“There are scientists who will tell you that spirit, because it can’t be measured, doesn’t exist. Bollocks. It does exist.”
In the spirit of ‘Big Sam’ Allardyce, The SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is not messing around with that tippy-tappy nonsense and getting stuck in, straight from the first question.
Sleeves up, let’s go!
What station did Jake Humphrey present Formula 1 coverage for, between 2009 and 2012?
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Name this former Wales international and current BT pundit
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Name the current Sky Sports pundit that called Robbie Savage 'a coward' during a BBC Match of the Day podcast
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Who is this BBC Sports presenter?
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What was the name of this Tom Cruise motor-racing movie?
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ROUND 2. GEOGRAPHY.
What city hosts the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible Theatre?
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What American state hosts the US Open tennis tournament each year?
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It often hosts league games for Munster Rugby. In what county is Musgrave Park?
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Currently on loan at Southampton, what country is Liverpool midfielder Takumi Minamino from?
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Where was the 2011 Rugby World Cup hosted?
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ROUND 3. RECORDS.
Who finished the 2012/13 Premier League season as top scorer?
Who finished the 2012/13 Premier League season as top scorer?
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How many Major singles titles has Serena Williams won?
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31: Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning a point in her women's final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia during day 13 of the 2015 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 31, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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What player holds the Premier League record for most hat-tricks in a season?
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How many All Stars did Sean Cavanagh win?
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What player holds the Premier League record for scoring league goals with different clubs?
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ROUND 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
Who is set to captain Team Europe when the Ryder Cup is next played?
Who is set to captain Team Europe when the Ryder Cup is next played?
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Name the Italian manager that won two European Cups as a player and three as a manager
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What team were knocked out of the Champions Cup after a positove Covid test in their senior squad?
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He managed England for 67 days and one game. Who is he?
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Who has more England caps?
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