The Darlo New Year's Day quiz

By Ray Simpson

The Darlo New Year's Day quiz

 Wondering what to do with yourself today?Then here's an updated version of the half time quiz...

Let's GO for 3 in 4! next home game Ilkeston

 

Wondering what to do with yourself today?

Then here's an updated version of the half time quiz that was set by Steve Rees in the programme for the Darlington v Dunston UTS game on August 31st 2012.

It's just a bit of fun, no prizes at stake -- so cast your mind back over three years.

Answers at 11am on Saturday.

FIRST HALF - FOOTBALL/GENERAL SPORT

  1. Which company sponsored the Football League Cup in season 2012-13?
  2. Who reached the finals of the FA & League Cups yet were relegated from the Premier League in the same season?
  3. With which German club did Scotland’s Paul Lambert win the Champions League?
  4. In 2012-13 which then Newcastle Utd player started his career with Seaham Red Star in 1993?
  5. Who finished top scorer for the Quakers in the 2012-13 season’s programme of friendly matches?
  6. How many gold medals did Team GB win at London 2012?
  7. Which Briton won her only tennis Grand Slam at the French Open in 1976?
  8. Which swimmer was nicknamed the ‘Albatross’?
  9. In which sport do winners of a major final receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy?
  10. With which sport do you associate Jansher Khan?

 

HALF-TIME (NORTHERN LEAGUE) TEASERS

 

  1. Who finished as NL Div. 2 Champions in 2011-12?
  2. Which club play their home games at Millfield?

 

SECOND HALF – GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

 

  1. Which is the only number, when written, to have all its letters in correct alphabetical order?
  2. In which city is crime drama Rebus set?
  3. Which football team does the title character support?
  4. How were the group of artists which included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Peter Lawford collectively known?
  5. Which US state is the least populated?
  6. What is the old name for the chocolate bar now known as Snickers?
  7. Which group reached No 2 in the charts in 2001 with Teenage Dirt Bag?
  8. Which breed of dog is Scooby Doo?
  9. DAB radios are becoming increasingly popular; what do the initials DAB stand for?
  10. What was jazz musician, Louis Armstrong’s nickname?