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Seagulls Trivia Quiz

Some questions on the history of Brighton and Hove Albion.

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

Author
grahamtheseagull

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
71,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
244

Last 3 plays: alythman (10/10), Guest 31 (3/10), Guest 31 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. From which club did Brighton sign Mark Lawrenson? Hint

Burnley

Stockport County

Tranmere Rovers

Preston North End

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year were Brighton dubbed 'The Champions of All England'? Hint

1930

1900

1910

1920

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Question 3 of 10

3. In May 1997 Brighton got a 1-1 draw away to Hereford United which ensured their survival in the Football League. Who scored the vital goal? Hint

Bobby Zamora

Peter Ward

Gary Hart

Robbie Reinault

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Question 4 of 10

4. From whom did Brighton sign Andy Ritchie? Hint

Oldham Athletic

Manchester United

Manchester City

Everton

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team did Brighton beat in the 1983 Semi-Final at Highbury to reach their first Cup Final appearance? Hint

Manchester City

Sheffield Wednesday

Norwich City

Liverpool

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Question 6 of 10

6. Gordon Smith, famous for his last minute miss in that 1983 final, played for which Scottish team in the Scottish League Cup Final that same season? Hint

Aberdeen

Dundee Utd

Celtic

Rangers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which club did Brighton sell Peter Ward to in 1980? Hint

Liverpool

Manchester United

Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team did Brighton groundshare with when The Goldstone was sold? Hint

Crystal Palace

Gillingham

Crawley Town

Portsmouth

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these personalities is an Albion supporter? Hint

Frank Skinner

Fatboy Slim

Angus Deaton

Tony Blair

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Question 10 of 10

10. What now stands at the site of the old Goldstone Ground? Hint

Retail Park

Car Park

Factory

Cemetary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From which club did Brighton sign Mark Lawrenson?

Answer: Preston North End

Bought from his birthplace and home town club he went on to international status with ------ Eire!

2. In what year were Brighton dubbed 'The Champions of All England'?

Answer: 1910

Brighton were Southern League Champions and in those days were paired with the Football League Champions in the Charity Shield. Brighton beat Aston Villa 1-0 to win the shield.

3. In May 1997 Brighton got a 1-1 draw away to Hereford United which ensured their survival in the Football League. Who scored the vital goal?

Answer: Robbie Reinault

After a season at the foot of the table this draw saved the Albion and condemed Hereford to the Conference.

4. From whom did Brighton sign Andy Ritchie?

Answer: Manchester United

Andy had the unenviable task of replacing the legend Peter Ward. He scored 26 times in 102 games and was swapped for Terry Conner from Leeds United in March 1983 when the Albion were looking forward to their first ever FA Cup Semi-Final.

5. Which team did Brighton beat in the 1983 Semi-Final at Highbury to reach their first Cup Final appearance?

Answer: Sheffield Wednesday

The three wrong answers were also beaten in that cup run.

6. Gordon Smith, famous for his last minute miss in that 1983 final, played for which Scottish team in the Scottish League Cup Final that same season?

Answer: Rangers

I don't think any other player has appeared in major cup finals both North and South of the border in the same season.

7. Which club did Brighton sell Peter Ward to in 1980?

Answer: Nottingham Forest

A sad day for Seagull supporters as he was seen as a God on the south coast.

8. Which team did Brighton groundshare with when The Goldstone was sold?

Answer: Gillingham

140 mile round trip for a home game! Crawley council for reasons they only know refused the Albion. Seagull supporters would never sanction anything to do with Palace or Pompey and so Priestfield was the choice.

9. Which of these personalities is an Albion supporter?

Answer: Fatboy Slim

Fatboy's record company 'Skint' are our sponsers. Other famous fans include Des Lynam and Mark Williams of Fast Show fame (Suit You!)

10. What now stands at the site of the old Goldstone Ground?

Answer: Retail Park

When the ground was sold to keep the club solvent, the club moved to ground share at Gillingham and then a temporary stadium at Withdean, while the new state of the art Stadium will be built at Falmer on the outskirts of the City (hopefully)

Source: Author grahamtheseagull

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