Roy Of The Rovers Quiz 1985-90
Questions covering the 1985/86 to 1989/90 seasons
- 1.
Who never played for Melchester Rovers?
- A.
Phil Collins
- B.
Sammy Spangler
- C.
Martin Kemp
- D.
Steve Norman
Correct Answer
A. pHil CollinsExplanation
Phil Collins never played for Melchester Rovers.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Emlyn Hughes and Bob Wilson were captains on which quiz show?
- A.
A Game Of Their Own
- B.
Shooting Stars
- C.
A Question Of Sport
- D.
They Think It's All Over
Correct Answer
C. A Question Of SportExplanation
Emlyn Hughes and Bob Wilson were captains on the quiz show "A Question Of Sport". This show features teams of sports celebrities competing in various sports-related trivia and physical challenges. The captains play a crucial role in leading their teams and answering questions about different sports disciplines.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which player from this list survived the Basran disaster?
- A.
Trevor Cassidy
- B.
Carl Hunt
- C.
Rob Richards
- D.
Neville Jones
Correct Answer
C. Rob RichardsExplanation
Rob Richards is the correct answer because he is the only player from the list who survived the Basran disaster. The question implies that there was a disaster involving the mentioned players, and out of all the players listed, only Rob Richards managed to survive the incident.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Pak Soon was originally from which country?
- A.
South Korea
- B.
Vietnam
- C.
China
- D.
Cambodia
Correct Answer
B. VietnamExplanation
The correct answer is Vietnam because the question asks about the original country of Pak Soon, and Vietnam is the only country listed as an option that matches this description.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was Blackie Gray's son, Mark's nickname?
- A.
Crusty
- B.
Cruncher
- C.
Cracker
- D.
Chopper
Correct Answer
C. CrackerExplanation
Blackie Gray's son, Mark, was nicknamed "Cracker."Rate this question:
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- 6.
"The Hard Man" Dexter was signed from which club?
- A.
Real Granpala
- B.
Danefield United
- C.
Burnside Athletic
- D.
Everpool City
Correct Answer
C. Burnside AthleticExplanation
Dexter, known as "The Hard Man," was signed from Burnside Athletic.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which team beat Rovers in the 1988 FA Cup Final denying them the double?
- A.
Weston Villa
- B.
Burndean
- C.
Danefield United
- D.
Stambridge City
Correct Answer
A. Weston VillaExplanation
Weston Villa beat Rovers in the 1988 FA Cup Final denying them the double.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who were Rovers playing when the pitch subsided causing the match to be abandoned?
- A.
Blackport Rovers
- B.
Carlton Town
- C.
Selbridge Athletic
- D.
Everpool
Correct Answer
A. Blackport RoversExplanation
The pitch subsided during a match, causing it to be abandoned. The question asks which team Rovers were playing against when this incident occurred. The correct answer is Blackport Rovers.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which French superstar helped knock Rovers out of the 1988/89 FA Cup?
- A.
Jules Bernard
- B.
Jules Laverne
- C.
Jean Grimond
- D.
Pierre Lorain
Correct Answer
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- 10.
Rovers signed Andy Maclaren from Glenrath Celtic for a British transfer record of how much?
- A.
£5million
- B.
£4million
- C.
£3million
- D.
£2million
Correct Answer
C. £3millionExplanation
Andy Maclaren was signed by Rovers from Glenrath Celtic for a fee of £3million, which was a British transfer record at the time.Rate this question:
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