Pub Quiz thread

I'll give it to you, BB. He hurt his back bringing in the coal from the coal bunker in the garden.

 

You're right it wouldn't happen to me these days - that's the wife's job....

What piece of football history was written at Vicarage Road on 9/1/74?

 

Hendon played Newcastle UTD in a cup replay at the Vic on that day - was it the first match at the Vic. where we were not involved ?

 

First part right - it was Hendon v Newcastle - but not the 'history making' bit....

 

First time an FA Cup match before the semi finals had been played at a neutral venue?

 

A penalty kick was awarded at Vicarage Road for the last time. I am joking.

 

No

You could almost be right, but no....

Rather obvious to say, I suppose, but it was something to do with one of the teams...

 

In 1993, WFC gave Hendon some seats from the Vic - does it have anything to do with that?

 

Nothing whatsoever. As a clue - think status...

 

First Isthmian League club to reach the third round.

 

Highest difference of positions in the leagues for an FA cup game?

 

They may well be, but no - the word 'first' is the antithesis of the answer I'm looking for...

 

Last amateur team in the 3rd round?

 

Near enough theo - they are actually the last amateur team to take part in an FA Cup match, the distinction between amateurs and professionals being abolished not long after.

Over to you...

 

What links a man in black and a spin twin?

 

Men in Black...... chasing extra terrestrials.. with the twin towers in the background?

 

.... not sure about the spin bit though?

 

Not on the right track yet, Yorkie.

 

referees??

 

Spin twins usually relate to cricket, but there have been many who have played. Is there a ref called Swann, or Lock or Laker for example?