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Viking FK Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the football club Viking from the wonderful city of Stavanger in Norway.

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

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ChizzaLazty

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
271,322

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was Viking founded? Hint

1899

1889

1879

1909

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Viking's stadium in 1990? Hint

Siddis

Viking

Stavanger

Colorline

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which home colour belonged to in 2007? Hint

Yellow

White

Blue

Green

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who took over the position of coach after nearly being pulled down one league in 2006? Hint

Drillo

Tom Nordlie

Uwe Rosler

Tom Prahl

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the young keeper from Stavanger (number 22) who used to be Viking's first keeper before Thomas Myhre arrived in 2007? Hint

Petter Andresen

Morten Lauge

Helge Stavnes

Iven Austbo

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Question 6 of 10

6. Viking won the Tippeliga gold medal in which of these years? Hint

1995

1997

1990

1991

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Tippeliga went through some changes in 1995, and during the next 11 seasons, Viking held which one of these records? Hint

The fewest draws during one season

The fewest wins during one season

The most wins during one season

The most draws during one season

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the Viking's 2007 supporter club? Hint

Kanariene

Siddisene

Kameratene

Hordene

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Viking player received the most red cards (2) in the 2006 season? Hint

Nicolai Stockholm

Peter Ijeh

Maurice Ross

Oyvind Svenning

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the most legendary Viking players through the ages is the one who in 1952, ended his Viking career after 284 matches and 202 goals. Who was he? Hint

Trygve Johannessen

Arthur Kvammen

William Danielsen

Reidar Kvammen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was Viking founded?

Answer: 1899

Viking FK was founded 10 August, by "8 noble gentlemen" discussing their new sports team. The first decision made was the name: Aasland's suggestion "Viking".

2. What was the name of Viking's stadium in 1990?

Answer: Stavanger

They switched from Stavanger to Viking in 2004. The old stadium held 17,000, but the record was 18,892 when Viking played against Odd in 1969.

3. Which home colour belonged to in 2007?

Answer: Blue

Viking has dark blue shirts, white shorts and dark blue socks. Their away colours are all white.

4. Who took over the position of coach after nearly being pulled down one league in 2006?

Answer: Uwe Rosler

Tom Nordlie saved Viking in 2006 after Tom Prahl had led them to defeat after defeat, making them candidates for the Adecco-league. However, Nordlie went to another Tippeliga club after the season was over, and German Uwe Rosler took over the job. Drillo was never a Viking coach.

5. What is the name of the young keeper from Stavanger (number 22) who used to be Viking's first keeper before Thomas Myhre arrived in 2007?

Answer: Iven Austbo

There was great controvercy when Thomas Myhre came to the club, as many felt Iven would do a just as good, if not a better job. Viking lost their first match with Myhre.

6. Viking won the Tippeliga gold medal in which of these years?

Answer: 1991

From 1990 to 2006, only Rosenborg, Viking, and Valerenga had won the title. Viking in 1991, Valerenga in 2005, and Rosenborg had won the rest.

7. The Tippeliga went through some changes in 1995, and during the next 11 seasons, Viking held which one of these records?

Answer: The most draws during one season

The fewest draws during one season was Start, Brann, and Bryne all with one draw. The most wins during one season was Rosenborg with 20 wins. The fewest wins during one season was Start, with only two wins. There were 26 games for each team during one season.

8. What is the name of the Viking's 2007 supporter club?

Answer: Hordene

Siddisene means the people from Stavanger, but it's not the name of the supporter club. It is unknown why the supporters have gotten or chose this name. Kameratene and Kanariene are random names.

9. Which Viking player received the most red cards (2) in the 2006 season?

Answer: Peter Ijeh

All the others received one red card each. Jone Samuelsen also received one red card during the season. Peter Ijeh's two red cards were both controversial, one being crucial as Viking lost an important game after the red card was given for bad language.

10. One of the most legendary Viking players through the ages is the one who in 1952, ended his Viking career after 284 matches and 202 goals. Who was he?

Answer: Reidar Kvammen

Reidar Kvammen played at Viking from 1931 to 1952. Trygve Johannessen played 312 matches and scored 181 goals. William Danielsen played 370 matches and scored 180 goals. Arthur Kvammen played 233 matches and scored 176 goals.

Source: Author ChizzaLazty

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