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The Steel Men : Motherwell FC Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers some of the highlights of the history of Motherwell FC - the Steel Men.

A multiple-choice quiz by Quizaddict1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Quizaddict1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
401,426

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
83

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Question 1 of 10

1. Motherwell Football Club was formed in 1886 by the merger of Glencairn FC and which other club, founded by workers from a local engineering firm? Hint

Alpha

Athletic

Beta

Rovers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who became the first manager of Motherwell in 1911? Hint

John "Sailor" Hunter

George Stevenson

Bobby Ferrier

Hugh Ferguson

3. In 1931, Motherwell reached the Scottish Cup Final for the first time vs. Celtic. Leading by 2-0 with ten minutes to play, they lost a dramatic equaliser with 90 seconds left. Which Motherwell player was unfortunate enough to score the equaliser with an own goal? Hint

Hugh Wales

Alan McClory

Alan Craig

John McMenemy

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1932, Motherwell became the only team outside the Old Firm to win the Scottish League championships between the wars. Which player broke the league goalscoring record that season, scoring 52 goals? Hint

George Stevenson

Bobby Ferrier

Willie McFadyen

Willie Dowall

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Question 5 of 10

5. Though contesting three Scottish Cup finals in the 1930s and again in 1951, it was not until their fifth appearance that the Steel Men lifted the trophy in 1952. Which opponents did they defeat in the final? Hint

Hibernian

Celtic

Dundee

Aberdeen

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which former player managed Motherwell not only to their first Scottish Cup triumph in 1952, but also to their first-ever League Cup victory in the previous season? Hint

Willie McFadyen

Ben Ellis

Hugh Ferguson

George Stevenson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which player scored a hat trick against Hibernian in two minutes and thirty seconds in 1959? Hint

Sammy Reid

Pat Quinn

Ian St. John

Willie Hunter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Between 1955 and 1965 Bobby Ancell, as manager, brought Motherwell a reputation for classy football. What nickname was given to his young side? Hint

The Ancell Babes

The Young Squad

Ancell's Angels

Steel Kids

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which player scored from 40 yards against Celtic in the 1991 Scottish Cup semi-final replay? Hint

Steve Kirk

Dougie Arnott

Colin O'Neill

Ian Ferguson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which former European Cup finalists did Motherwell play in their first-ever match in the UEFA Champions League, in July 2012? Hint

Panathinaikos

Benfica

Steaua Bucharest

Ajax

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Motherwell Football Club was formed in 1886 by the merger of Glencairn FC and which other club, founded by workers from a local engineering firm?

Answer: Alpha

Named for the Alpha Steam Crane and Engineering Works, Alpha FC had previously been Glencairn's great rivals but in 1886 the clubs decided to join together to create a new club under the town name. In its first match Motherwell defeated a club that became a traditional rival, Hamilton Academical, by 3-2.

2. Who became the first manager of Motherwell in 1911?

Answer: John "Sailor" Hunter

"Sailor" was not only the first manager but served the club as manager for 35 years. When he chose to step down in 1946 he remained as club secretary until 1959. It was under Hunter that Motherwell became a formidable team, one of the few who could challenge the domination of Celtic and Rangers in the 1920s and 1930s.

The others named were all players signed by Hunter. George Stevenson succeeded him as manager.

Answer: Alan Craig

Centre half Craig heard a shout of "Go for it, Alan" as the ball was crossed towards the Motherwell penalty area so tried to clear it only for the ball to deflect from his head past the other Alan, goalkeeper McClory, who was coming to intercept the ball. Celtic won the replay 4-2.

Answer: Willie McFadyen

Joining Motherwell in 1921, Mcfadyen became a prolific goalscorer in the second half of his career at Fir Park. In his fifteen years with the club he scored 251 league goals and represented Scotland on two occasions. The other players listed were all part of the championship winning squad.

Answer: Dundee

Motherwell won the final by 4-0, with goals from Jimmy Watson, Willie Redpath, Wilson Humphries and Archie Kelly before an attendance of 136,274.

6. Which former player managed Motherwell not only to their first Scottish Cup triumph in 1952, but also to their first-ever League Cup victory in the previous season?

Answer: George Stevenson

Stevenson managed the club from 1946-1955. He had previously played 573 times for the club and on 12 occasions for Scotland. Motherwell beat Hibernian 3-0 in the 1951 League Cup final.

7. Which player scored a hat trick against Hibernian in two minutes and thirty seconds in 1959?

Answer: Ian St. John

St. John later became a star for Liverpool and Scotland before having a successful career as a TV presenter. He also served briefly as Motherwell manager during the 1973-1974 season. Remarkably, Ian St. John scored no less than six goals in one match in April 1960 as Motherwell defeated Flamengo of Brazil 9-2 in a friendly match.

8. Between 1955 and 1965 Bobby Ancell, as manager, brought Motherwell a reputation for classy football. What nickname was given to his young side?

Answer: The Ancell Babes

The Ancell Babes included Ian St. John, Pat Quinn, Willie Hunter, Bert McCann and John Martis, who all gained caps for Scotland. They played with a flowing style that drew many admirers, but were not able to win a major trophy.

9. Which player scored from 40 yards against Celtic in the 1991 Scottish Cup semi-final replay?

Answer: Colin O'Neill

The goal by "Psycho" was the decisive moment as Motherwell fought back from being 2-1 behind at half time. Arnott and Kirk also scored in the match, and Ian Ferguson scored the first goal in the final, won in extra time by yet another goal from "super sub" Steven Kirk. Motherwell won 4-2.

10. Which former European Cup finalists did Motherwell play in their first-ever match in the UEFA Champions League, in July 2012?

Answer: Panathinaikos

Having finished third in the Scottish Premier League, Motherwell qualified for the Champions League because of the financial difficulties of Rangers, who had finished second. They lost 2-0 at home in the first leg and 3-0 away to the Greek side.

Source: Author Quizaddict1

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