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Dundee United FC Trivia Quiz

Here's a little quiz to get you thinking about one of the best clubs in Europe during the 1980s. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by MIKE27. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
MIKE27

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
125,347

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
620

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the initial name of Dundee United F.C. ? Hint

Dundee Hibernian

Dundee Wanderers

Dundee City

Dundee Albion

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored the winning goal in United's 1994 Scottish Cup triumph against Rangers? Hint

Craig Brewster

Christian Dailly

Jerron Nixon

Duncan Ferguson

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Question 3 of 10

3. In season 1986/87, United reached the final of the UEFA cup. What was the aggregate score in the final, and who were United's opponents? Hint

RC Lens, 3 - 0

Barcelona, 3 - 1

Gothenburg, 2 - 1

Borrusia Moenchengladbach, 2 - 0

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1965 Dundee United set their biggest victory against Dundee. What was the score? Hint

5 - 0

9 - 0

7 - 2

6 - 2

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Question 5 of 10

5. Victory against which team secured United's League title in 1983? Hint

Aberdeen

Rangers

Celtic

Dundee

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Question 6 of 10

6. Dundee United's Tannadice stadium is only meters away from rivals Dundee's Dens Park. Are these two stadia the closest neighbours in world football?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these players scored the only headed goal of their career against United at Tannandice? Hint

Alec Clelland

Paul McStay

Brian Laudrup

Tom Boyd

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the nickname of Dundee United FC? Hint

The Bairns

The Warriors

The Terrors

The Bully Wee

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these players left United for Rangers and then went on to play for Everton and Newcastle? Hint

Gordan Petric

Duncan Ferguson

Billy Dodds

Christian Dailly

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which United legend joined the coaching staff of Motherwell in 2003? Hint

Maurice Malpas

Paul Hegarty

Paul Sturrock

Eamonn Bannon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the initial name of Dundee United F.C. ?

Answer: Dundee Hibernian

Dundee Hibs were formed by Pat Reilly, an Irishman, who wanted to create a club with Irish roots in Dundee. He formed Dundee Hibs in 1909, changing their name to Dundee United in 1923. Dundee United were voted into the Scottish League just one year after their formation.

2. Who scored the winning goal in United's 1994 Scottish Cup triumph against Rangers?

Answer: Craig Brewster

Craig Brewster was a great hit at United in his time, but moved on to Greece to ply his trade, where he became a hero. The full time score was 1-0 to United against a very strong Rangers outfit, giving them their 1st Scottish Cup triumph in their 7th attempt. United were runners up in 1974, 1981, 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1991.

3. In season 1986/87, United reached the final of the UEFA cup. What was the aggregate score in the final, and who were United's opponents?

Answer: Gothenburg, 2 - 1

United lost to Gothenburg in the final after defeating some very good opposition, including Barcelona home and away. It wasnt to be however as an away goal from Nillson of Gothenburg spoiled United's hopes of winning the competition. Gothenburg won the game in Sweden 1-0, with a 1-1 draw at Tannadice. In the 1983/84 season United reached the Semi Final of the European Cup.

4. In 1965 Dundee United set their biggest victory against Dundee. What was the score?

Answer: 5 - 0

5. Victory against which team secured United's League title in 1983?

Answer: Dundee

A 2-1 victory for United against Dundee clinched the League title for United, with goals from Eamonn Bannon and Ralph Milne. This was Dundee United's first Premier League win. Celtic and Aberdeen were close in second place with 55 points, one behind United.

6. Dundee United's Tannadice stadium is only meters away from rivals Dundee's Dens Park. Are these two stadia the closest neighbours in world football?

Answer: Yes

Dundee United's Tannadice Stadium is under 100 yards from Dundee's Dens Park. There is a saying that there are 80 steps between the two grounds - Ive never tried counting to find out if this is true or not.

7. Which of these players scored the only headed goal of their career against United at Tannandice?

Answer: Brian Laudrup

Possibly the most skillful player to grace the Scottish game in years scored the only headed goal of his career for Rangers against United to clinch the league title for Rangers in the 1996/97 season. In this season United finished 3rd behind the Old Firm.

8. What is the nickname of Dundee United FC?

Answer: The Terrors

United are known as The Terrors. The club's supporters are known as The Arabs due to the fact they had to play on a pitch pretty much made of sand during a European fixture. The pitch was frozen and so they put sand on it to make it playable, therefore giving them their nickname, The Arabs.

9. Which of these players left United for Rangers and then went on to play for Everton and Newcastle?

Answer: Duncan Ferguson

Duncan Ferguson joined Rangers from United, then went on to become a hero to Everton fans. He is not without his flaws however as he once head-butted a Raith Rovers player whilst playing for Rangers at Ibrox, getting him a jail term !

10. Which United legend joined the coaching staff of Motherwell in 2003?

Answer: Maurice Malpas

Malpas was a huge name at Dundee United, and spent his entire playing career there. Mo spent 22 years with us at United, playing 617 league games.

Source: Author MIKE27

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