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Tamworth F.C Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about my hometown football team and its history

A multiple-choice quiz by markuk99. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
markuk99

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,022

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
94

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of Tamworth FC? Hint

The Tammies

The Midlanders

The Lambs

The Coal Miners

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Question 2 of 10

2. When were Tamworth F.C. formed? Hint

1912

1933

1956

1897

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Tamworth FC's ground? Hint

The Lamb

The Jolly Sailor

The Anker

Ventura Park

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tamworth won the FA Vase in 1989, but at which ground? Hint

Wembley

London Road

Villa Park

Anfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Tamworth beat in the 1989 FA Vase final? Hint

Forest Green Rovers

Fleetwood Town

Bridlington Town

Sudbury Town

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first manager of the club? Hint

Vernon Chapman

Hughie Morrow

Eddie Holding

Billy Goffin

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was manager at the time of the 1989 FA Vase victory? Hint

Paul Hendrie

Sammy Chung

Dale Belford

Graham Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. Having played for several seasons in the highest tier of non-league football, what season was their first in the Conference National, as it was called then? Hint

2003-04

2005-06

2009-10

2000-01

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 2005-06 season Tamworth FC got through to the third round of the FA Cup for the first time -- who did they play? Hint

Norwich City

Walsall

Everton

Stoke City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Tamworth has had a few notable players in its past but which one of these former players has never been capped internationally? Hint

Gerry Taggart

Paul Merson

Bob Taylor

Lee Hendrie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of Tamworth FC?

Answer: The Lambs

They got the nickname because the club used to use the nearby pub, The Lamb Inn, as a changing room.

2. When were Tamworth F.C. formed?

Answer: 1933

Formed after the collapse of Tamworth Castle F.C.

3. What is the name of Tamworth FC's ground?

Answer: The Lamb

Named after an old pub that stood near to where the ground is located. Also the inspiration for the club's nickname.

4. Tamworth won the FA Vase in 1989, but at which ground?

Answer: London Road

They originally held it at Wembley but the game ended in a draw so they replayed it at Peterborough United's ground four days later. The FA Vase is a competition held for any non league team playing in an English division.

5. Who did Tamworth beat in the 1989 FA Vase final?

Answer: Sudbury Town

They won 3-0 in the replay. The FA Vase replaced the FA Amateur cup in 1974.

6. Who was the first manager of the club?

Answer: Billy Goffin

Appointed at the start of the 1955-56 season. The club up until that point was run by committee.

7. Who was manager at the time of the 1989 FA Vase victory?

Answer: Graham Smith

All have managed Tamworth at least once. Graham Smith managed from 1987 till 1991. Sammy Chung from 1992 until 1993. Paul Hendrie from 1995 to 2000 and Dale Belford had three stints as caretaker manager in 2007, 2011 and in 2013 before he was appointed as manager proper.

8. Having played for several seasons in the highest tier of non-league football, what season was their first in the Conference National, as it was called then?

Answer: 2003-04

Since then Tamworth have battled relegation almost every season they have spent in the league.

9. In the 2005-06 season Tamworth FC got through to the third round of the FA Cup for the first time -- who did they play?

Answer: Stoke City

And took them to a replay as well! After a 0-0 draw in the original game the replay was settled on penalties with Stoke winning 5-4 after the game ended 1-1. Nathan Jackson scored in the 42nd minute for Tamworth and Paul Gallagher equalised in the 80th for Stoke.

10. Tamworth has had a few notable players in its past but which one of these former players has never been capped internationally?

Answer: Bob Taylor

Yes, Paul Merson did play twice for Tamworth, but just as strange is Lee Hendrie has got an England cap!

Source: Author markuk99

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