Football Trivia Question of the Day

Niger. I was going to make a funny joke about the reason being they didn't score was the amount of "Nigers" on the side, but that would have been childish and maybe even verging on racism!

 

Do you hate black people because they have big penises and you don't?

 

No, it is mainly because they took over my uncle's farm and killed him.

 

Was your uncle a horrible racist **** too?

 

No, he was just minding his own business.

 

Yes, Niger.

Africa Cup of Nations Finals 2013 South Africa


Friday 1st February 2013:

Which club holds the record for the fewest goals scored in a Premier League season?

 

Derby County, the last time they were in the Prem?

 

Yes, Derby County only managed a total of 20 goals during the 2007-08 season.

Premier League Results & League Table Season 2007-08

 

Saturday 2nd February 2013:

Which 11 players affiliated with Sunderland at the time participated in FIFA World Cup Finals?

 

Kevin PHillips,Darren Bent,Cyan,Gary Breen,Niall Quinn,Kevin Kilbane,Jason McEnteer and T Sorenson

 

Jason McAteer, Kevin Kilbane, Niall Quinn (all Ireland 2002), Thomas Sørensen (Denmark 2002) are all correct.

Seven more to get...

 

I only know the Irish players and I'd say you have to go back a good bit with Scottish and English players.2 stabs in the dark Shay Given and Kwey(sic) Jones

 

There was the captain of the Northern Ireland team which reached the Quarter-Finals...

 

Was thinking of them but couldn't think of a S'land player probably Jimmy Nicholl and I'll have another go with Steed Malbranque

 

Not Nicholl or Steeeeeed Malbranque.

 

Saturday's answer: Willie Watson (England 1950), Billy Bingham (Northern Ireland 1958 ), Stan Anderson (England 1962), Jason McAteer, Kevin Kilbane, Niall Quinn (all Ireland 2002), Thomas Sørensen (Denmark 2002), Claudio Reyna (United States 2002), Patrick Mboma (Cameroon 2002), John Mensah Ghana 2010) and Paulo da Silva (Paraguay 2010).

Players from English Clubs who have Participated in FIFA World Cup Finals


Sunday 3rd February 2013:

Which two Football Clubs were founded as Belmont FC & Heaton Norris Rovers?

 

Tranmere and Stockport

 

Yes, Tranmere Rovers (1884) and Stockport County (1883)



Monday 4th February 2013:

Which 4 footballers have played 100 times or more for Brazil?

 

Dunga, Pele, Carlos, and that goalie

 

Cafu (142 caps), Roberto Carlos (125), Lúcio (105) and Cláudio Taffarel (101).

England v Brazil Full International Record & Statistics 1956-2013



Tuesday 5th February 2013:

Which Premier League club has had the highest number of Brazilian players?