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Quiz about Wolverhampton Wanderers FC History

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC History Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. Good luck!

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

Author
silverginger

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,564

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
378

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (1/10), Guest 86 (7/10), Guest 62 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were the club formed? Hint

1883

1877

1875

1888

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the club first play their home games? Hint

Goldthorn Hill

Dudley Road

John Harper's Field

Molineux

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history? Hint

John Addenbrooke

George Worrall

George Jobey

Albert Hoskins

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many times during the 1950's did Wolves win England's top flight League title? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these made the most League appearances for Wolves? Hint

Derek Parkin

Billy Wright

Steve Bull

Derek Dougan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did Wolves beat in the 1960 FA Cup final? Hint

Blackburn Rovers

Newcastle United

Leicester City

Everton

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these scored the most League goals in a season for the club? Hint

Steve Bull

Andy Mutch

Andy Gray

Dennis Westcott

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which season were Wolves first elected into the Football League? Hint

1892-93

1888-89

1997-98

1902-03

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Wolves beat in the 1937-38 season, to set a record for their biggest League victory? Hint

Norwich City

Manchester City

Leicester City

Lincoln City

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was unique about Wolves in the 1980's? Hint

They were relegated from the old Division One into Division Four in consecutive seasons

They never lost a home game for three seasons

They were promoted from the old Division Four into Division One in consecutive seasons

They never won an away game for three seasons

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were the club formed?

Answer: 1877

The club was formed as St. Lukes FC in 1877, but merged with a local Cricket Club two years later, and became known as Wolverhampton Wanderers.

2. Where did the club first play their home games?

Answer: Goldthorn Hill

Goldthorn Hill was used between 1887-89, then John Harper's Field for a further two years, Dudley Road between 1881-89, when they moved into Molineux.

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Answer: George Worrall

Worrall was manager between 1877-85, followed by Addenbrooke (1885-1922), Jobey (1922-24), and Hoskins took the hot seat between 1924-26. Other managers over the years have included Tommy Docherty, Graham Taylor and Mark McGhee.

4. How many times during the 1950's did Wolves win England's top flight League title?

Answer: 3

Wolves won the League in seasons 1953-54, 1957-58 and 1958-59. 1953-54 saw Wolves win the title by 4 points, beating West Bromwich Albion into second place. In season 1957-58, Preston North End were runners-up, five points adrift, and 1958-59 Manchester United finished in second, 6 points behind Wolves.

5. Which of these made the most League appearances for Wolves?

Answer: Derek Parkin

Parkin played 501 League games for the club between 1967-82.

6. Who did Wolves beat in the 1960 FA Cup final?

Answer: Blackburn Rovers

Wolves won the game 3-0, thanks to an own goal from Mick McGrath, and a brace from Norman Deeley. Wolves did beat the others listed in FA Cup finals. Everton were beaten 1-0 in 1893, Newcastle United lost 3-1 in 1908, and Leicester City were the losers in 1949, going down 3-1.

7. Which of these scored the most League goals in a season for the club?

Answer: Dennis Westcott

Westcott scored 38 League goals in the 1946-47 Division One season. Steve Bull set a record for the most total goals in a season for the club, when he scored 52 in the 1987-88 season.

8. In which season were Wolves first elected into the Football League?

Answer: 1888-89

Wolves participated in the inaugural Football League season, and finished 3rd out of the 12 teams.

9. Who did Wolves beat in the 1937-38 season, to set a record for their biggest League victory?

Answer: Leicester City

The game took place on 15th April, 1938. Wolves went on to finish second in the old Division One that season, just a point behind Arsenal.

10. What was unique about Wolves in the 1980's?

Answer: They were relegated from the old Division One into Division Four in consecutive seasons

In season 1983-84, Wolves were relegated from Division One, but by the time season 1986-87 came around, they were playing Division Four football.

Source: Author silverginger

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