An 80s quiz

[Napster]

Ill go for#2 - Inchy Phillips?

Nope. It was Alan Rogers.

 

[prawntobewild]

Nope. It was Alan Rogers.

Ah - Mr Rogers - he could be pretty pacy with the wind behind him - did'nt he pack it in & open a guest house?

 

[Napster]

Other answers@


3. Which magmanimous gesture did the squad do at the end of the 1985/6 season, despite low team morale? Donated 10% of their wages to the Bradford fire fund.
7. Which three people were in contention for the manager's job after Moore's resignation before Webb came in as a contender? John Pratt; Alan Mullery and the favourite Eddie May
9. Who did we beat to record our 1,000th league win - at Colchester! 2-1 in 86/7

 

[Napster]

Ah - Mr Rogers - he could be pretty pacy with the wind behind him - did'nt he pack it in & open a guest house?

yeah down in Devon or somesuch

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Other answers@


3. Which magmanimous gesture did the squad do at the end of the 1985/6 season, despite low team morale? Donated 10% of their wages to the Bradford fire fund.
7. Which three people were in contention for the manager's job after Moore's resignation before Webb came in as a contender? John Pratt; Alan Mullery and the favourite Eddie May
9. Who did we beat to record our 1,000th league win - at Colchester! 2-1 in 86/7

Not surprised that no-one got that, given that Col Ewe are more often associated with being non-league.

 

[LCBB72]

Nope. It was Alan Rogers.

And he is still there , it is called The Swinton Hotel .

 

[Benfleet A1]

12 starting appearances and 10 sub appearances. Nope. Think Cyprus.

Andy Policarpo? Bad spelling but you know who I mean.

 

[LCBB72]

One for Napster , who was mascot against Wolves on 24-4-87 .

 

[Napster]

One for Napster , who was mascot against Wolves on 24-4-87 .

I don't know. No idea.

 

[Norwichshrimper]

1. In the 1980/1 season, only 3 players played less than 10 games. Name them correct
2. SUFC were temporarily on a transfer embargo in 1984 over a missed payment for which player?
3. Which magmanimous gesture did the squad do at the end of the 1985/6 season, despite low team morale?
4. What instant impact did the Heysel tragedy have on the team? Correct
5. How much did we pay for Danny O'Shea? correct
6. Who walked out after a defeat to Orient saying "I'm not bothered about kicking another ball for the club this season" correct
7. Which three people were in contention for the manager's job after Moore's resignation before Webb came in as a contender? John Pratt;
8. About whom did David Webb say "I'd rather sell my wife" correct
9. Who did we beat to record our 1,000th league win
10. Two players were sold for £150,000 at the end of the 1980s. Name them both. correct

In answer to question 1....Trevor Morley, Francisco Cagigao and myself all played less than 10 games in the 80/81 season. Do I get points for that?

 

[LCBB72]

I don't know. No idea.

It was my son Asa Osborne .

 

[Napster]

It was my son Asa Osborne .
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Nice. Very cool.

 

[LCBB]

Great pictures , well remember the game , a great night at Roots Hall , Martin Ling scored for us .:smile:

 

[fbm]

A few guesses -

The 1000th league win - Chesterfield?

Magnanimous gesture - donated wages to the Supporters Xmas fund?

Transfer Embargo - Billy Kellock?

 

[fbm]

Has the 1000th league win been answered? (Colchester)

 

[Uncle Leo]

It was my son Asa Osborne .
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Cracking pics - great night that, I was probably about the same age as your lad and was really taken aback by the size if the crowd; barely left my Dad's side all evening.

 

[LCBB]

Where are the answers to last weeks quiz , and are you doing one this week .

 

[Napster]

Where are the answers to last weeks quiz , and are you doing one this week .

Yes, new questions this afternoon. The answers were all in the thread.