Congratulations to the Hoffmeister. Although recently a dad for the second time, he was one of the few people to attempt Phil's Xmas Footy Quiz. By my reckoning, he scored 8/10, although he may disagree. The judge's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into, Hoffy, but if you want to email me, that's ok.
1. What has David Beckham said that he wants for Christmas this year?
Answer: Frying pans.
2. Fulham played Ipswich on Boxing Day 1963, while West Ham entertained
Answer: 21
3. Bob Russell, a Lib Dem MP and long-time supporter of Colchester United, last year made a suggestion for a change to the Christmas fixture list. What was it?
Answer: He suggested that all seasonal fixtures should be local derbies, to avoid people having to travel.
4. What was the significance of the Christmas fixture list in
Answer: It was the last time that a full programme of matches was played on Christmas Day, although a handful of games were played in subsequent years. The practice had been abolished in the late 1950s in
5. Which former
Answer: Kevin Keegan
6. Who was the manager of
Answer: Bill Shankly
7. German and British troops famously played football in the trenches during a temporary Christmas truce in 1914. What is believed to have been the score?
Answer: 3-2 to
8. It’s possible to celebrate Christmas at the Emirates Stadium in the company of an Arsenal legend. A drinks reception and traditional three-course dinner is included, along with a disco. How much would it cost you and nine friends to book a table together?
Answer: £800. (Although it’s £88 a pop, Hoffy, you get it for £80 a head if ten people are attending. Caught you out there…)
9.What’s the connection between fictional manager Mike Bassett and Christmas?
Answer: Actor Ricky Tomlinson, who plays Mike, has recorded a Christmas novelty track called “My Arse”.
10. What Christmas act of charity links Jermain Defoe, Ledley King, Thierry Henry, Ashley Cole, Scott Parker, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville?
Answer: They donate a day’s wages to support education for children in
POP QUIZ
1980
John Lennon scored a Christmas hit with (Just Like) Starting Over. What was the significance of its release date?
Answer: It was released on his 40th birthday – 9th October 1980.
1981
Which Earth, Wind & Fire song was riding high in the charts in December 1981?
Answer: Let’s Groove.
1982
Two duets featured in the Top 20 tracks of December 1982. David Bowie and Bing Crosby sang one. Which pair of singers was responsible for the other?
Answer: Renee and Renato with “Save your love”.
1983
What drink were Status Quo imbibing in the hit parade of December 1983?
Answer: Marguerita
1984
What’s the connection between Jennifer Rush and the Christmas chart of 1984?
Answer: She scored a hit with song called “The Power of Love”. This was also the title of Frankie Goes To
1985
Wham! had two records in the Top 20 during December 1985. Can you name them?
Answer: “I’m your man” and “Last Christmas”.
1986
Where were the Housemartins living during the yuletide festivities of 1986?
Answer: The Caravan of Love.
1987
In December 1987, two Top Twenty hits referred to the
“Letter from
1988
Which sixties re-release was a big hit at Christmas time in 1988?
Answer: “He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother” by the Hollies.
1989
How many broken hearts were there in the world during Christmas 1989?
Answer: “Too many”, according to Jason Donovan.
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