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Football Team Nicknames Trivia Quiz

We all have our favorite teams see how much you know about other teams, enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by hopalong davo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hopalong davo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
85,976

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2337

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which team are called The Clarets? Hint

Burnley

Wimbledon

Coventry City

Rotherham United

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Question 2 of 10

2. Exeter City are known as what?

Answer: ( One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Carlisle Unitedare known as, "The Cumbrians"?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is Grimsby Town's nickname? Hint

The Fishermen

The Shrimps

The Gulls

The Mariners

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Bournemouth's nickname? Hint

The Apples

The Plums

The Oranges

The Cherries

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Question 6 of 10

6. Hearts are known as The Bully Wee?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Arabs are which Scottish Team? Hint

Hibernian

Motherwell

Dundee United

Kilmarnock

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Question 8 of 10

8. Torquay United are known as The Imps?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sheffield United are known as the __________ ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Northampton Town are known as the what? Hint

The Shakers

The Spireites

The Honest Men

The Cobblers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team are called The Clarets?

Answer: Burnley

Burnley are known as The Clarets because of their club colours.

2. Exeter City are known as what?

Answer: Grecians

This is the nickname of the local market boys in the area.

3. Carlisle Unitedare known as, "The Cumbrians"?

Answer: True

They are in the county of Cumbria.

4. What is Grimsby Town's nickname?

Answer: The Mariners

They are called this because of the sea industry and fishing .

5. What is Bournemouth's nickname?

Answer: The Cherries

Bournemouth play at Dean Court and are known as The Cherries.

6. Hearts are known as The Bully Wee?

Answer: False

Hearts are known as The Jambos.

7. The Arabs are which Scottish Team?

Answer: Dundee United

The Arabs are Dundee United and they play at Tannadice Park.

8. Torquay United are known as The Imps?

Answer: False

Lincoln City are the Imps.

9. Sheffield United are known as the __________ ?

Answer: Blades

Sheffield is known for it's steel.

10. Northampton Town are known as the what?

Answer: The Cobblers

They are The Cobblers because of the local shoe making industry.

Source: Author hopalong davo

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