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Airdrieonians FC: R.I.P. Trivia Quiz

Some questions on the history of Airdrieonians Football Club.

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

Author
DiamondAFC

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
247

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Question 1 of 15

1. Airdrieionians FC were formed in which year? Hint

1877

1878

1879

1876

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Question 2 of 15

2. Airdrieonians record win was a 15-1 victory against which club in 1894? Hint

Hibernian

Dundee Wanderers

East Fife

Albion Rovers

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many Scottish Cup finals did Airdrieonians FC appear in? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. Airdrieonians were the first team in Scotland to have a penalty awarded against them?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many B&Q Cup Finals did Airdrieonians appear in? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which Airdrieonians player scored 53 goals in season 1954-55? Hint

Jimmy Crapnell

Hugh Baird

Innes Mcdonald

Hughie Gallacher

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Question 7 of 15

7. Airdrie first played in their famous diamond strips in 1912 against which team? Hint

Celtic

Rangers

Hearts

Hibs

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which legendary superstar made an one off appearance for Airdrieonians against Dundee Utd in 1940? Hint

Pele

Stanley Matthews

Eusebio

Gordon Banks

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Question 9 of 15

9. Airdrieonians first played at Mavisbank Park but then moved to which famous pitch, where they played at for 92 years? Hint

Shyberry Excelsior Stadium

Broomfield Park

Cliftonhill

Fir Park

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Question 10 of 15

10. Airdrie shared _______ with Clyde from 1994 to 1998? Hint

Broadwood Stadium

Fir Park

Cliftonhill

Douglas Park

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Question 11 of 15

11. Airdrieonians final years were played at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium but by which name is it better known by the fans? Hint

New Broomfield

Excelsior Palace

Diamond Park

Broomfield Stomp

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Question 12 of 15

12. Out of the following four tournements, which did Airdrieonians win in season 1975-76. Hint

Intertoto Cup

Scottish League Cup

Spring Cup

European Cup Winners Cup

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Question 13 of 15

13. Airdrieonians have never won the Scottish Championship, but in the seasons of 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25, 1925-26, they finished in what position? Hint

3rd

5th

4th

2nd

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Question 14 of 15

14. Airdrieonians once qualified for a major European competition in the 1992-93 season. What was it? Hint

European Cup Winners Cup

UEFA Cup

European Champions League

Intertoto Cup

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Question 15 of 15

15. Since Airdrie's demise, a new team was formed to play out of Airdrie. What is the team's name? Hint

Airdrie Rovers

Airdrie Town

Airdrie United

Airdrie Athletic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Airdrieionians FC were formed in which year?

Answer: 1878

Airdrieonians were formed under the name Excelsior FC in 1878.

2. Airdrieonians record win was a 15-1 victory against which club in 1894?

Answer: Dundee Wanderers

Airdrie's record win was against Dundee Wanderers 15-1, while their biggest defeat was against Hibernian 1-11.

3. How many Scottish Cup finals did Airdrieonians FC appear in?

Answer: 4

Airdrie appeared in four Scottish Cup finals, against Celtic (1975 & 1995), Hibernian (1924) and Glasgow Rangers (1992). The only time the club won the trophy was against Hibs in 1924.

4. Airdrieonians were the first team in Scotland to have a penalty awarded against them?

Answer: True

This happened in a game in 1891.

5. How many B&Q Cup Finals did Airdrieonians appear in?

Answer: 3

Airdrieonians played in three finals and won them all against Dundee (1995) 3-2, Livingston (2001) on penalties and Alloa (2002) 2-1.

6. Which Airdrieonians player scored 53 goals in season 1954-55?

Answer: Hugh Baird

Hugh Baird scored 53 goals in the old Second Division season 1954-55.

7. Airdrie first played in their famous diamond strips in 1912 against which team?

Answer: Rangers

Airdrie played in Red & White strips between 1878-1912.

8. Which legendary superstar made an one off appearance for Airdrieonians against Dundee Utd in 1940?

Answer: Stanley Matthews

Sir Stanley Matthews made an appearence for Airdrie against Dundee Utd in 1940 in the war time cup.

9. Airdrieonians first played at Mavisbank Park but then moved to which famous pitch, where they played at for 92 years?

Answer: Broomfield Park

Airdrieonians opened Broomfield Park in 1892.

10. Airdrie shared _______ with Clyde from 1994 to 1998?

Answer: Broadwood Stadium

After selling Broomfield, Airdrieonians moved to Cumbernauld to share Broadwood Stadium with Clyde FC between 1994 and 1998.

11. Airdrieonians final years were played at Shyberry Excelsior Stadium but by which name is it better known by the fans?

Answer: New Broomfield

The stadium was opened as Shyberry Excelsior Stadium, but when Steve Archibald tried to takeover the club he promised fans that the stadium name would be changed to New Broomfield but wasn't.

12. Out of the following four tournements, which did Airdrieonians win in season 1975-76.

Answer: Spring Cup

The Spring Cup was formed in 1975, a tournement for Scottish First and Second Division sides. Airdrieonians were the first winners of the trophy defeating Clydebank.

13. Airdrieonians have never won the Scottish Championship, but in the seasons of 1922-23, 1923-24, 1924-25, 1925-26, they finished in what position?

Answer: 2nd

The closest they ever came to winning the Scottish Championship was in the seasons from 1922 to 1926. The first three years Airdrie finished second to Glasgow Rangers then in 1925-26 season to Glasgow Celtic.

14. Airdrieonians once qualified for a major European competition in the 1992-93 season. What was it?

Answer: European Cup Winners Cup

Airdrieonians qualified for the Cup Winners Cup after a defeat by Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Cup final of 1992. Rangers also won the Scottish Premier League, which is why Airdrie qualified for the tournament.

15. Since Airdrie's demise, a new team was formed to play out of Airdrie. What is the team's name?

Answer: Airdrie United

After the demise of Airdrieonians, Jim Ballantyne, with the help of a lot of supporter formed a new side with the name of Airdrie United

Source: Author DiamondAFC

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