York City Quiz 2016
MAY 2016 - A tie break and penalty shoot out saw Andy Naylor beat Derek Feasby after both scored 36 points. Joel Stern was third with 28 points.
QUESTIONS
Round 1: Family Matters: There’s a family connection in each question. One point for the surname and extra points for each first name (max 30 points).
- He managed City’s Wembley double winning side, his father played in all 4 divisions for Northampton
- One of City’s Wembley double winners, his father was a European Cup winner
- Father and son who played up front for City in the 1970s and 1980s
- Striking brothers of the 1980s with Italian parentage
- Centre back father and son of the last 25 years who both played for City
- Legendary City striker of the 1960s and early 1970s. His grandson is now at Blackpool, formerly of Hull and Tranmere
- City reserve striker of the 1960s, his son was an England international and grandson plays for Leicester (and has played against City for Hartlepool)
- A City and Welsh Under 23 keeper of the 1960s, he later managed 2 Premier League sides and saw his son play in goal for Spurs and England
- 2015/6 season City midfielder. His father was a midfielder and is now a coach, formerly with Burton and now at Birmingham.
- City midfielder in the Bird / Ward days, his brother was a title winner with Everton and full England international
Round 2: The First Time: Which came first? One point for the earlier event, an extra point if you name the year (or one year either side) (max 20 points).
- A) YCS POY trophy presented in a south London hotel
B) YCS POY trophy presented on the pitch at Watford
- A) City gain promotion for the first time
B) City reach the FA Cup semi final
- A) David Longhurst Stand opened
B) Main Stand extended down to touch line level, replacing old the standing enclosure
- A) Denis Smith joins City
B) Keith Walwyn joins City
- A) Liverpool visit Bootham Crescent for the first time
B) Manchester United visit Bootham Crescent for the first time
- A) Shakin Stevens stars in a rock n roll revival concert at Bootham Crescent
B) First Yorkshire Evening Press hosted Bonfire Night fireworks display
- A) City play at West Ham’s Upton Park for the first time
B) City play at Wembley for the first time
- A) City’s first trip to play on The Isle Of Wight
B) City’s first trip to play in Dublin
- A) City’s first visit to Canvey Island
B) City’s first visit to St Albans
- A) City’s record win (9-1 v Southport)
B) City’s record defeat (12-0 Chester)
Round 3: The Numbers Game: 2 points for each correct number. Numbers are in ascending order (max 20 points).
- Number of seasons that City have reached the semi final of the FA Cup
- Number of times Nigel Pepper was sent off when playing against Darlington during the 1990/1 season
- Number of times City have played at Wembley
- Number of consecutive league games City kept a clean sheet in autumn 1973 thereby equalling a long standing Football League record
- Most away wins in a league season
- The most clean sheets in a league season
- Number of successive penalties scored by both teams in City’s FA Trophy penalty shoot out success against Kidderminster in February 2009
- Highest numbered shirt ever worn by a City player
- Most points City have gained in a season
- Number of City appearances made by Barry Jackson, City’s record appearance holder
Tie Break
What’s the biggest crowd to see a City game during the 2015/6 season
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Round 1: Family Matters: There’s a family connection in each question. One point for the surname and extra points for each first name (max 30 points).
- He managed City’s Wembley double winning side, his father played in all 4 divisions for Northampton
- One of City’s Wembley double winners, his father was a European Cup winner
- Father and son who played up front for City in the 1970s and 1980s
- Striking brothers of the 1980s with Italian parentage
- Centre back father and son of the last 25 years who both played for City
- Legendary City striker of the 1960s and early 1970s. His grandson is now at Blackpool, formerly of Hull and Tranmere
- City reserve striker of the 1960s, his son was an England international and grandson plays for Leicester (and has played against City for Hartlepool)
- A City and Welsh Under 23 keeper of the 1960s, he later managed 2 Premier League sides and saw his son play in goal for Spurs and England
- 2015/6 season City midfielder. His father was a midfielder and is now a coach, formerly with Burton and now at Birmingham.
- City midfielder in the Bird / Ward days, his brother was a title winner with Everton and full England international
Answers: 1. Mills. Gary & Roly (Roland);
2. Blair. Matt & Andy;
3. Butler. Ian & Martin;
4. Gabbiadini. Marco & Ricardo;
5. Swan. Peter & George;
6. Aimson. Paul & Will;
7. Barmby. Jeff, Nick & Jack;
8. Walker. Mike & Ian;
9. Summerfield. Luke & Kevin;
10. Reid. Shaun & Peter
Round 2: The First Time: Which came first? One point for the earlier event, an extra point if you name the year (or one year either side) (max 20 points).
- A) YCS POY trophy presented in a south London hotel
B) YCS POY trophy presented on the pitch at Watford
- A) City gain promotion for the first time
B) City reach the FA Cup semi final
- A) David Longhurst Stand opened
B) Main Stand extended down to touch line level, replacing old the standing enclosure
- A) Denis Smith joins City
B) Keith Walwyn joins City
- A) Liverpool visit Bootham Crescent for the first time
B) Manchester United visit Bootham Crescent for the first time
- A) Shakin Stevens stars in a rock n roll revival concert at Bootham Crescent
B) First Yorkshire Evening Press hosted Bonfire Night fireworks display
- A) City play at West Ham’s Upton Park for the first time
B) City play at Wembley for the first time
- A) City’s first trip to play on The Isle Of Wight
B) City’s first trip to play in Dublin
- A) City’s first visit to Canvey Island
B) City’s first visit to St Albans
- A) City’s record win (9-1 v Southport)
B) City’s record defeat (12-0 Chester)
Answers: 1. B) 1997 (Andy Mc) / 1999 (Cresswell);
2. B) 1955 / 1958;
3. A) 1991 / 1994;
4. B) 1981 / 1982;
5. B) 1974 (MU) / 1975 (L);
6. A) 1979 / 1982;
7. B) 1993 / 1999;
8. B) 1955 / 1992;
9. A) 2005 / 2006;
10. B) 1936 / 1957
Round 3: The Numbers Game: 2 points for each correct number. Numbers are in ascending order (max 20 points).
- Number of seasons that City have reached the semi final of the FA Cup
- Number of times Nigel Pepper was sent off when playing against Darlington during the 1990/1 season
- Number of times City have played at Wembley
- Number of consecutive league games City kept a clean sheet in autumn 1973 thereby equaling a long standing Football League record
- Most away wins in a league season
- The most clean sheets in a league season
- Number of successive penalties scored by both teams in City’s FA Trophy penalty shoot out success against Kidderminster in February 2009
- Highest numbered shirt ever worn by a City player
- Most points City have gained in a season
- Number of City appearances made by Barry Jackson, City’s record appearance holder
Answers: 1. 1;
2. 3;
3. 5;
4. 11;
5. 13 (1983/4 & 2006/7);
6. 22 (2013/4);
7. 25;
8. 39 (Hyde);
9. 101;
10. 539
Tie Break
What’s the biggest crowd to see a City game during the 2015/6 season
Answers: 13,616 (Portsmouth 24/11/2015)