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Quiz about The Mighty Irishman Niall Quinn
Quiz about The Mighty Irishman Niall Quinn

The Mighty Irishman: Niall Quinn Quiz

The career of Niall Quinn.

A multiple-choice quiz by gfmk23. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
gfmk23
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
279,856
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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167
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. Niall Quinn was born in which Irish County? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Before moving to England to begin his professional soccer career, Niall was a gifted GAA player. In which branch of the GAA did he play at minor (under 18) inter-county level for his home county, reaching the All-Ireland final in 1983? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which English Club was the first to sign Niall Quinn? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Niall's height was a great advantage to him in his position as what? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Niall was not the first successful GAA player to switch to and excell at soccer in England. What soccer player has previously won All-Ireland Football winners medals before moving across the water? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In a top flight league game in 1991, Nialls team Manchester City had Goalkeeper Tony Coton sent off. With no sub Goalie on the bench, Niall went between the posts and saved the resulting penalty, earning his team a 2-1 victory. Who were his opponents for that game and who was the Welsh International Striker who's penalty was saved by the 'Mighty Quinn'? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. For which team did Niall Quinn make his most appearances? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. For which team did Niall score the least amount of goals? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. When some of his loyal Sunderland fans were asked to leave an aircraft at Bristol Airport for singing in celebration of a victory, by which mode of transport did Niall, as chairman of Sunderland, finance for the 250 mile return journey north for all the supporters? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What piece of Nialls wardrobe attire became the basis for a song dreamed up by Manchester City fans on a tour of Italy? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Niall Quinn was born in which Irish County?

Answer: Dublin

 Niall was 'born and bred' in Dublin. His Dad is from Tipperary. When Niall quit playing soccer, he moved home to Ireland for a short time, living in Kildare.
2. Before moving to England to begin his professional soccer career, Niall was a gifted GAA player. In which branch of the GAA did he play at minor (under 18) inter-county level for his home county, reaching the All-Ireland final in 1983?

Answer: Hurling

 Niall played for his native Dublin in the 1983 Minor Al Ireland Hurling final, being beaten by Galway. Hurling is the worlds fastest field sport (not including ice-hockey), played by 2 teams of 15 players, each 'armed' with ash sticks carved into 'hurls'. All the options are branches of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association). Football is a field sport played between 2 teams of 15. Handball is a ball game played on a court of either 40ft x 20ft or 60ft x 30ft, either as a solo sport or as a doubles game. Scor is the least well known branch of the GAA and comprises something similar to a vareity show with singing, recitation, sketches and 'question time'.
3. Which English Club was the first to sign Niall Quinn?

Answer: Arsenal

 Arsenal signed Niall in 1983. He later went on to play for Man City and Sunderland. He never played for Man Utd.
4. Niall's height was a great advantage to him in his position as what?

Answer: Forward

 Niall was an out-and-out striker, who while being most effective in the air, also had great control on the ground, considering his height. While he did not play in defence or midfield, he was a gifted goalkeeper, and often went in goal during training.
5. Niall was not the first successful GAA player to switch to and excell at soccer in England. What soccer player has previously won All-Ireland Football winners medals before moving across the water?

Answer: Kevin Moran

 Kevin Moran won 2 All-Irelands in 1976 and 1977 playing for his native Dublin. He also won an all star in 1976. Keane and McGrath never played GAA at inter County level.
6. In a top flight league game in 1991, Nialls team Manchester City had Goalkeeper Tony Coton sent off. With no sub Goalie on the bench, Niall went between the posts and saved the resulting penalty, earning his team a 2-1 victory. Who were his opponents for that game and who was the Welsh International Striker who's penalty was saved by the 'Mighty Quinn'?

Answer: Derby County and Dean Saunders

 Quinn stepped up and made the save. This defeat for Derby County was a big factor in the subsequent relegation of the club from the top flight of English football. As previously mentioned, Quinn was a gifted 'keeper as well as being a star striker. It is well known that while at major tournaments with the International Squad, Quinn regularly made a few quid for himself after training by challenging team mates to a penalty shoot out, with himself in goal.

This was mentioned by the then Irish manager Jack Charlton as a contributory factor for Irelands penalty shoot out victory over Romania in the 1990 World Cup Finals.
7. For which team did Niall Quinn make his most appearances?

Answer: Manchester City

 Man City - 245
Sunderland - 220
Arsenal - 94
Rep Of Ire - 92
8. For which team did Niall score the least amount of goals?

Answer: Arsenal

 Arsenal - 20
Rep of Ire - 21
Sunderland - 69
Man City - 78
9. When some of his loyal Sunderland fans were asked to leave an aircraft at Bristol Airport for singing in celebration of a victory, by which mode of transport did Niall, as chairman of Sunderland, finance for the 250 mile return journey north for all the supporters?

Answer: Taxi

 Fairly typical of big Niall, he'll always be a legend in Sunderland.
10. What piece of Nialls wardrobe attire became the basis for a song dreamed up by Manchester City fans on a tour of Italy?

Answer: Niall Quinns Disco Pants

 Niall Quinns Disco Pants are the best,
They go up from his arse to his chest,
They're better that Adam and the Ants,
Niall Quinns Disco Pants.
Source: Author gfmk23

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