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Alan Shearer Goals Trivia Quiz

This is a short quiz on Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer's goals during his first two seasons at St James' Park (1996/97 and 1997/98).

A multiple-choice quiz by meanmrmustard. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
meanmrmustard

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
265,580

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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312

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Question 1 of 10

1. Shearer's first Newcastle goal was against which Premier League club in 1996? Hint

Manchester United

Leeds United

Derby County

Wimbledon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Out of Shearer's first five Newcastle goals, how many came from open play? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Shearer scored his 8th Newcastle goal against Man Utd in their 5-0 demolition at St James' Park in 1996, but who scored the other 4?
Hint

Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand and Phillipe Albert

Rob Lee, Peacock, Peter Beardsley and Tino Asprilla

Ferdinand (2), Ginola and Albert

Asprilla, Keith Gillespie, Ferdinand and a David May OG

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Question 4 of 10

4. Against which club did Shearer score his first hat-trick in a Newcastle shirt?
Hint

Nottingham Forest

Leicester City

Sunderland

Charlton Athletic

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Question 5 of 10

5. Shearer scored on the final day of the 96/97 season against Nottingham Forest in a victory that sent Newcastle into the Champions League. What was the final score?
Hint

5-0

3-0

1-0

3-1

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Question 6 of 10

6. In a summer friendly, Shearer horrifically injured his ankle and spent 6 months on the sidelines. Who did he make a scoring return against in January 1998? Hint

Stevenage Borough

Sheffield Wednesday

Arsenal

York City

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Question 7 of 10

7. Due to injury. Shearer scored just 7 times in his second season at St James' Park (97/98). How many of these goals came in the FA Cup? Hint

All 7

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Question 8 of 10

8. With Shearer out injured, who was Newcastle's top scorer in the Premier League 97/98? Hint

John Barnes

Tino Asprilla

Andreas Andersson

Rob Lee

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Question 9 of 10

9. Against which relegated club did Shearer score his 35th Newcastle goal, his last of the 97/98 season? Hint

Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday

Bolton Wanderers

Crystal Palace

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many career goals did Alan have to his name by the end of the 97/98 season?
Hint

208

200

212

196

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shearer's first Newcastle goal was against which Premier League club in 1996?

Answer: Wimbledon

Shearer made his Newcastle debut against Man Utd in the Charity Shield as Newcastle lost 4-0. His first goal did not come until his home debut against Wimbledon on the 21st August 1996.

2. Out of Shearer's first five Newcastle goals, how many came from open play?

Answer: 2

The first was an excellent free kick followed by a penalties against Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers. His first goal from open play came against Leeds, and second against Aston Villa.

3. Shearer scored his 8th Newcastle goal against Man Utd in their 5-0 demolition at St James' Park in 1996, but who scored the other 4?

Answer: Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand and Phillipe Albert

One of the best matches in Newcastle's history, a fantastic result and perfect revenge for the 4-0 drubbing in the Charity Shield. Darren Peacock scored first with a header followed by David Ginola and Les Ferdinand. Then Shearer tapped in before Philippe Albert scored a beautiful lob past Peter Schmeichel from 25 yards.

4. Against which club did Shearer score his first hat-trick in a Newcastle shirt?

Answer: Leicester City

With Newcastle trailing 3-1 at home to Leicester, the game looked all over but Shearer banged in three and Newcastle came away with a tremendous 4-3 win.

5. Shearer scored on the final day of the 96/97 season against Nottingham Forest in a victory that sent Newcastle into the Champions League. What was the final score?

Answer: 5-0

Les Ferdinand scored 2 of the 5 as Newcastle clinched second place ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal.

6. In a summer friendly, Shearer horrifically injured his ankle and spent 6 months on the sidelines. Who did he make a scoring return against in January 1998?

Answer: Stevenage Borough

Shearer scored in the first leg away at Broadhall Way in January 1998. The game ended in a draw but Alan went on to score twice in the replay at St James' Park to send Newcastle through to the 5th Round, the pick of his two goals being a fantastic far post diving header.

7. Due to injury. Shearer scored just 7 times in his second season at St James' Park (97/98). How many of these goals came in the FA Cup?

Answer: 5

Shearer netted 5 times in the F.A Cup and went on to play in the final against Arsenal. With the Gunners leading 1-0, Shearer slotted an excellent shot past his England teammate David Seaman, but his shot was kept out by the post.

8. With Shearer out injured, who was Newcastle's top scorer in the Premier League 97/98?

Answer: John Barnes

Ex-England winger John Barnes bagged 6 goals in the Premier League after signing from Liverpool on 13th August 1997.

9. Against which relegated club did Shearer score his 35th Newcastle goal, his last of the 97/98 season?

Answer: Barnsley

Shearer got his first league goal of the season against Crystal Palace in February, and his last against Barnsley on April 13th.

10. How many career goals did Alan have to his name by the end of the 97/98 season?

Answer: 208

Shearer began his career with Southampton where he scored 43 goals in 158 games including a debut hat-trick against Arsenal. He then moved to Blackburn where he scored an incredible 130 goals in 171 games and lifted the Premiership title. After his world record move to Newcastle, Shearer managed 35 goals in his first two seasons bringing his career total to 208.

Source: Author meanmrmustard

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