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Quiz about Paul Gascoigne
Quiz about Paul Gascoigne

Paul Gascoigne Trivia Quiz


Paul Gascoigne is one of the most memorable soccer players of English football. How well do you know Paul Gascoigne?

A multiple-choice quiz by Lagunathemoron. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,220
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
671
Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (4/10), Guest 176 (8/10), Guest 82 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was Paul born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What position did Paul usually play in his football career? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which team did Paul first join as an apprentice? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which team bought Paul from Newcastle in 1988? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Paul began playing for England in 1988. Who did Paul first play against? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. One of the reasons Paul became famous was because of his crying at the 1990 World Cup. Who was England playing when Paul broke down in tears? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In which year did Paul make his debut at Lazio? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which award did Paul receive in 1995? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the Chinese football team Paul joined in 2003? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In August 2003, Paul joined a fictional team in a football comic. What is the name of this comic? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Paul born?

Answer: May 27th 1967

Paul was born in Gateshead in Newcastle in England. His full name is John Paul Gascoigne.
2. What position did Paul usually play in his football career?

Answer: Midfield

Paul played in this position throughout his whole career.
3. Which team did Paul first join as an apprentice?

Answer: Newcastle United

Paul joined Newcastle in 1983. He spent two years training for Newcastle, and finally played in the league in 1985.
4. Which team bought Paul from Newcastle in 1988?

Answer: Tottenham Hotspur

Terry Venables, the manager for Spurs purchased him.
5. Paul began playing for England in 1988. Who did Paul first play against?

Answer: Denmark

England won Denmark 1-0 at Wembley. Sir Bobby Robson was impressed by Paul he started to play him more often.
6. One of the reasons Paul became famous was because of his crying at the 1990 World Cup. Who was England playing when Paul broke down in tears?

Answer: West Germany

In the semi-finals, Paul got booked and if England beat West Germany, Paul could not play in the final. Paul was devastated by this ordeal. England did not beat West Germany, which saved Paul the pain of having to watch the game.
7. In which year did Paul make his debut at Lazio?

Answer: 1992

Paul debuted for them in September 1992.
8. Which award did Paul receive in 1995?

Answer: Scottish Player of the Year

Although Paul is English. He received this award for playing so good for Scottish side Glasgow Rangers.
9. What is the name of the Chinese football team Paul joined in 2003?

Answer: Gansu Tianma

Paul coached the second division Chinese side as well as just playing for them.
10. In August 2003, Paul joined a fictional team in a football comic. What is the name of this comic?

Answer: "Striker"

"Striker" left The Sun newspaper in 2003 and became a 32 page weekly comic. Along with Vinnie Jones, Paul joined the fictional team Warbury Warriors and has provided readers many laughs with his practical jokes. Late in 2003, rumours sparked that Paul is going to feature in some celebrity shows such as "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!"
Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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