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SPL 2008-09 Season Trivia Quiz

About all SPL teams in 2008-09 season.

A multiple-choice quiz by stew9194. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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stew9194

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296,212

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which team was the favourite to win the SPL at the start of the season? Hint

Rangers

Celtic

Hearts

Hibernian

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who won the first old firm derby of the season? Hint

Celtic

Rangers

Hibernian

Hearts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two teams are involved in the Edinburgh derby? Hint

Livingston, Hearts

Hearts, Hibernian

Livingston, Hibernian

Hibernian, Dundee United

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which was the smallest stadium in the SPL in 2008-09? Hint

Falkirk Stadium

Love Street

Caledonian Stadium

New Douglas Park

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which was the largest stadium in the SPL in 2008-09? Hint

Ibrox

Parkhead

Pittodrie

Rugby Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 2008-09, where did Dundee United play their home games? Hint

Tynecastle

Fir Park

Rugby Park

Tannadice Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which stadium in 2008 was a SPL's 5-star UEFA ranked stadium? Hint

Pittodrie

Parkhead

Ibrox

Easter Road

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many clubs had stadia which held over 15,000 fans in 2008? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many clubs who started with the creation of the SPL, were still in business 10 seasons later? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which club spent most money in the summer transfer window? Hint

Aberdeen

Celtic

Rangers

Hibernian

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team was the favourite to win the SPL at the start of the season?

Answer: Celtic

Celtic were clear favourites to win the league at the start of the season. But since the Rangers bought many influential players, they were later at even odds.

2. Who won the first old firm derby of the season?

Answer: Rangers

Rangers won 4-2 against Celtic. This was the highest scoring old firm game since 1998.

3. Which two teams are involved in the Edinburgh derby?

Answer: Hearts, Hibernian

Hearts and Hibernian are in one of the oldest derbies in Scottish football. The oldest derby though is the old firm.

4. Which was the smallest stadium in the SPL in 2008-09?

Answer: New Douglas Park

Hamilton had been playing at New Douglas Park since 2001. Temporary stands have been put in place to accomodate the SPL standards.

5. Which was the largest stadium in the SPL in 2008-09?

Answer: Parkhead

Celtic have been playing at Parkhead since 1892, but was renovated in 1995. This was also the largest stadium in the whole of Scotland.

6. In 2008-09, where did Dundee United play their home games?

Answer: Tannadice Park

Dundee United have played at Tannadice since 1882, but has been renovated twice in 1909 and 1992. Tannadice is just across the road from Dens Park, their Dundee rivals stadium.

7. Which stadium in 2008 was a SPL's 5-star UEFA ranked stadium?

Answer: Ibrox

The interior of the stadium is rated by U.E.F.A, and the safety of the exterior. Hampden was also rated 5-stars by UEFA.

8. How many clubs had stadia which held over 15,000 fans in 2008?

Answer: 6

Parkhead, Ibrox, Pittodrie, Rugby Park, Easter Road, and Tynecastle have all been used in the planning of the EURO 2012 bid.

9. How many clubs who started with the creation of the SPL, were still in business 10 seasons later?

Answer: 7

Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts, Dundee United, Kilmarnock, and Motherwell.

10. Which club spent most money in the summer transfer window?

Answer: Rangers

Rangers spent the most money out of all the clubs, mainly near the end of the transfer window. Celtic were second in their spending.

Source: Author stew9194

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