihing his career in the Irish league with Linfield. He played 22 times for Northern Ireland, notching up four goals.

10. George Best played for numerous clubs in his time, including the club he supported from a young age. Which club can claim to be the only Irish league side Best played for?

Answer: Glentoran

George Best is considered by many to be up there with Pele and Maradona as one of the greatest players ever. His glory days came at Manchester United, where he was known as "The Fifth Beatle". His finest moment came when United won the European Cup in 1968.

Other clubs he played for include Fulham, Stockport, and Hibernian, he also played for numerous clubs in the USA. Best also played 37 internationals, scoring 9 times. Sadly, he passed away in 2005.

Source: Author hjkl77

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