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The Canaries Trivia Quiz

Questions range from the club's formation to present day.

A multiple-choice quiz by oldtoby. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
oldtoby

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Norwich City FC famously play in yellow and green, but what colours did the team sport on their shirts when they were formed in 1902? Hint

Blue and White

Yellow

Yellow and green

Green and white

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Question 2 of 10

2. Norwich City's nickname is "The Canaries". Why was this name first linked to the club? Hint

The city of Norwich was famous for breeding canaries

John Bowman the clubs first manager used to keep canaries and often refered to his players as "The Canaries"

Because the team play in yellow and green

A local journalist coined the phrase and it stuck

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Question 3 of 10

3. What name is given to the Player Of The Year trophy, which is voted for by the fans and presented at the end of each season? Hint

The Canary Citizens Trophy

The Player Of The Year Trophy

The Barry Butler Memorial Trophy

The Geoffery Watling Memorial Trophy

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1985 Norwich City beat Sunderland in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Whose deflected goal gave them their 1-0 victory? Hint

Asa Hartford

Martin O'Neill

Mick Channon

John Deehan

5. In the 1993-94 UEFA Cup, Norwich City became the first English team to beat Bayern Munich in the Olympic Stadium at Munich. The score line was 2-1 to the Canaries, who managed to secure a place in the next round after achieving the necessary result in the following home leg. What was the score line at Carrow Road that saw Norwich through to a mouth watering tie with Inter Milan? Hint

0-0

2-1

1-0

1-1

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1995 ex-Canary Martin O'Neill spent a brief period as Norwich City manager. He resigned his post just months into the season. Which club did he move on to manage that same season? Hint

Celtic

Leicester City

Aston Villa

Sunderland

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Question 7 of 10

7. A home match on a Monday night at the end of February 2005. Celebrity cook and life long fan, Delia Smith, infamously ranted live on tv at half time to a bewildered Carrow Road. Which fellow Premier League team were Norwich playing at the time? Hint

Liverpool

Fulham

Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City

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Question 8 of 10

8. In August 2009 Norwich suffered a humiliating 7-1 home defeat at the hands of Colchester United. Who scored Norwich City's only goal in that match? Hint

Grant Holt

Chris Martin

Wes Hoolahan

Cody Mcdonald

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these ex-Norwich players didn't go on to play for his country? Hint

Dave Watson

Steve Bruce

Chris Sutton

Mark Bowen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these ex-Norwich players didn't play for Chelsea, after leaving The Canaries? Hint

Ruel Fox

Chris Sutton

Andy Townsend

Robert Fleck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Norwich City FC famously play in yellow and green, but what colours did the team sport on their shirts when they were formed in 1902?

Answer: Blue and White

The team's original shirts were blue and white halves (green and yellow colours were adopted in 1907). The original colour scheme was reproduced in 2002 as part of the centenary celebrations and worn in a pre season friendly against Ajax.

2. Norwich City's nickname is "The Canaries". Why was this name first linked to the club?

Answer: The city of Norwich was famous for breeding canaries

Since the 15th century, the city of Norwich has been associated with the breeding and keeping of canaries. This pastime was introduced by Flemish weavers who moved to the area in the 15th century, bringing with them their exotic birds from The Netherlands.

In 1905 their former manager John Bowman mentioned that he had heard of The Canaries when asked about Norwich City. The name stuck, the club changed to wearing yellow and green and adopted a canary for the club badge.

3. What name is given to the Player Of The Year trophy, which is voted for by the fans and presented at the end of each season?

Answer: The Barry Butler Memorial Trophy

The trophy was named after former club captain Barry Butler who was tragically killed in a road accident in 1965. The trophy was first presented to Terry Allcock at the end of the 1966-67 season.

4. In 1985 Norwich City beat Sunderland in the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Whose deflected goal gave them their 1-0 victory?

Answer: Asa Hartford

Norwich later survived a penalty miss from Sunderland and went on to lift the then titled Milk Cup. It was their second League Cup win (their first was in 1962).

Answer: 1-1

Jeremy Goss scored in both legs, in what is seen by many as Norwich City's finest moment.

6. In 1995 ex-Canary Martin O'Neill spent a brief period as Norwich City manager. He resigned his post just months into the season. Which club did he move on to manage that same season?

Answer: Leicester City

O'Neill played for Norwich in the 1980s and was a popular choice among the fans as manager. He went on to manage Leicester until 2000, then moved on to a very successful spell at Celtic.

Answer: Manchester City

Her half time rant - "For the best football supporters in the world, we need a 12th man. Where are you? Let's be 'aving you. Come on!"
Norwich City eventually lost the game 3-2, but the match will be forever remembered for Delia's moment of madness.

8. In August 2009 Norwich suffered a humiliating 7-1 home defeat at the hands of Colchester United. Who scored Norwich City's only goal in that match?

Answer: Cody Mcdonald

In the aftermath of the game, Norwich manager Bryan Gunn was replaced by the Colchester manager Paul Lambert who switched teams and helped Norwich achieve two successive promotions (League One to Championship to Premiership), and then Premier League survival.

9. Which of these ex-Norwich players didn't go on to play for his country?

Answer: Steve Bruce

Although finding great success with Manchester United after leaving Norwich City, Bruce was never called up to play for England. Dave Watson played for England 11 times, Chris Sutton made one England appearance and Mark Bowen played 41 times for Wales.

10. Which one of these ex-Norwich players didn't play for Chelsea, after leaving The Canaries?

Answer: Ruel Fox

Ruel Fox left Norwich City in 1994 to join Newcastle United, before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur a year later, and then West Bromwich Albion in 2000.
Andy Townsend left in 1990 to join Chelsea; Chris Sutton left in 1994 to join Blackburn Rovers, before moving to Chelsea in 1999; and Robert Fleck left in 1992 to join Chelsea.

Source: Author oldtoby

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