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Sir Alex Ferguson Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the football manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.

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

Author
stevebarker

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
276,012

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
580

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which was Sir Alex normal playing position during his career? Hint

Defender

Midfielder

Goalkeeper

Striker

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which club did Sir Alex start his football career with at the age of 16? Hint

St Johnstone

Dunfermline

Queen's Park

Falkirk

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many clubs did Sir Alex play for in his career? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. For which club did Sir Alex score most goals? Hint

Rangers

Dunfermline Athletic

Ayr United

St Johnstone

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which was the first club which Sir Alex managed? Hint

East Stirlingshire

East Fife

Aberdeen

Queen's Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which is the only club to have sacked Sir Alex as a manager? Hint

East Stirlingshire

Rangers

Aberdeen

St Mirren

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times did Aberdeen win the Scottish league under Sir Alex's management? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sir Alex led Aberdeen to the European Cup winner's cup in 1983. Who did they beat in the final? Hint

Bayern Munich

AC Milan

Manchester United

Real Madrid

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sir Alex took on the management of the Scottish National team following which event? Hint

His dismissal by Aberdeen

Resignation of Andy Roxburgh

The death of Jock Stein

Dismissal of Ally MacLeod

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Sir Alex join Manchester United? Hint

1st January 1987

6th November 1987

6th November 1986

1st August 1986

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which was Sir Alex normal playing position during his career?

Answer: Striker

Sir Alex described his first match as a nightmare, but scored Queen Park's goal in a 2-1 defeat against Stranraer.

2. Which club did Sir Alex start his football career with at the age of 16?

Answer: Queen's Park

Sir Alex started his football career in 1957 as an amateur for Queen's Park scoring on his debut the only goal for his club in a 2-1 defeat by Stranraer.

3. How many clubs did Sir Alex play for in his career?

Answer: 6

Sir Alex played for Queen's Park, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Rangers, Falkirk and Ayr United in a career with started in 1957 and ended in 1974.

4. For which club did Sir Alex score most goals?

Answer: Dunfermline Athletic

Sir Alex scored 66 senior goals for Dunfermline, 37 for Falkirk, 25 for Rangers, 19 for St Johnstone, 11 for Queens Park, and 9 for Ayr United. His playing career started in 1957 and ended in 1974.

5. Which was the first club which Sir Alex managed?

Answer: East Stirlingshire

In 1974, East Stirlingshire was the first club Sir Alex managed. He was 32 years old at the time.

6. Which is the only club to have sacked Sir Alex as a manager?

Answer: St Mirren

Sir Alex was sacked by St Mirren in 1978, after his 4 years with St Mirren. He had taken them from the Scottish 2nd division to Champions of the Scottish first division in 1977.

7. How many times did Aberdeen win the Scottish league under Sir Alex's management?

Answer: 3

Between 1978-1986, Aberdeen won the Scottish League 3 times, Scottish Cup 4 times, and the Scottish League Cup once.

8. Sir Alex led Aberdeen to the European Cup winner's cup in 1983. Who did they beat in the final?

Answer: Real Madrid

In 1983, Aberdeen beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the final on 11th May 1983. A first half goal from Eric Black and an extra time winner by John Hewitt gave Aberdeen victory.

9. Sir Alex took on the management of the Scottish National team following which event?

Answer: The death of Jock Stein

Sir Alex took on the duel role of National coach as well as club coach with Aberdeen following the death of Jock Stein. He led the Scottish national team at the 1986 World Cup Finals, where they were knocked out in the 1st phase.

10. When did Sir Alex join Manchester United?

Answer: 6th November 1986

Sir Alex joined Manchester United on 6th November 1986. In 2007, he was the second-longest serving manager in the history of Manchester United after Sir Matt Busby.

Source: Author stevebarker

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