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Paul Gascoigne Trivia Quiz

Paul Gascoigne is one of the most memorable soccer players of English football. How well do you know Paul Gascoigne?

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

Author
Lagunathemoron

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,220

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
657

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When was Paul born? Hint

August 1st 1968

September 19th 1967

May 27th 1967

June 12th 1968

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Question 2 of 10

2. What position did Paul usually play in his football career? Hint

Striker

Goalkeeper

Defence

Midfield

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team did Paul first join as an apprentice? Hint

Newcastle United

Manchester United

Leeds United

Blackburn United

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which team bought Paul from Newcastle in 1988? Hint

Aston Villa

Southampton

Charlton Athletic

Tottenham Hotspur

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Question 5 of 10

5. Paul began playing for England in 1988. Who did Paul first play against? Hint

Scotland

Denmark

France

Germany

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Question 6 of 10

6. One of the reasons Paul became famous was because of his crying at the 1990 World Cup. Who was England playing when Paul broke down in tears? Hint

Brazil

Italy

West Germany

Northern Ireland

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which year did Paul make his debut at Lazio? Hint

1992

1991

1990

1993

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which award did Paul receive in 1995? Hint

English Player of the Year

British Player of the Year

Welsh Player of the Year

Scottish Player of the Year

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the Chinese football team Paul joined in 2003? Hint

Gansu Tianma

Aberdeen Tianma

Wai Man Tianma

Hong Kong

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Question 10 of 10

10. In August 2003, Paul joined a fictional team in a football comic. What is the name of this comic? Hint

"The Premier"

"Big Shot"

"Striker"

"Scorer"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Paul born?

Answer: May 27th 1967

Paul was born in Gateshead in Newcastle in England. His full name is John Paul Gascoigne.

2. What position did Paul usually play in his football career?

Answer: Midfield

Paul played in this position throughout his whole career.

3. Which team did Paul first join as an apprentice?

Answer: Newcastle United

Paul joined Newcastle in 1983. He spent two years training for Newcastle, and finally played in the league in 1985.

4. Which team bought Paul from Newcastle in 1988?

Answer: Tottenham Hotspur

Terry Venables, the manager for Spurs purchased him.

5. Paul began playing for England in 1988. Who did Paul first play against?

Answer: Denmark

England won Denmark 1-0 at Wembley. Sir Bobby Robson was impressed by Paul he started to play him more often.

6. One of the reasons Paul became famous was because of his crying at the 1990 World Cup. Who was England playing when Paul broke down in tears?

Answer: West Germany

In the semi-finals, Paul got booked and if England beat West Germany, Paul could not play in the final. Paul was devastated by this ordeal. England did not beat West Germany, which saved Paul the pain of having to watch the game.

7. In which year did Paul make his debut at Lazio?

Answer: 1992

Paul debuted for them in September 1992.

8. Which award did Paul receive in 1995?

Answer: Scottish Player of the Year

Although Paul is English. He received this award for playing so good for Scottish side Glasgow Rangers.

9. What is the name of the Chinese football team Paul joined in 2003?

Answer: Gansu Tianma

Paul coached the second division Chinese side as well as just playing for them.

10. In August 2003, Paul joined a fictional team in a football comic. What is the name of this comic?

Answer: "Striker"

"Striker" left The Sun newspaper in 2003 and became a 32 page weekly comic. Along with Vinnie Jones, Paul joined the fictional team Warbury Warriors and has provided readers many laughs with his practical jokes. Late in 2003, rumours sparked that Paul is going to feature in some celebrity shows such as "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!"

Source: Author Lagunathemoron

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