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Quiz about Manchester United Player Nicknames

Manchester United Player Nicknames Quiz

Not too difficult. You have to guess the nickname or who the player is.

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
70,439

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2170

Last 3 plays: Guest 65 (5/10), Guest 37 (6/10), Guest 51 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Mark Hughes' nickname? Hint

Sparky

Marky

Electric

Plumber

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was given the nickname 'Seba'? Hint

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Mickael Silvestre

Juan Sebastian Veron

Fabien Barthez

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Bryan Robson's nickname?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who's nickname was 'El Beatle'? Hint

Paddy Crerand

Bobby Charlton

George Best

John Aston

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Question 5 of 10

5. Brian McClair also had a nickname. What was it? Hint

Jocky

Scotty

Choccy

Mac

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who's nickname was 'Jaws'?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ray Wilkins. What was his nickname? Hint

Butcher

Wilko

Butch

Wilkie

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was known as 'The Great Dane'. Who am I? Hint

John Sivebaek

Peter Schmeichel

Nikki Jovanovic

Ronny Johnsen

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was known as 'Big Norm'?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Dolly and Daisy'. One was Gary Pallister, who was the other? Hint

Paul Parker

Steve Bruce

Mike Phelan

Viv Anderson

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 15 2024 : Guest 65: 5/10
Apr 13 2024 : Guest 37: 6/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 51: 5/10
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 79: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Mark Hughes' nickname?

Answer: Sparky

As of March 2002, Hughes plays for Premiership Blackburn Rovers and is the Manager of the Welsh national team.

2. Who was given the nickname 'Seba'?

Answer: Juan Sebastian Veron

Veron was signed from Lazio in 2001 for 28.1 million.

3. What was Bryan Robson's nickname?

Answer: captain marvel

Robson's nickname came from his leadership and bravery.

4. Who's nickname was 'El Beatle'?

Answer: George Best

Best was given the nickname by the Portuguese press after a European Cup match against Benfica in 1966.

5. Brian McClair also had a nickname. What was it?

Answer: Choccy

McClair scored the only goal of the game in the 1992 League Cup final.

6. Who's nickname was 'Jaws'?

Answer: joe jordan

Joe Jordan's lack of front teeth and his physical presence was the reason for this nickname.

7. Ray Wilkins. What was his nickname?

Answer: Butch

Wilkins captained Chelsea at the age of 18, and played 84 times for England.

8. I was known as 'The Great Dane'. Who am I?

Answer: Peter Schmeichel

Schmeichel captained United to victory in the 1999 European Cup Final, in the absence of the suspended Roy Keane.

9. Who was known as 'Big Norm'?

Answer: norman whiteside

Whiteside retired from football at the age of 26 because of a knee injury.

10. 'Dolly and Daisy'. One was Gary Pallister, who was the other?

Answer: Steve Bruce

After they retired, Steve Bruce became manager of Birmingham City, and Gary Pallister appeared on Sky Sports.

Source: Author silverginger

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