Roy Of The Rovers Quiz 1980-85
A selection of questions from the 1980/81 to 1984/85 seasons.
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Which team did Rovers fails to beat by five goals to avoid relegation in 1980/81?
- A.
Rotherton
- B.
Melboro'
- C.
Stambridge City
- D.
Burndean
Correct Answer
C. Stambridge CityExplanation
In the 1980/81 season, Rovers failed to beat Stambridge City by five goals in order to avoid relegation. This suggests that Rovers needed to win by a large margin in their match against Stambridge City to secure their position in the league. Unfortunately, they were unable to achieve this goal, resulting in their relegation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which team did Rovers beat by a record score in 1981/82?
- A.
Wakeford
- B.
Keysborough
- C.
Wellingford
- D.
Westbury Town
Correct Answer
B. KeysboroughExplanation
In 1981/82, Rovers beat Keysborough by a record score.Rate this question:
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- 3.
And what was the score?
- A.
16-0
- B.
14-0
- C.
12-0
- D.
9-0
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B. 14-0Explanation
The given answer, 14-0, indicates that one team scored 14 points while the other team failed to score any points. This suggests a significant difference in skill or performance between the two teams, with one team dominating the game completely.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Nat "Grandad" Gosden has how many England caps?
- A.
97
- B.
57
- C.
47
- D.
0
Correct Answer
C. 47Explanation
Nat "Grandad" Gosden has 47 England caps, which refers to the number of times he has represented the England national team in international matches.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Whose career was ended after an accident at a charity cricket match?
- A.
Vernon Eliot
- B.
Andy Lock
- C.
Gerry Holloway
- D.
Mervyn Wallace
Correct Answer
A. Vernon EliotExplanation
Vernon Eliot's career was ended after an accident at a charity cricket match.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who did Roy Race replace as captain of Walford Rovers
- A.
Joe Makin
- B.
Joe Bellamy
- C.
Frank Maynard
- D.
Alan Shields
Correct Answer
B. Joe BellamyExplanation
Roy Race replaced Joe Bellamy as captain of Walford Rovers.Rate this question:
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- 7.
From which club did Rovers sign Carl Hunt?
- A.
Portdean
- B.
Carford CIty
- C.
Burndean
- D.
Kelburn
Correct Answer
B. Carford CItyExplanation
The correct answer is Carford City. This implies that Rovers signed Carl Hunt from Carford City club.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which goalkeeper made his debut in the shock FA Cup defeat at Ramsden?
- A.
Walter Williams
- B.
Charlie Carter
- C.
Andy Styles
- D.
Bob Wilson
Correct Answer
C. Andy StylesExplanation
Andy Styles made his debut in the shock FA Cup defeat at Ramsden.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who scored the winning goal in the 1984 FA Cup Final?
- A.
Blackie Gray
- B.
Neville Jones
- C.
Roy Race
- D.
Rob Richards
Correct Answer
B. Neville JonesExplanation
Neville Jones is the correct answer because he scored the winning goal in the 1984 FA Cup Final.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who shot Roy Race?
- A.
Elton Blake
- B.
Trevor Brinsden
- C.
Vic Guthrie
- D.
Arthur Logan
Correct Answer
A. Elton BlakeExplanation
Elton Blake is the correct answer because he was the one who shot Roy Race. The question is referring to a fictional character from the comic strip "Roy of the Rovers." In the story, Elton Blake was a rival player who became jealous of Roy's success and shot him during a match. This event led to a dramatic storyline in which Roy had to overcome his injuries and make a comeback in his football career.Rate this question:
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