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Barnsley FC History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Barnsley Football Club. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by silverginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,160

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
278

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What year were Barnsley formed? Hint

1890

1887

1884

1899

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2. Who was Barnsley's first manager in their history? Hint

Arthur Fairclough

John Hastie

John McCartney

Percy Lewis

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3. Who did Barnsley beat in the 1912 FA Cup final? Hint

West Bromwich Albion

Bradford City

Swindon Town

Bolton Wanderers

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4. Which team did Barnsley beat 9-0 and, at that time, set a record for their highest league win? Hint

Notts County

Blackpool

Derby County

Loughborough Town

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5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Barnsley? Hint

Ashley Ward

Ernest Hine

Cecil McCormack

Barry Murphy

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6. How many times did Barnsley win the Division Three (North) title? Hint

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7. What happened to Barnsley in the 1996-97 season? Hint

Promoted to the Premier League

Reached the FA Cup Final

Relegated from Division One

The club had six managers in one season

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8. Were Barnsley relegated in the 2001-02 season?

Yes

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9. Where did the club sign Bruce Dyer from? Hint

Watford

Leicester City

Derby County

Crystal Palace

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10. During the 1997-98 season, Barnsley had it tough with heavy defeats, including two 6-0 losses and one 7-0 defeat. Who beat them 7-0? Hint

West Ham United

Arsenal

Chelsea

Manchester United

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year were Barnsley formed?

Answer: 1887

Reverend Tiverton Preedy formed the club which was named Barnsley St. Peters, but was renamed to Barnsley in 1897.

2. Who was Barnsley's first manager in their history?

Answer: Arthur Fairclough

Fairclough had three spells as the clubs manager. The first of these was 1898-1901. Between 1901-04, McCartney took the hot seat, and Fairclough came back in 1904 for another 8 years. His last spell was between 1928-30.

3. Who did Barnsley beat in the 1912 FA Cup final?

Answer: West Bromwich Albion

Barnsley and West Brom drew 0-0 in the final, but at the toss of a coin chose the replay to be staged at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, where they won 1-0.

4. Which team did Barnsley beat 9-0 and, at that time, set a record for their highest league win?

Answer: Loughborough Town

The game took place on January 28, 1899, in a Division Two match.

5. Which of these players scored the most goals for Barnsley?

Answer: Ernest Hine

Ernest Hine scored 123 goals for Barnsley between 1921-38.

6. How many times did Barnsley win the Division Three (North) title?

Answer: 3

They won the Division Three (North) title in 1933-34, 1938-39 and 1954-55.

7. What happened to Barnsley in the 1996-97 season?

Answer: Promoted to the Premier League

Barnsley were promoted in second place with 80 points alongside champions Bolton Wanderers, who had 98, and play-off winners Crystal Palace, who finished in 6th, and were promoted when they beat Sheffield United in the final at Wembley Stadium, London.

8. Were Barnsley relegated in the 2001-02 season?

Answer: Yes

Barnsley were relegated in 23rd place out of 24 in Division One, along with Crewe Alexandra and Stockport County.

9. Where did the club sign Bruce Dyer from?

Answer: Crystal Palace

Bruce Dyer was signed from Crystal Palace in October, 1998. He started his professional career with Watford.

10. During the 1997-98 season, Barnsley had it tough with heavy defeats, including two 6-0 losses and one 7-0 defeat. Who beat them 7-0?

Answer: Manchester United

The game took place on October 25, 1997. Manchester United were 4-0 up at half-time, with Andy Cole scoring a first-half hat-trick.

Source: Author silverginger

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