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Newcastle United FC History Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the history of Newcastle United Football Club. Good luck!

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

Author
silverginger

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,734

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
597

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was the club formed? Hint

1883

1881

1886

1880

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the club first play their home games? Hint

Chillingham Road

Toon Ground

St. James Park

South Byker

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history? Hint

Andy Cunningham

Stan Seymour

Tom Mather

Frank Watt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is NOT a nickname given to the club? Hint

The Toon

The Magpies

Black & Whites

Toon Army

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times in the 20th century did Newcastle win the League title? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these players scored the most League goals for Newcastle? Hint

Jimmy Lawrence

Mick Quinn

Hughie Gallacher

Jackie Milburn

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Question 7 of 10

7. When was the last time in the 20th century that Newcastle won the FA Cup? Hint

1951

1952

1932

1955

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Newcastle beat 13-0 in 1946, to set a record for their biggest League victory? Hint

Charlton Athletic

Preston North End

Newport County

Sunderland

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these played the most League games for Newcastle? Hint

Jimmy Lawrence

Paul Gascoigne

Ruud Gullit

Paul Walsh

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Newcastle play in the inaugural FA Premiership season 1992-93?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was the club formed?

Answer: 1881

Newcastle United were formed in 1881, and turned professional in 1889.

2. Where did the club first play their home games?

Answer: South Byker

Newcastle played at South Byker between 1881-86, followed by Chillingham Road until 1892, when they moved into St. James Park.

3. Who was the club's first manager in their history?

Answer: Frank Watt

Watt was manager between 1895-1930, followed by Cunningham (1930-35), Mather (1935-39), and Seymour was in the hot seat between 1939-47. Over the years, Newcastle have had some famous names as managers, including Ossie Ardiles, Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish and Sir Bobby Robson.

4. Which of these is NOT a nickname given to the club?

Answer: Black & Whites

The nickname 'The Magpies' is because they play in black and white. The word 'Toon' comes from the Newcastle accent for the pronunciation of 'Town'.

5. How many times in the 20th century did Newcastle win the League title?

Answer: 4

Season 1904-05 saw the title come to Newcastle for the first time. They won it three more seasons in the 20th century after that, in 1906-07, 1908-09 and 1926-27.

6. Which of these players scored the most League goals for Newcastle?

Answer: Jackie Milburn

'Wor Jackie' Milburn scored 178 League goals for the club between 1946-57.

7. When was the last time in the 20th century that Newcastle won the FA Cup?

Answer: 1955

Newcastle first won the cup in 1910 with a 2-0 win over Barnsley. Then again in 1924 when they beat Aston Villa 2-0. 1932 was the next FA Cup with a 2-1 defeat of Arsenal. Three more cups in the 1950s followed, with Blackpool losing 2-0 in 1951, Arsenal 1-0 in 1952, and Manchester City 3-1 in 1955 (their 6th FA Cup win).

8. Who did Newcastle beat 13-0 in 1946, to set a record for their biggest League victory?

Answer: Newport County

The game took place on 5th October 1946, in a Division Two match.

9. Which of these played the most League games for Newcastle?

Answer: Jimmy Lawrence

Lawrence played 432 games for the club between 1904-22.

10. Did Newcastle play in the inaugural FA Premiership season 1992-93?

Answer: No

They played in Division One that season, but finished as champions and played in the Premiership the following season, in 1993-94 where they went on to finish an impressive 3rd, 7 points behind second placed Blackburn Rovers, and 15 behind champions Manchester United.

Source: Author silverginger

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