FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Bristol Rovers FC History Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,856

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
213

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What were the club originally known as when they were formed? Hint

The Black Arabs

Bristol Eastville Rovers

Eastville Rovers

Bristol Athletic

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these grounds did the club play at the longest for their home games? Hint

Twerton Park

Eastville

Ridgeway

Purdown

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history? Hint

Andy Wilson

Alfred Homer

Dave McLean

Percy Smith

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What is Bristol Rovers' nickname? Hint

The Pirates

The Pitchers

The Spireites

The Blues

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Who, in 1952-53, set a record for the most goals scored in a single season? Hint

Geoff Bradford

Neil Slatter

Stuart Taylor

Andy Tilson

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which club did Bristol Rovers sign Trevor Challis from in 1998? Hint

Scunthorpe United

Chesterfield

Queens Park Rangers

Darlington

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Who were Bristol Rovers playing when they set a record for their heaviest league defeat in 1936? Hint

Northampton Town

Luton Town

Ipswich Town

Macclesfield Town

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Were Bristol Rovers ever in England's top-flight Division in the 20th century?

Yes

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Why were the club docked two points in season 1981-82? Hint

They fielded an ineligible player in a game

The whole team was sent off in a league match

Club chairman was found guilty of financial irregularities

They never turned up for an FA Cup game

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which member of England's 1966 World Cup winning side played for Bristol Rovers between 1982-83? Hint

Ray Wilson

Roger Hunt

Alan Ball

Martin Peters

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What were the club originally known as when they were formed?

Answer: The Black Arabs

The club was formed in 1883 as The Black Arabs, after the shirts they wore and a local rugby club. A year later they renamed as Eastville Rovers, and in 1897 became Bristol Eastville Rovers. One year later, they dropped Eastville from the club name and were known as Bristol Rovers.

2. Which of these grounds did the club play at the longest for their home games?

Answer: Eastville

Bristol Rovers played at Eastville between 1896-1986, Twerton Park was between 1986-96, Ridgeway from 1884-97, and Purdown was 1882-84. The club moved into the 12,000 capacity Memorial Ground in 1996.

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Answer: Alfred Homer

Homer managed the club for 21 years between 1899-1920.

4. What is Bristol Rovers' nickname?

Answer: The Pirates

This is their official nickname, although they are also known as 'The Gas', due to their former Eastville ground being next to a gas works.

5. Who, in 1952-53, set a record for the most goals scored in a single season?

Answer: Geoff Bradford

Geoff Bradford hit 33 goals in the 1952-53 Division Three (South) season.

6. Which club did Bristol Rovers sign Trevor Challis from in 1998?

Answer: Queens Park Rangers

Challis started his career at QPR in 1994, and played a total of 15 games for the club before moving to the club in July 1998.

7. Who were Bristol Rovers playing when they set a record for their heaviest league defeat in 1936?

Answer: Luton Town

Rovers were beaten 12-0 in a Division Three (South) match on 13th April, 1936.

8. Were Bristol Rovers ever in England's top-flight Division in the 20th century?

Answer: No

Their best finish was 6th twice in the then Division Two, in seasons 1955-56 and 1958-59.

9. Why were the club docked two points in season 1981-82?

Answer: They fielded an ineligible player in a game

The club fielded Steve Bailey in a Division Three game, and finished 12th overall. However, they would have only finished one more place up if they hadn't been docked the points.

10. Which member of England's 1966 World Cup winning side played for Bristol Rovers between 1982-83?

Answer: Alan Ball

Alan Ball played 17 games for the club in the 1982-83 season and scored 2 goals.

Source: Author silverginger

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Nightmare before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.