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Quiz about Fulhams First EPL Season 200102

Fulham's First EPL Season: 2001-02 Quiz

This quiz is about Fulham's 2001-02 debut season in the English Premier League.

A multiple-choice quiz by Davo85. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Davo85

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,237

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who owned Fulham during season 2001-02? Hint

Mohammed Al Fayed

Muhammed Ali

Muhammed El Fahidi

Mohammed Asif

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who managed Fulham during the entire season of 2001-02? Hint

Jean Tigana

Kevin Keegan

Micky Adams

Alain Perrin

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which major addition to the squad was signed in the season from Italian giants Juventus? Hint

Gianluca Buffon

Edwin Van Der Sar

Roberto Baggio

Zinedine Zidane

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player signed permanently after impressing Fulham on a loan deal, the season before promotion? Hint

Rufus Brevett

Maik Taylor

Steve Finnan

Luis Boa Morte

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Fulham play in their first game of the season, and what was the score? Hint

Manchester United, Lost 3-2

Newcastle, Draw 0-0

Liverpool, Win 1-0

Arsenal, Lost 3-0

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fulham's youth academy produced at times some of the brightest young talent in England. Which one of these four players came out of that academy? Hint

Jon Harley

Sean Davis

Andy Melville

John Collins

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Question 7 of 10

7. Barry Hayles, Louis Saha, and Steed Malbranque all scored eight goals in 2001-2002?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chris 'Cookie' Coleman, a club hero had his career cut short due to a massive car accident?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where did Fulham finish on the ladder at the end of the season and how many points did they end up with? Hint

12th, and 46 points

15th, and 38 points

13th, and 44 points

10th, and 58 points

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the team's biggest win, and what was the score in the season? Hint

Tottenham 2-0

Southampton 3-0

Leeds United 5-0

Bolton 3-0

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who owned Fulham during season 2001-02?

Answer: Mohammed Al Fayed

Mohammed Al Fayed used his personal wealth to help Fulham gain promotion in three successive years. He was mainly known as the owner of Harrods, a major retailer in England.

2. Who managed Fulham during the entire season of 2001-02?

Answer: Jean Tigana

Jean Tigana managed Fulham in their first season, and led his team to a comfortable position on the ladder. Tigana had a big reputation as a player in France, during the mid to late 80s and early 90s.

3. Which major addition to the squad was signed in the season from Italian giants Juventus?

Answer: Edwin Van Der Sar

Edwin Van Der Sar arrived from Juventus with a lot of success behind him. The Dutch number one keeper had an excellent season protecting the goals, using his height to great advantage.

4. Which player signed permanently after impressing Fulham on a loan deal, the season before promotion?

Answer: Luis Boa Morte

Luis Boa Morte signed permanently with Fulham after being loaned out by Southampton. A quick winger/forward, the Portuguese International had a strong and powerful left foot and was also a dead ball expert. Boa Morte was still on the Fulham list, and later wore the captain's armband.

5. Who did Fulham play in their first game of the season, and what was the score?

Answer: Manchester United, Lost 3-2

Fulham played the Red Devils. They put in a great performance against the team heading for their fourth title in a row. Loius Saha scored two goals (4,48 mins), but David Beckham scored (35), and Rud Van Nistelrooy scored twice (51,53).

6. Fulham's youth academy produced at times some of the brightest young talent in England. Which one of these four players came out of that academy?

Answer: Sean Davis

From Fulham's strong academy, Sean Davis was one of the brightest talents in England. A strong but quick mid-fielder, he was a regular Fulham starter, but handed a transfer request at the end of the 2002-2003 season. This was rejected, but departed the next season to Tottenham. After a string of injuries and lack of gametime, he was transferred to Portsmouth.

7. Barry Hayles, Louis Saha, and Steed Malbranque all scored eight goals in 2001-2002?

Answer: True

Barry Hayles was a club legend, and scored goals in all divisions for Fulham. He was sold to Millwall during the 2003-04 season. Louis Saha also scored regularly in the top flight, and these performances were seen by Sir Alex Ferguson, who snapped him up for a club record to Manchester United.

8. Chris 'Cookie' Coleman, a club hero had his career cut short due to a massive car accident?

Answer: True

Chris Coleman came to Fulham, with a premiership medal to his name via his time at Blackburn. He also spent time at Crystal Palace. He came through the ranks at Fulham, and played some part in the 2001-02 EPL season. Driving home one day he ran wide in his sportscar and crashed into trees, breaking his right leg in three places, damaging his ankle and knee. He later managed Fulham.

9. Where did Fulham finish on the ladder at the end of the season and how many points did they end up with?

Answer: 13th, and 44 points

Fulham did well, but probably expected more with the amount of money they spent.

10. What was the team's biggest win, and what was the score in the season?

Answer: Bolton 3-0

Fulham recorded their biggest defeat of the season against Bolton 3-0 at Craven Cottage. Bjane Goldbaek, Steve Marlet, and Barrty Hayles all scored.

Source: Author Davo85

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