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Birmingham City FC 2002-03 Trivia Quiz

The Midlands derby was back on as Birmingham entered the premiership for the first time in its history in 2002-03. Although survival was crucial, a win over Aston Villa would be just as important.

A multiple-choice quiz by Davo85. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Davo85

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,021

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
203

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who managed Birmingham City in its first year in the Premiership? Hint

Trevor Francis

Steve Bruce

Mark Hughes

Bryan Robson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Birmingham finish in it's first season in the Premier League? Hint

16th

12th

10th

13th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the club's record summer signing before the season started? Hint

Ferdinand Coly

Stan Lazaridis

Kenny Cunningham

Clinton Morrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. Matthew Upson had a Premier League winners medal before joining Birmingham in the summer?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player scored Birmingham's first goal of the season in 2002-03? Hint

Stern John

Clinton Morrison

Robbie Savage

Geoff Horsfield

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Question 6 of 10

6. Birmingham's first win in the season was against Leeds United?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who led Birmingham out on to the pitch as captain? Hint

Aliou Cisse

Kenny Cunningham

Robbie Savage

Jeff Kenna

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Question 8 of 10

8. There were three Senegalese International players at Birmingham in the season?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which World Cup winner joined the Blues in the January tranfer window on loan, to help confirm their status in the Premier League? Hint

Youri Djorkaeff

Jurgen Klinsman

Romario

Christophe Dugarry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Birmingham played their home games at the St. James Park in the 2002-03 season?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who managed Birmingham City in its first year in the Premiership?

Answer: Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce actually joined Birmingham in October 2001, replacing Trevor Francis. Mark Hughes and Bryan Robson were teammates of Bruce at Manchester United. Bruce was a strong and courageous centre back, but was often known for poaching late goals when attacking from set-pieces.

2. Where did Birmingham finish in it's first season in the Premier League?

Answer: 13th

Unlucky for some, Birmingham did a great job finishing in 13th place, as many pundits tipped them for relegation. They even finished three points ahead of arch rivals Aston Villa.

3. Who was the club's record summer signing before the season started?

Answer: Clinton Morrison

Clinton Morrison became the Blues' record signing, joining from Crystal Palace. The Republic of Ireland International used his speed and skills to be a hero for the Blues. Andy Johnson went the other way, also part of the deal.

4. Matthew Upson had a Premier League winners medal before joining Birmingham in the summer?

Answer: True

Matthew Upson won a medal with Arsenal the year before. Unfortunately, he could not get regular much time, always competing with fellow defenders Martin Keown, Sol Campbell, Gilles Grimandi, Tony Adams, Oleg Luzhny, and Igor Stepanovs for game time.

5. Which player scored Birmingham's first goal of the season in 2002-03?

Answer: Stern John

The Trinidad and Tobago International striker Stern John scored the Blues first goal in the Premier League. His strike in the 50th minute was, unfortunately cancelled by David Unsworth late equaliser for Everton.

6. Birmingham's first win in the season was against Leeds United?

Answer: True

Birmingham's first win came on the 31st August 2002 against Leeds United. Paul Devlin and Damien Johnson each scored, sandwiching Leigh Bowyer's strike.

7. Who led Birmingham out on to the pitch as captain?

Answer: Jeff Kenna

The Republic Of Ireland International defender Jeff Kenna led the Blues out on to the pitch against Arsenal at Highbury. Kenna was a hard tackling Right Back, and had a Premier League winners medal with Blackburn.

8. There were three Senegalese International players at Birmingham in the season?

Answer: False

There were two. Ferdinand Coly and Aliou Cisse were from Senegal. They both played in the 2002 World Cup. Coly arrived on loan from Lens, and Aliou Cisse joined on a undisclosed fee from Paris Saint Germain (PSG).

9. Which World Cup winner joined the Blues in the January tranfer window on loan, to help confirm their status in the Premier League?

Answer: Christophe Dugarry

The French World Cup 1998 winner Christophe Dugarry joined on loan from Bourdeaux. His experience paid off, and scored a number of vital goals to help Birmingham survive. He impressed the Blues so much, that he was signed as a permanent player for the 2003-04 season.

10. Birmingham played their home games at the St. James Park in the 2002-03 season?

Answer: False

Birminham had been playing at their beloved St. Andrews Stadium since 1906. It has since been constantly upgraded to meet 21st century standards.

Source: Author Davo85

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