Roy Of The Rovers Quiz 1985-90

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Explore the world of Melchester Rovers with the Roy of the Rovers Quiz 1985-90. Test your knowledge on characters, events, and trivia from the iconic comic series. Assess your understanding of the series' plot, character backgrounds, and significant events.

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  • 2. 

    Who never played for Melchester Rovers?

    • Phil Collins

    • Sammy Spangler

    • Martin Kemp

    • Steve Norman

    Correct Answer
    A. Phil Collins
    Explanation
    Phil Collins never played for Melchester Rovers.

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  • 3. 

    What was Blackie Gray's son, Mark's nickname?

    • Crusty

    • Cruncher

    • Cracker

    • Chopper

    Correct Answer
    A. Cracker
    Explanation
    Blackie Gray's son, Mark, was nicknamed "Cracker."

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  • 4. 

    Which player from this list survived the Basran disaster?

    • Trevor Cassidy

    • Carl Hunt

    • Rob Richards

    • Neville Jones

    Correct Answer
    A. Rob Richards
    Explanation
    Rob Richards is the correct answer because he is the only player from the list who survived the Basran disaster. The question implies that there was a disaster involving the mentioned players, and out of all the players listed, only Rob Richards managed to survive the incident.

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  • 5. 

    Pak Soon was originally from which country?

    • South Korea

    • Vietnam

    • China

    • Cambodia

    Correct Answer
    A. Vietnam
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Vietnam because the question asks about the original country of Pak Soon, and Vietnam is the only country listed as an option that matches this description.

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  • 6. 

    Rovers signed Andy Maclaren from Glenrath Celtic for a British transfer record of how much?

    • £5million

    • £4million

    • £3million

    • £2million

    Correct Answer
    A. £3million
    Explanation
    Andy Maclaren was signed by Rovers from Glenrath Celtic for a fee of £3million, which was a British transfer record at the time.

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  • 7. 

    "The Hard Man" Dexter was signed from which club?

    • Real Granpala

    • Danefield United

    • Burnside Athletic

    • Everpool City

    Correct Answer
    A. Burnside Athletic
    Explanation
    Dexter, known as "The Hard Man," was signed from Burnside Athletic.

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  • 8. 

    Which team beat Rovers in the 1988 FA Cup Final denying them the double?

    • Weston Villa

    • Burndean

    • Danefield United

    • Stambridge City

    Correct Answer
    A. Weston Villa
    Explanation
    Weston Villa beat Rovers in the 1988 FA Cup Final denying them the double.

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  • 9. 

    Who were Rovers playing when the pitch subsided causing the match to be abandoned?

    • Blackport Rovers

    • Carlton Town

    • Selbridge Athletic

    • Everpool

    Correct Answer
    A. Blackport Rovers
    Explanation
    The pitch subsided during a match, causing it to be abandoned. The question asks which team Rovers were playing against when this incident occurred. The correct answer is Blackport Rovers.

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    Which French superstar helped knock Rovers out of the 1988/89 FA Cup?

    • Jules Bernard

    • Jules Laverne

    • Jean Grimond

    • Pierre Lorain

    Correct Answer
    A. Jules Laverne

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