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Quiz about FA Premier League Transfers 201011

FA Premier League Transfers: 2010-11 Quiz

The 2010-11 summer transfer window went haywire as big spenders Manchester City cashed in on the opportunity to strengthen their squad, whereas the 'Big Four' had a rather quite spell in the market.

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

Author
lordingtar

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
329,848

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of Manchester City's major signings was a talented young winger from a Spanish League club. Which winger did they sign? Hint

Craig Bellamy

Mauro Camoranesi

David Silva

Yaya Toure

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Question 2 of 10

2. Chelsea brought in only a few players in the window, but released or loaned many. Which released player signed for Bayer Leverkusen?

Answer: (One word. Surname only)

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of Liverpool's stars, Javier Mascherano left the club to pursue trophies elsewhere, having not won even one in his Liverpool career. Which club did he transfer to? Hint

Real Madrid

Barcelona

Chelsea

Inter Milan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tottenham Hotspurs made the most of this star defender's departure from his club. Incidentally, Tottenham has a major rivalry with this club. Who was this player? Hint

Smalling

Pletikosa

Gallas

Sandro

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sunderland was busy in the transfer window. Which of these players did they not sign? Hint

Mensah

Bramble

Myhill

Welbeck

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Question 6 of 10

6. Arsenal brought in striker Chamakh from Bordeaux, and bid adieu to another striker, Eduardo. Which club did Eduardo sign for? Hint

Aston Villa

Galatasaray

CFR Cluj

Shakhtar Donetsk

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Question 7 of 10

7. Aston Villa transferred in only one player, a promising attacking midfielder. Who did they sign? Hint

James Milner

Danny Welbeck

Stephen Ireland

Aleksandar Hleb

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Question 8 of 10

8. Birmingham City signed Nikola Zigic, a Serbian forward who did not score a single goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Which club did they sign him from?
Hint

Standard Liege

Sevilla

Valencia

FC Twente

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Question 9 of 10

9. Blackburn signed a talented young Senegalese named Mame Biram Diouf on a season long loan from Manchester United.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Stoke City made a high profile signing from AS Monaco. This striker/attacking midfielder had played for clubs like Chelsea and Barcelona. Who is he? Hint

Zenden

Quaresma

Deco

Gudjohnsen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of Manchester City's major signings was a talented young winger from a Spanish League club. Which winger did they sign?

Answer: David Silva

Man City signed David Silva for a reported from Valencia. Their other big moves included Yaya Toure, Mario Balotelli, Aleksandar Kolarov, Jerome Boateng, and James Milner.

2. Chelsea brought in only a few players in the window, but released or loaned many. Which released player signed for Bayer Leverkusen?

Answer: Ballack

Ballack's contract was not renewed at the end of the 2008-09 season, along with Belletti and Cole's. He left Chelsea and signed with Bayer Leverkusen, having also played for them before on a free transfer.

3. One of Liverpool's stars, Javier Mascherano left the club to pursue trophies elsewhere, having not won even one in his Liverpool career. Which club did he transfer to?

Answer: Barcelona

Amid speculation that Mascherano would join Inter Milan under former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, he joined Barcelona on a four-year deal. He was one of the few major stars leaving, with Riera joining Greek club Olympiacos, Aquilani out on a loan to Juventus, and Yossi Benayoun signing with Chelsea.

4. Tottenham Hotspurs made the most of this star defender's departure from his club. Incidentally, Tottenham has a major rivalry with this club. Who was this player?

Answer: Gallas

Tottenham signed former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas, and also signed Croatian goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa, and midfielder Sandro from Brazilian club Internacional.

5. Sunderland was busy in the transfer window. Which of these players did they not sign?

Answer: Myhill

Sunderland signed Welbeck and Mensah on loan from Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais respectively, and defender Titus Bramble from Wigan Athletic. Boaz Myhill, former goalkeeper for Hull City, signed with West Bromwich Albion.

6. Arsenal brought in striker Chamakh from Bordeaux, and bid adieu to another striker, Eduardo. Which club did Eduardo sign for?

Answer: Shakhtar Donetsk

Eduardo signed for Shakhtar Donetsk, who had just won their league in Ukraine, on a four-year deal. Arsenal brought in French striker Chamakh from Bordeaux to replace him.

7. Aston Villa transferred in only one player, a promising attacking midfielder. Who did they sign?

Answer: Stephen Ireland

Aston Villa signed Ireland from Manchester City for an undisclosed amount. Ireland was in stunning club form in the 2009 season, leading Man City's midfield.

8. Birmingham City signed Nikola Zigic, a Serbian forward who did not score a single goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Which club did they sign him from?

Answer: Valencia

Birmingham signed Zigic from Valencia, for a period of four years. The centre forward is known for his aerial threat inside the box, particularly from set-pieces.

9. Blackburn signed a talented young Senegalese named Mame Biram Diouf on a season long loan from Manchester United.

Answer: True

Diouf scored a hat-trick for Blackburn in the win against Norwich City (League Cup), and scored his first Premier League goal for them against Arsenal.

10. Stoke City made a high profile signing from AS Monaco. This striker/attacking midfielder had played for clubs like Chelsea and Barcelona. Who is he?

Answer: Gudjohnsen

Gudjohnsen chose Stoke City over Fulham on a one-year deal. His former clubs include Bolton Wanderers, Chelsea FC, FC Barcelona, AS Monaco, and Tottenham Hotspurs.

Source: Author lordingtar

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