Day 3, and this is the one where you bag your top score.
We have kicked off a festive run of the SportsJOE Christmas quiz to keep your sporting mind sharp over the break.
Many of you got close to top marks on the first offering while day two proved a bit tougher. We fancy your chances today, though.
We have 20 questions across four categories – Movies & TV, Geography, Records and General Knowledge – that will test your wits, and bring back a few memories.
Have a crack at the quiz, below, and let us know how you get on.
Round 1: TV
What was the name of the BBC show that once featured Ally McCoist, Sue Barker and John Parrott?
What was the name of the BBC show that once featured Ally McCoist, Sue Barker and John Parrott?
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'You're job is to analyse the game not be a PR man for ________" - Which Irish manager was Eamon Dunphy accusing Liam Brady of being a PR man for?
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Who did football pundit Eamon Dunphy play most of his club career with?
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What Spanish side did Gary Lineker play three seasons with?
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Can you name this cult golfing movie?
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Round 2: GEOGRAPHY
What nationality is golfer Thomas Pieters?
What nationality is golfer Thomas Pieters?
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In which county would you find the GAA ground 'The Athletic Grounds?'
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Thiago Alacantara plays for Spain but where was he born?
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What is Brian Cody's home GAA club?
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In what country was midfielder Fred playing his club football in before he joined Manchester United?
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Round 3: RECORDS
Which of these teams has Sam Allardyce not managed?
Which of these teams has Sam Allardyce not managed?
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How many Tour De France titles did Lance Armstrong win, only to have them all wiped away from the record books?
BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 06: Lance Armstrong attends the 2011 Pan-Massachusetts Challenge on August 6, 2011 in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Gail Oskin/Getty Images)
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How many Eredivise (Dutch) league titles did Erik ten Hag win with Ajax?
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Who holds the record for being golf world number one for the longest time?
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How many times did Mickey Harte win the All-Ireland with Tyrone?
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Round 4: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Who said Arsenal let Harry Kane go from their youth academy because he was 'chubby and not very athletic'?
Who said Arsenal let Harry Kane go from their youth academy because he was 'chubby and not very athletic'?
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As a player and coach, how many European Cup titles has Ronan O'Gara won?
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Which Kerry player handed the match ball back to Stephen Cluxton after this game, in 2011?
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Who were the first English club Brendan Rodgers managed?
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In what year did Rory McIlroy win his last two majors?
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The SportsJOE Christmas quiz | Day 3
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