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Manchester United 1902-1911 Trivia Quiz

This is the first in a series of quizzes that will take you on a journey of the history of Manchester United, decade by decade. This quiz: 1902-1911. Good luck.

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
103,413

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
241

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. 1902: What division were Manchester United playing in this season? Hint

Lancashire League

1st Division

2nd Division

3rd Division (North)

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1903: Who was the first manager in United's history? Hint

Scott Duncan

Ernest Mangnall

Walter Crickmer

John Chapman

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1904: Where did United sign Charlie Roberts from? Hint

Plymouth Argyle

Aberdeen

Grimsby Town

Manchester City

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1905: Which of these teams were NOT one of United's opponents in the league this season? Hint

Gainsborough Trinity

Leicester Fosse

Woolwich Arsenal

Glossop North End

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Question 5 of 10

5. 1906: United were champions of the 2nd Division?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1907: United paid 200 pounds for this Barnsley full back. Who was he? Hint

George Stacey

Joe Ford

Jimmy Turnbull

Herbert Broomfield

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1908: Which major honour did United win for the first time? Hint

League Cup

2nd Division title

1st Division title

F.A. Cup

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1909: Who did United beat in the F.A. Cup Final? Hint

Bristol City

Newcastle United

Everton

Burnley

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1910: Who did United play in the first ever League game at Old Trafford? Hint

Blackburn Rovers

Burnley

Aston Villa

Liverpool

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1911: United finished champions for the second time in their history. How many points did they win the League by? Hint

One

Three

Two

Four

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 1902: What division were Manchester United playing in this season?

Answer: 2nd Division

When Newton Heath became Manchester United the club was languishing in the 2nd Division. It would be another three years before the club gained promotion to the 1st division.

2. 1903: Who was the first manager in United's history?

Answer: Ernest Mangnall

Under Mangnall, United won two championships in 1908 and 1911, the FA Cup in 1909, and the inaugural FA Charity Shield in 1908. Mangnall resigned in 1912 to join rivals Manchester City.

3. 1904: Where did United sign Charlie Roberts from?

Answer: Grimsby Town

United paid a princely sum of 600 pounds for the half-back, who went on to play 299 times for United and scored 23 goals between 1904-13.

4. 1905: Which of these teams were NOT one of United's opponents in the league this season?

Answer: Woolwich Arsenal

Woolwich Arsenal were playing in the first division in this year, but the two did meet in the FA Cup, with Arsenal winning 3-2. United beat Glossop 4-1 at home, and 2-1 away. Leicester was 4-1 at home and 3-0 away, while Gainsborough was 3-1 at home and a 0-0 draw away.

5. 1906: United were champions of the 2nd Division?

Answer: False

United finished second to Bristol City, with 28 wins out of 38 games.

6. 1907: United paid 200 pounds for this Barnsley full back. Who was he?

Answer: George Stacey

Stacey played for United for seven years and made 266 appearances and scored nine goals in this time.

7. 1908: Which major honour did United win for the first time?

Answer: 1st Division title

United won 23 of the 38 games played and beat Aston Villa into second place to lift their first ever League championship.

8. 1909: Who did United beat in the F.A. Cup Final?

Answer: Bristol City

United beat Bristol City 1-0 in the final at Crystal Palace, with the winning goal scored by Sandy Turnbull.

9. 1910: Who did United play in the first ever League game at Old Trafford?

Answer: Liverpool

The game took place on February 19th, 1910 with United losing 4-3. United's previous grounds were North Road 1878-1893 and Bank Street between 1893-1910.

10. 1911: United finished champions for the second time in their history. How many points did they win the League by?

Answer: One

United won the League with 32 points that season (Two points for a win), from Aston Villa in second.

Source: Author silverginger

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