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So what do you know about Bolton Wanderers?

  1. In 1953 Bolton took part in the FA Cup final which is colloquially referred to after a famous player. Who scored a hat-trick?
  2. Which other FA Cup final did Bolton Wanderers appear in that is better known by a unique name?
  3. Bolton Wanderers have lost two League Cup finals. Who beat them?
  4. How many times have Wednesday won at the Reebok or however it has subsequently been named? By what score, and who scored?
  5. Which Wednesday goal scoring sensation later moved to Bolton but failed to score in approx 100 matches.
  6. Former Bolton forward Kenny Davenport holds which unique record?
  7. Bolton Wanderers are a past winner of the EFL Trophy. Who was the competition’s main sponsor at the time?
  8. Bayern Munich hosted Bolton Wanderers in the group stage of the UEFA cup. Who was Bolton’s manager at the time?
  9. Which player has scored the most goals for England whilst a Bolton player?
  10. Which of these former Bolton players is the odd one out, and why? Nathan Blake, Gary Cahill, Kevin Davies, Gary Madine.

I’ll check back in a couple of hours to mark your answers.

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1) Stan Mortensen

2) White Horse final 1923

4) twice I think

1-0 in 2012 Mamy Sidibe

2-0 in 2019 Fletcher double

7) Sherpa Van

8 Gary Megson

10) Kevin Davies only one not to play for Pigs and Bolton

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Everyone gone off line, down the pub, or is the quiz too easy?

 

Correct answers so far.

  1. Stan Mortensen. Incidentally, winners Blackpool beat Wednesday at Hillsborough in the 3rd round.
  2. The “White Horse” final in 1923 (first at Wembley). 
  3.  
  4. Twice. Boxing Day 2012: 1-0 (Sidibe) & 12/3/19: 2-0 (My source suggests Fletcher only got one). Played 9 (2-4-3) including one league cup defeat.
  5. Paul Warhurst
  6.  
  7. Sherpa Van.
  8. Gary Megson.
  9.  
  10. Kevin Davies. He is the only one not to play for Sheffield United although he was at the club’s academy.

I’ll reveal the final three answers before setting off to Bolton in the morning if they haven’t already been identified.

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9. Lofthouse correct. 30 goals in 33 appearances.

4. Looking at the date of the second win, I guess Bruce was the manager at the time. We’ve had so many I’m losing track. The second scorer though was a Bruce signing. I think, like Sidibe, he’s a one goal Wednesday wonder.

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6 minutes ago, LiamOwl said:

Jordan Spence. Signed him about 1am Saturday morning before we played Boro away. Same day Anthony Gardener got injured and (I think) ended his career. 

Fucking hell, I actually managed to get that one right!

Remember that game at Middlesbrough. 1-1 draw. Antonio opened the scoring before they equalised. You're also spot on re AG. Never played again 🙁

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2 minutes ago, EastCraigsOwl said:

Fucking hell, I actually managed to get that one right!

Remember that game at Middlesbrough. 1-1 draw. Antonio opened the scoring before they equalised. You're also spot on re AG. Never played again 🙁

Did it lead to us signing Loovens later that season 

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19 minutes ago, LiamOwl said:

Jordan Spence. Signed him about 1am Saturday morning before we played Boro away. Same day Anthony Gardener got injured and (I think) ended his career. 

Absolute Rolls Royce of a player. Said it before but Gardner was the  best CB we've had since Prem

 

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11 hours ago, Reesh said:

Did it lead to us signing Loovens later that season 

Have to admit, I'd never really given that much thought previously.

Probably would've preferred Gardner staying fit in all honesty. As good a player as Loovens was, I always saw him as a bit of a blouse. Christophe Berra was the same at Hearts. Got shoved off the ball way too many times over the years. Spoiled all their other (very) good work.

Both were model professionals though, and excellent club servants 🙂

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What do you know about Rochdale?

As there’s not much to know about Rochdale FC, I’ve add some clues for famous people from Rochdale.

I’ll confirm correct answers at full time if I’m in a good mood.

 

  1. Name the player from his career 1977 to 1987.

Wednesday 133 apps 4 goals

Oxford 24 / 1

Chesterfield 7 / 0

Cardiff 25 / 0

Rochdale 97 / 2

2. Rochdale aren’t the most successful of clubs. Arguably their most successful year would be 1962. What happened that year?

3. Rochdale’s manager at the time was Tony Collins. What significant first did he achieve? 

4. A statue of Rochdale legend David Clough has been erected at Spotland. How did he gain legendary status?

5. Which post war Wednesday boss also managed Rochdale?

6. Which record, extending for 36 years, belongs to Rochdale?

Name the famous Rochdalians?

7. Oh goodie, goodie, here’s a grey bearded tit.

8.  This singer, no relation to Gracie, is known all around the world.

9.  She’s no Annie Walker.

10. Brookside actress remembered for a lesbian kiss.

11. Bonus question. Name the other actress in that kiss. She comes from nearby Oldham.

 

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2 hours ago, M42Owl said:

What do you know about Rochdale?

As there’s not much to know about Rochdale FC, I’ve add some clues for famous people from Rochdale.

I’ll confirm correct answers at full time if I’m in a good mood.

 

  1. Name the player from his career 1977 to 1987.

Wednesday 133 apps 4 goals

Oxford 24 / 1

Chesterfield 7 / 0

Cardiff 25 / 0

Rochdale 97 / 2

2. Rochdale aren’t the most successful of clubs. Arguably their most successful year would be 1962. What happened that year?

3. Rochdale’s manager at the time was Tony Collins. What significant first did he achieve? 

4. A statue of Rochdale legend David Clough has been erected at Spotland. How did he gain legendary status?

5. Which post war Wednesday boss also managed Rochdale?

6. Which record, extending for 36 years, belongs to Rochdale?

Name the famous Rochdalians?

7. Oh goodie, goodie, here’s a grey bearded tit.

8.  This singer, no relation to Gracie, is known all around the world.

9.  She’s no Annie Walker.

10. Brookside actress remembered for a lesbian kiss.

11. Bonus question. Name the other actress in that kiss. She comes from nearby Oldham.

 

1) 3) 4) 9) & 11) still needed.

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1 minute ago, Reesh said:

1) Barry Grant from Brooksides older brother David

3) First black manager in the Football League

4) lifelong fan who raised money for the club and bequeathed his estate to them on his passing.

1) David Grant.
3) Correct. First BAME manager in football league.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59031148 

Interesting read, with Wednesday link.

4) Correct. DC was a long standing fan who raised substantial amounts selling club lottery tickets. When he died he left £250,000 to the club. Fans had a whip round to fund the statue.

https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2021/september/davidcloughstatue/

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