General Knowledge Quiz

[OhNoAPacer]

I am fairly sure I have heard of The Pale of Calais.

 

[Gloster]

I am fairly sure I have heard of The Pale of Calais.

Indeed, you have heard correctly. It existed from 1347 to 1558 and was what was written on Mary I’s dying heart.

To you to set the boundaries of the next question.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

At 41 years and 113 days Alec Morton is the oldest player to debut for the English association football team. At the time he turned out for Wanderers and which other club?

 

[xotGD]

Corinthians?

 

[Peterthegreat]

England?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

England?

It is the England team for which he is the oldest player to make their debut. I am after the club other than Wanderers that he played for at the time.

Corinthians?

Not them.

 

[xotGD]

Royal Engineers?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Royal Engineers?

Not Royal Engineers.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

A clue.

Whilst he earned his cap in 1873 the club I am after is one that I am sure people will know.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Thnking that it was a goalkeeper, who seemed to play at an older age than outfield players, I will nominate Crystal Palace as the club side.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Thnking that it was a goalkeeper, who seemed to play at an older age than outfield players, I will nominate Crystal Palace as the club side.

He was a goalkeeper and the club in question was Crystal Palace.

You may now cap off your impressive answer with a new question.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

In the story that was sung, when Mary Lou arrived on the scene, which human organ departed?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

My brain thinks a line in a song might be hello mary lou goodbye heart.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

My brain thinks a line in a song might be hello mary lou goodbye heart.

Indeed that is correct. The singer I recall being Ricky Nelson.

Over to you.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

What sporting record does Ashton Agar hold?

 

[DaleCooper]

What sporting record does Ashton Agar hold?

Seaweed eating

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Seaweed eating

Unfortunately not.

 

[Donny Dave]

Youngest international cricketer?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Youngest international cricketer?

Not correct I am afraid.

 

[GRALISTAIR]

Seaweed eating

I love your hilarious answers. Part of the entertainment on this thread!

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I recall that he holds the record score made by a number 11 batsman in a Test Match.

It was a Test Match at Trent Bridge in 2013 against England.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

I recall that he holds the record score made by a number 11 batsman in a Test Match. A Test Match at Trent Bridge in 2013 against England.

He does indeed a score of 98 runs.

I turn it over (did you see what I did there) to you to set the next question.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

The year 2018 is notable for one particular match in Rugby League. What was it?

 

[Peterthegreat]

The year 2018 is notable for one particular match in Rugby League. What was it?

Was this the record points victory by York?

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Indeed it was, as York City Knights totally and utterly overwhelmed West Wales Raiders 144-0 in a League 1 match.

Over to you.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

I'd have gone with London Broncos beating Toronto Wolfpack 4-2 in the "Million Pound" promotion play off final in October that year.

 

[Peterthegreat]

Thank you.
Staying with Rugby League.
Which is the most northerly club to have competed in the superleague?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

I will try Workington Town.

 

[Peterthegreat]

I will try Workington Town.

Not Workington.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Having had another thought Gateshead Thunder is my next attempt.