Quiz: Test your knowledge of Posh in 2009
A FUN-FILLED quiz based on Peterborough United's ups and downs at London Road in 2009:
A FUN-FILLED quiz based on Peterborough United's ups and downs at London Road in 2009:
1) Why, was it claimed, did Darren Ferguson leave London Road?
a) His dad told him to.
b) He was out of his depth in The Championship.
c) He was told he couldn't sign any more left-wingers.
d) He was 'tapped up' by three Premier League clubs and six from The Championship.
2) What happened to Barry Fry after his performance at the press conference called to explain the departure of Darren Ferguson?
a) He was offered a slot on the next series of Live at The Appollo.
b) He was voted the 'best character in football' by his peers.
c) He was sacked for making a fool of himself and the club.
d) He was called a liar in The Sun newspaper.
3) Why did Aaron Mclean ask for a transfer?
a) He'd run out of toys to throw out of his pram.
b) He suffers a pay-cut if he's relegated.
c) Posh refused to pay him image rights for his name on the back of replica shirt and the front of keyring fobs.
d) He was dropped for the first time in two and a half years.
4) Who is the best athlete at Posh?
a) Javelin thrower Chris Whelpdale.
b) Triple jumper Shaun Batt.
c) Marathon runner Craig Mackail-Smith.
d) Hammer thrower Exodus Geohaghon.
5) What was the most popular 'youtube' video to involve Posh last season?
a) Promotion day at Colchester.
b) Shaun Batt's goal v Middlesbrough.
c) Tom Williams and Nicola Mclean in Four Weddings TV show.
d) Press officer Phil Adlam making a fool of himself racing against 11 year-olds.
6) In the Posh players quiz in the matchday programme who reckoned that women had been banned from the House of Commons since 1693?
a) George Boyd.
b) James McKeown.
c) Gaby Zakuani.
d) Chris Whelpdale.
7) Of which player was it said 'his legs go in five different directions in an attempt to bamboozle opponents'?
a) Exodus Geohaghon.
b) Shaun Batt.
c) Joe Lewis.
d) Toumani Diagouraga.
8) Why did Mark Cooper stay up all night watching Posh DVDs?
a) He's a masochist.
b) He'd heard it was a cure for insomnia.
c) He's a fan of blooper videos.
d) He was preparing to be interviewed for the Posh manager's job.
9) How did George Boyd qualify to play for Scotland?
a) He drinks a lot.
b) He never buys a round.
c) He has a Scottish grandparent.
d) He doesn't wear underwear.
10) Who finally admitted that he behaved like a plonker during his time at Posh?
a) Sean St Ledger.
b) Barry Fry.
c) Billy Manuel.
d) Gary Cooper.
Answers: 1) a, b & d, allegedly, 2) d, 3) d, 4) b, 5) d, 6) a, 7) b, 8) d), 9) c, 10) a.
Rating:
9-10: You're Mick Robinson.
7-8: Excellent knowledge.
5-6: Could do better.
Under 5: Cambridge fan.
Quiz compiled by ALAN SWANN.
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