Random quiz question

[arana peligrosa]

Saw this as part of a quiz question just recently and would never have known the answer had it not been supplied.

- What is the largest town in the UK (i.e. by way of population) that is without a league club

You could attempt the answer 20 times and still not get near it, although someone may recognize this and already be aware of the right answer. Gold star to whoever can provide a right response.

(You can use reference if so wish, but you'd only be spoiling it for yourselves)

A right response is highly commendable.

[Charnwood]

The largest Town in the UK without a Football League team is Dudley in the West Midlands, although most of the population who live there support West Brom which is only a few miles away from the Town Centre.

The next largest Town without a Football League team is probably Basildon in Essex,

Unless there's a random abstract answer I don't understand why the question should be classed as difficult.

[hallamblue]

Belfast?

[Charnwood]

Belfast?

Maybe that's the trick answer I should have been looking for Liz...... UK not England!

[hallamblue]

Belfast?

Maybe that's the trick answer I should have been looking for Liz...... UK not England!

[marko69]

I can't figure out why it's classified as difficult either, Judy. Should be classified "f**king solid"!

If Dudley is indeed the answer then well done Charnwood. I'd have been here until March 22nd, 2018 trying to guess that sh*t.

[Charnwood]

I can't figure out why it's classified as difficult either, Judy. Should be classified "f**king solid"!

If Dudley is indeed the answer then well done Charnwood. I'd have been here until March 22nd, 2018 trying to guess that sh*t.

Marko I spent a career in Retail Banking and one of the priorities in the mid 90's was identifying Towns where to open new branches. Part of the formulae included looking at demographics such as population etc and I just remember Dudley & Milton Keynes having huge populations and no football team in the football league.

I also remember some the staff at Dudley being huge fans of WBA which was just down the road only minutes away.

[Bluemike]

And here was me thinking it was Edinburgh.

[marko69]

Meadowbank Thistle moved to Livingston.

[marko69]

Aw, massive advantage there, Charnwood! Got to admit, I didn't even know where Dudley is. And why hasn't Saint Judy checked in at 3am with the answer? Keeping everyone in suspense for a few days?

[number 9]

Norwich?

[marko69]

Stand up Mick Conroy, from Ipswich. On Ken Bruce's Radio 2 PopMaster quiz in 5 mins. He has 9 points to beat. COME ON, MICK CONROY......, YOU CAN DO IT.

* just trying to support all things Ipswich *

[marko69]

He's part of a pub quiz team...... Should win.

[marko69]

He's just admitted to being a Spurs fan. Fk em, radio off!

[arana peligrosa]

The largest Town in the UK without a Football League team is Dudley in the West Midlands, although most of the population who live there support West Brom which is only a few miles away from the Town Centre.

The next largest Town without a Football League team is probably Basildon in Essex,

Unless there's a random abstract answer I don't understand why the question should be classed as difficult.

Yes that was the answer provided. Would never have known that and that you were able to give a correct response deserves credit despite having prior knowledge on the area in question. As before, only a select few could ever have given a right answer. Maybe not difficult for yourself, but problematic for a great many others.

(The answer read that the population of Dudley is some 200,000 + which I found questionable (that's around one sixth of the population of the City of Birmingham) but we'll let it lie and thanks for playing.

[Bluemike]

Most of that 200,000 live in the same street.

[goldandblack]

Most of that 200,000 live in the same street.

and 99% of em are related , the other 1 % are not even human.

[hallamblue]

Most of that 200,000 live in the same street.

...dont you mean house?...biggin I grant you, but they tend to keep it in the family up there dont they!

[arana peligrosa]

The question was taken from a quiz program where you could play teams from all four leagues in England as well as the SPL and you get all manner of scenarios from team affairs, international, cup competitions, scorers and achievements.

If you pick Ipswich as your team to play (for example), you get a good many questions on that club amid some others such as listed above. Here are a pick of what came up recently (worth a try during another boring international week I could care zero for)

If you can answer every one right, you got a score to be very proud of :


From which club did Ipswich sign Bontcho Guentchev in 1992 ?

Sporting Lisbon

Porto

Benfica

Espanyol


For what fee did Ipswich sell James Scowcroft in July 2001 ?

2 million

6 million

3 million

5 million


What are the names of the Ipswich town mascots ?

Bluey and crazee

Tractor and combine

Tommy and trewblu

Blue nose and blue cheeks


Which former Ipswich town manager is reserve team manager at Colchester (as at August 2001) ?

Gerriant Williams

John wark

Steve whitton

Steve segdley


Who scored for goals for Ipswich in their 7 - 0 win over west Bromwich albion in November 1976 ?

Paul mariner

John wark

Trevor whymark

Eric gates


Which third division club paid a record 850,000 for hermann hreidarsson in September 1998 ?

Cardiff city

Northampton town

Swansea city

Brentford


What is the official ground capacity of Ipswich towns stadium after work completed in winter 2001 / 02 ?

30,300

27,300

33,300

24,300


How many managers have Ipswich town had since their football league debut ? (as at end of season 2000 / 01)

11

9

12

10


Whose two goals in Norwich’s win at Ipswich in march 2000 setback the home side’s bid for promotion to the premier league ?

Craig bellamy

Iwan Roberts

Darel russell

Lee marshall


What is the lowest finishing position achieved by Ipswich town since the formation of the premier league ? (as at end of season 2000 / 01)

6th in division one

4th in division one

5th in division one

7th in division one


Ipswich town returned to European football in 2001 / 02 - for the first time in how many years ?

13

17

19

15


Who scored his first senior goal in Ipswich’s premier league win against sunderland in august 2000 ?

Fabian wilnis

Jamie Clapham

Gary croft

Titus bramble


Who did Ipswich replace in the football league ?

Ashington

Gillingham

Aberdare athletic

Durham city


In 1999 / 2000, Ipswich were promoted. But to which club did they suffer a 1 - 4 home reverse in October of that season ?

Manchester city

Grimsby town

Queens park rangers

Birmingham city


Who scored the winning goal against Manchester city on his Ipswich debut in a key league game in September 1999 ?

Martijn reuser

Jermaine wright

Gary croft

Mark venus


Ipswich town full back chris makin played for which European side ?


None

Porto

Sporting Lisbon

Marseille


What squad number have Ipswich town handed to midfielder tommy miller for the 2001 / 02 season ?

10

12

15

22


In the first season of premier league squad numbers - 1993 / 94 - which number did Ipswich town’s Ian Marshall wear ?


10

14

12

5


Who scored Ipswich towns late winner in the 1 - 0 league cup win at arsenal in November 2000 ?

Martijn Reuser

Marcus Stewart

James Scowcroft

Jim Magilton