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Quiz about SvenGoran Eriksson Super Swede

Sven-Goran Eriksson: Super Swede? Quiz

This is a quiz on Sven-Goran Eriksson, the England manager from 2001 to 2006.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fone. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Fone

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,721

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these clubs was Sven *not* at before he took the England manager's job? Hint

Lazio

Degerfors

AS Roma

Real Sociedad

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did England play on Sven's debut as England manager? Hint

Italy

Spain

Turkey

Argentina

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Question 3 of 10

3. At which club was Sven in 1981? Hint

IFK Gothenburg

Juventus

AC Milan

Ajax

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Question 4 of 10

4. In his first 15 games as manager, how many matches did Sven win with England? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What position did Sven play in as a player? Hint

Left wing

Left back

Center midfield

Right back

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which England manager did Sven replace?

Steve McClaren

Kevin Keegan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which blonde TV presenter did Sven have a much-publicised affair with? Hint

Fern Britton

Kate Humble

Katie Derham

Ulrika Jonsson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Sven talking about when he said, "He should think that talking is silver, but being quiet is golden"? Hint

Michael Owen

Emile Heskey

Steven Gerrard

David Beckham

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was Sven's nickname relating to his usually unchanging expression throughout football matches? Hint

Tinkerman

Iceman

Coldman

Mr Frosty

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which long-term friend was appointed to help Sven in his management of England? Hint

Geraint Lewis

Olga Herzigova

Stefan Jonsson

Tord Grip

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these clubs was Sven *not* at before he took the England manager's job?

Answer: Real Sociedad

He also managed Sampdoria, Benfica, and Fiorentina.

2. Who did England play on Sven's debut as England manager?

Answer: Spain

It was a friendly at Villa Park in February 2001. England won 3-0.

3. At which club was Sven in 1981?

Answer: IFK Gothenburg

They were Swedish League Champions that year. He was their manager from 1979 to 1982.

4. In his first 15 games as manager, how many matches did Sven win with England?

Answer: 7

He won eight matches out of 15 (five draws and two losses). Sven began his rule over England with the most successful start that any England manager had ever achieved: he won the first five matches.

5. What position did Sven play in as a player?

Answer: Right back

A knee injury in 1975 brought his playing career to an end at Swedish club Karlskoga. The next year he began coaching at Swedish third division side Degerfors and brought them to the top flight within three years.

6. Which England manager did Sven replace?

Answer: Kevin Keegan

Kevin Keegan resigned after a 1-0 loss to Germany at Wembley in October 2000. Although repeatedly linked to the job, Sven kept insisting he would complete his contact with Lazio until July 2001. However, he was confirmed as manager in October 2000 and resigned as Lazio coach on January 9, 2001.
Peter Taylor was caretaker for one game after Kevin Keegan resigned.
Steve McClaren was manager after Sven.

7. Which blonde TV presenter did Sven have a much-publicised affair with?

Answer: Ulrika Jonsson

He had an affair with his fellow Swede behind long-term partner Nancy Dell'Olio's back.

8. Who was Sven talking about when he said, "He should think that talking is silver, but being quiet is golden"?

Answer: David Beckham

He also said of Joe Cole, "He's a huge talent and is very mature in his way of playing". He was known to be highly protective of his players, even after a bad performance.

9. What was Sven's nickname relating to his usually unchanging expression throughout football matches?

Answer: Iceman

It was written, "His idea of a celebration is to raise both eyebrows simultaneously".

10. Which long-term friend was appointed to help Sven in his management of England?

Answer: Tord Grip

He was Sven's assistan at Lazio, and moved with Sven when he left Lazio in January 2001. England's quarterfinal exit in the 2002 World Cup brought criticism on Sven, but the FA claimed he was the best manager in the world.

Source: Author Fone

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