December 15, 201312 yr John O'Kane was in that Munich class of 92, wasn't he? And would David Thompson have been in any of Liverpool's successful teams in the 90's? Was "Lydiate the idiot" with them around then?
December 15, 201312 yr Author Q1 was it that we played them all away? Yes - Bolton have played FA Cup ties in all 4 countries (and did them all in the 1880s). Forest played a semi-final against Queens Park in Edinburgh and visited Cardiff in 1922. They played at home to Linfield Athletic (as they were then known) in 1888-89 and drew, travelling to Belfast for a replay. But by the time they arrived Linfield had formally withdrawn from the competition because of the cost implications of further visits to the mainland. So, since they were there, they played anyway - but it was a friendly, not a cup tie.
December 15, 201312 yr Author Q5)Leeds city? No. Leeds City was only founded in 1904 as part of a concerted effort to rival Rugby League in the area. Previously the Elland Road stadium had been home to Holbeck rugby club.
December 15, 201312 yr Yes - Bolton have played FA Cup ties in all 4 countries (and did them all in the 1880s). Forest played a semi-final against Queens Park in Edinburgh and visited Cardiff in 1922. They played at home to Linfield Athletic (as they were then known) in 1888-89 and drew, travelling to Belfast for a replay. But by the time they arrived Linfield had formally withdrawn from the competition because of the cost implications of further visits to the mainland. So, since they were there, they played anyway - but it was a friendly, not a cup tie. Machine. Very thorough
December 15, 201312 yr Author Linfield v Cliftonville? Sure I heard this in a pub quiz once Q4: Correct. It was a replay in 1888 after Lifield had beaten Bolton 4-0 and before they drew at Forest.
December 15, 201312 yr Brian Kidd one for Q8 or Q10? He played in one for the filth I think, don't know if they won tho
December 15, 201312 yr Author Brian Kidd one for Q8 or Q10? He played in one for the filth I think, don't know if they won tho I am pleased to report that ManU teams did not reach the final after 1964 (George Best) until 1982 (Whiteside/Hughes). So Kidd doesn't have an FA Youth Cup medal. But I suppose a European Cup winners medal may make up for that.
December 16, 201312 yr I'll hazard a guess at Paul Wheatcroft, Jon Walters and Leam Richardson for the FA Youth Cup winners
December 16, 201312 yr Q5 & 6) I know Hanover United played in 1880-90's but no idea on City. I'd guess at Bradford. Edited December 16, 201312 yr by LostockTerror
December 19, 201312 yr Author Q5 & 6) I know Hanover United played in 1880-90's but no idea on City. I'd guess at Bradford. Q5: City? Still not right. Q6: Hanover United is correct! I thought that was likely to cause a lot of difficulty, along with the Christmas Day cup-tie, which has also been nailed above. Q3: No one has even attempted to offer an answer on this one (First FA Cup winning team with capped players from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).. Q5: Definitely easier than Q6 (in that everyone will have heard of this club - I once encountered them having their pre-match meal at a motorway services). Q8: The last 5 (all winners) are Jack Wilshere (2009), Dedryck Boyata, Daniel Sturridge and Vladimir Weiss (all 2008) and Jay Spearing (2007 & 2006). Casino floated 2 of these and Traf got 4. Between them they solved it. Q9: 4 of the 5 previous finalists have been found - David Wheater (2004 & 2003), Gary Cahill (2004), Chris Eagles (2003) and Jonathan Walters (2001). That was 1 to Casino, 2 to Traf and 1 to Walkden26. I fancy someone can come up with the missing one. Q10: 3 have been found so far - Leam Richardson (1998), David Thompson (1996), John O'Kane (1993 & 1992), Tomski got 1, Traf 2 and Walkden26 another 1. There are several others with first team appearances who appeared in earlier finals.
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