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Middlesbrough FC Trivia Quiz

Some happenings in the Middlesbrough soccer world. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by cal79. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cal79

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,806

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
436

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/10), Guest 80 (6/10), Guest 148 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was the Riverside stadium built? Hint

1996

1997

1995

1994

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Middlesbrough lose an FA Cup sixth round replay to in 1947? Hint

Burnley

Manchester United

Charlton Athletic

West Bromwich Albion

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Question 3 of 10

3. Against which of these clubs has Middlesbrough scored more than ten goals in a macth? Hint

Brighton & Hove Albion

Sheffield Wednesday

Huddersfield Town

Scarborough

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Question 4 of 10

4. From which club did Chris Riggott sign for Middlesbrough in 2003? Hint

Notts County

Wimbledon

Derby County

Sunderland

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Question 5 of 10

5. Was Striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink from Holland?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What year was Middlesbrough Football Club formed in? Hint

1876

1905

1845

1986

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the stadium that Middlesbrough played at before they moved to
the Riverside? Hint

Maine Road

Ayresome Park

The Baseball Ground

Roker Park

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Question 8 of 10

8. As the crow flies, who were Middlesbrough's nearest league rivals? Hint

Darlington

Hartlepool United

Newcastle United

Sunderland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team did Middlesbrough beat in the Carling Cup final in 2004? Hint

Arsenal

Bolton Wanderers

Leeds United

Everton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Steve McClaren was a coach at which club before joining Middlesbrough? Hint

Real Madrid

Chelsea

Manchester United

Arsenal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was the Riverside stadium built?

Answer: 1995

There were many problems involved with building the Riverside stadium, mainly caused by its location. One problem was that the surveyers thought that there might be Anthrax spores buried beneath the site. There were also safety issues concerning the gasses being produced in factories in the surrounding area.

2. Who did Middlesbrough lose an FA Cup sixth round replay to in 1947?

Answer: Burnley

In 2004, Middlesbrough won their first ever League Cup. Burnley defeated Middlesbrough 1-0 after extra time in the 1947 encounter.

3. Against which of these clubs has Middlesbrough scored more than ten goals in a macth?

Answer: Scarborough

Middlesbrough scored 10 or more goals twice during the 19th and 20th centuries:

11-0 v. Scarborough, FA Cup Qualifying Round One on 4th October 1890.
10-3 v. Sheffield United, First Division match on 18th November 1933.

4. From which club did Chris Riggott sign for Middlesbrough in 2003?

Answer: Derby County

He signed in January 2003, and he had played for England under 21s. Riggot began his career at Derby and transferred to Middlesbrough in order to return to Premiership football.

5. Was Striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink from Holland?

Answer: Yes

In the 2003-04 season, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was Chelsea's top scorer with 18 goals. This tenacious striker had also played for Cammpomairorense, Boavista, Leeds, and Athletico Madrid. He was also a free kick specialist.

6. What year was Middlesbrough Football Club formed in?

Answer: 1876

They were formed by Middlesbrough's Cricket Club at the Albert Park Hotel. Their first game was against Teesside Wanderers in 1877, and the result was 1-1.

7. What was the stadium that Middlesbrough played at before they moved to the Riverside?

Answer: Ayresome Park

Maine Road was Manchester City's former ground. The baseball ground was Derby County's former ground. Roker Park was Sunderland's former ground.

8. As the crow flies, who were Middlesbrough's nearest league rivals?

Answer: Hartlepool United

Middlesbrough is 10 miles south of Hartlepool. It's 40 miles south of Newcastle, 15 miles away from Darlington and 25 miles from Sunderland.

9. Which team did Middlesbrough beat in the Carling Cup final in 2004?

Answer: Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough won 2-1 with two goals in the first seven minutes. Job and Bolo Zenden scored for Middlesbrough, and Kevin Davies scored for Bolton.

10. Steve McClaren was a coach at which club before joining Middlesbrough?

Answer: Manchester United

Steve McClaren has helped coach the England football team. He was a coach at Oxford United and Derby County before joining Manchester United.

Source: Author cal79

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