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Darlington FC History Trivia Quiz

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

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

Author
silverginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,356

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
233

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year were the club formed? Hint

1881

1883

1885

1887

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Question 2 of 10

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

W L Lane

Tom McLintosh

Dick Jackson

Jack English

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which season did Darlington first play in the Football League? Hint

1919-20

1921-22

1923-24

1925-26

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the club's nickname? Hint

The Shakers

The Combers

The Bombers

The Quakers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these players made the most appearances for the club? Hint

Jason De Vos

Alan Walsh

Ron Greener

David Brown

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where did Darlington buy Neil Maddison from in 2001? Hint

Bristol City

Southampton

Middlesbrough

Barnsley

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many goals did Marco Gabbiadini score for the club between 1998-2000? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who were Darlington playing when they set a club record for their biggest League victory in the 1927-28 season? Hint

Chester City

Stoke City

Bristol City

Lincoln City

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Question 9 of 10

9. Darlington were relegated into the Conference League, after finishing bottom of Division Four in the 1988-89 season. Were they promoted back into the League the following year?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club? Hint

David Brown

Marco Gabbiadini

Alan Walsh

Russell Pinker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year were the club formed?

Answer: 1883

Darlington also moved into Feethams in this year.

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

Answer: Tom McLintosh

McLintosh took the reigns from 1902-11, when he was succeeded by Lane for one season, before Jackson took charge between 1912-19, followed by English until 1928.

3. In which season did Darlington first play in the Football League?

Answer: 1921-22

They finished 2nd in the 1921-22 Division Three (North) season, six points behind champions Stockport County.

4. What is the club's nickname?

Answer: The Quakers

They gained this nickname from the strong connection between the town and the Christian group called the Society of Friends, who are also known as Quakers. Several key figures in the founding of the club were members of the Quakers.

5. Which of these players made the most appearances for the club?

Answer: Ron Greener

Greener played 442 games for the club between 1955-68.

6. Where did Darlington buy Neil Maddison from in 2001?

Answer: Middlesbrough

Maddison started out with Southampton in 1988, and moved to Middlesbrough in 1997, and on to Darlington in 2001. During his time with Middlesbrough he had loan spells with Barnsley and then Bristol City.

7. How many goals did Marco Gabbiadini score for the club between 1998-2000?

Answer: 53

Gabbiadini started his career with York City in 1985, and has played for other clubs such as Sunderland, Crystal Palace and Derby County.

8. Who were Darlington playing when they set a club record for their biggest League victory in the 1927-28 season?

Answer: Lincoln City

Darlington won the game 9-2 in a Division Three (North) game on 7th January, 1928.

9. Darlington were relegated into the Conference League, after finishing bottom of Division Four in the 1988-89 season. Were they promoted back into the League the following year?

Answer: Yes

Darlington won the Conference title with 87 points, 2 ahead of second placed Barnet. The following Division Four season, saw them promoted again, as they became champions with 83 points.

10. Which of these players scored the most goals in a season for the club?

Answer: David Brown

Brown scored 39 goals in the 1924-25 Division Three (North) season.

Source: Author silverginger

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