12 Days of Christmas Quiz (3 Viewers)

Grendel · Dec 18, 2018

So 6 more players to complete by Friday - may do the 2 central midfielders today

Definitely doing one......

Central Midfielder One

He played in the 80's despite the attempt to look like a 70's rocker this is the picture when he joined us I think - he did not last long before going back where he came from

Grendel · Dec 18, 2018

Ok another one today

Central Midfielder Two

The first Premier league player on the list (although it was a very brief career with us) a rather inferior foreign import

Sky Blue Harry H · Dec 18, 2018

I'm living up to your pathetic comment 'G'. I'm CCFC through and through, but I might have to visit the doctors by the end of this quiz!

Esoterica · Dec 18, 2018

Grendel said:
Ok another one today

Central Midfielder Two

The first Premier league player on the list (although it was a very brief career with us) a rather inferior foreign import

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Do we get a bonus point if we can name his lipstick of choice?

usskyblue · Dec 18, 2018

Esoterica said:
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Do we get a bonus point if we can name his lipstick of choice?

Two if you can name Grendel’s as well m8

Calista · Dec 18, 2018

Got a full house up to now, with a bit of a struggle, but these latest two have me stumped.

I thought I instantly recognised the first one, but when I looked up the player I had in mind they only appeared for us at the end of the 70’s, so I must be mistaken. Spitting image though - hairstyle, tache and all.

The guy in the purple shirt looks familiar, but I stand no chance of naming him.

It looks like there’s going to be a gaping hole in my central midfield, which at least is in keeping with Sky Blues tradition.

Grendel · Dec 18, 2018

Calista said:
Got a full house up to now, with a bit of a struggle, but these latest two have me stumped.

I thought I instantly recognised the first one, but when I looked up the player I had in mind they only appeared for us at the end of the 70’s, so I must be mistaken. Spitting image though - hairstyle, tache and all.

The guy in the purple shirt looks familiar, but I stand no chance of naming him.

It looks like there’s going to be a gaping hole in my central midfield, which at least is in keeping with Sky Blues tradition.

Don’t believe everything you read....

Calista · Dec 18, 2018

Ah yes, cheers G. For just one week at Christmas time, the evil monster comes out of his lair and spreads goodwill amongst men with a sadistic quiz

I associated the player with a particular manager who wasn’t even in charge in the 70’s, so it did puzzle me a bit, and it turns out I was right. Wasn’t he hopeless btw!

Forty-year-old fake news, who would have thought it? Probably part of a Russian plot to break up NATO, beginning in a cunningly small way by sowing the seeds of confusion on Sky Blues Talk, but with the ultimate goal of undermining the western public’s trust in the internet.

I’m now going to think a bit harder about the man with the fancy purple top and the luscious lips.

Grendel · Dec 19, 2018

Ok the next one is:

Left Midfield

Another premier league player - played the most on the list - but was always a joke figure for a particular reason I think

Slightly different for this one only - Its a Catchphrase type clue - As Roy Walker would say - just say what you see....

skybluesam66 · Dec 19, 2018

all was going well until the purple shirt - and then the catchphrase clue!

Grendel · Dec 19, 2018

Two tonight then one each next two days

Centre Forward

Yes the big number 9. Appeared not for long in the 80's

Odd photo - its the one on the right but get the one on the left (much more famous) and what they are doing and things will become much clearer...

Grendel · Dec 20, 2018

Two to go then

Forward

Appeared in the Championship years at Highfield Road - albeit briefly. Big name in his day - made it to an England Squad once but sadly went wrong for him

tisza · Dec 20, 2018

Grendel said:
So 6 more players to complete by Friday - may do the 2 central midfielders today

Definitely doing one......

Central Midfielder One

He played in the 80's despite the attempt to look like a 70's rocker this is the picture when he joined us I think - he did not last long before going back where he came from

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you know the footballing link with a Coventry City legend for this player?

Grendel · Dec 20, 2018

OK in case I cannot post tomorrow I am finishing this now.

First the "rules"

To enter you need to donate £2 to the Dogs Trust

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Complete a one payment on the link above and then PM me the PDF and then your entry

I will stop the entries by Saturday 21 Dec at midnight - so any posts after that will be void

I will collate the winning entries and confirm during the Christmas week the winner (likely to be winners) and agree a time to do some form of "play off" in which first to reply wins the £20 to a Charity of your choice kindly donated by Tony

(that is a joke Tony)

Grendel · Dec 20, 2018

So the final clue

Substitute

Unused - but used by a few other clubs for some considerable time.

Good Luck

Sky Blue Harry H · Dec 20, 2018

Grendel said:
Being nice won’t get you extra points Harry

Grendel · Dec 20, 2018

Sky Blue Harry H said:

You've won - just PM me where and when

Otis · Dec 20, 2018

Grendel said:
Ok the next one is:

Left Midfield

Another premier league player - played the most on the list - but was always a joke figure for a particular reason I think

Slightly different for this one only - Its a Catchphrase type clue - As Roy Walker would say - just say what you see....

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Hooray! I have identified one at last.

sw88 · Dec 20, 2018

Otis said:
Hooray! I have identified one at last.

Just caught up on this thread (Great idea Grendel btw!). I haven’t got a single one! Should be Atleast two I know from the HR days (in the shirt I remember big Mo wearing), but nope!

Otis · Dec 20, 2018

I suffer from memory problems. What's your excuse?

martcov · Dec 20, 2018

Grendel said:
Earlier today and probably the last one until next Tuesday and I think a real easy on (played more than 12 games)

Right Wing

A message to you Martcov

This is not your hero the Iron Chancellor its your nemesis the Dutchman

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I should have a half chance on this one as I was still getting to more games at home..but no, I cannot place him. Despite knowing plenty of right wingers on here... I remember a Belgian, but it’s not him by any stretch.. a Dutchman... no .. I’m getting old.. cannot place him.

oucho · Dec 20, 2018

Grendel said:
Ok the next one is:

Left Midfield

Another premier league player - played the most on the list - but was always a joke figure for a particular reason I think

Slightly different for this one only - Its a Catchphrase type clue - As Roy Walker would say - just say what you see....

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Took me five mins to get this, but having done so I am feeling very smug.

martcov · Dec 20, 2018

martcov said:
I should have a half chance on this one as I was still getting to more games at home..but no, I cannot place him. Despite knowing plenty of right wingers on here... I remember a Belgian, but it’s not him by any stretch.. a Dutchman... no .. I’m getting old.. cannot place him.

Yes, that was just after I chucked my job in... and left Cov... but came back for a bit.. I remember the tram line tops and wore one on my travels.. from the Mick Ferguson, Ian Wallace days... would have been just after that time because of the Talbot logo. So I cheated and looked it up...

scottccfc · Dec 21, 2018

Grendel said:
Two to go then

Forward

Appeared in the Championship years at Highfield Road - albeit briefly. Big name in his day - made it to an England Squad once but sadly went wrong for him

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another case of the dean ashton..what could of been if it wasn't for such a serious injury

Grendel · Dec 21, 2018

Not exactly a flood of entries yet.....

sw88 · Dec 21, 2018

Grendel said:
Not exactly a flood of entries yet.....

Because you’ve bamboozled everyone

Nick · Dec 21, 2018

sw88 said:
Because you’ve bamboozled everyone

Yeah it is completely over my head, no chance at all

Otis · Dec 21, 2018

Nick said:
Yeah it is completely over my head, no chance at all

Yeah. If you had put something like ex City striker, absolute legend, beginning with the letter D and ending with the letter N, I might have had a chance.

Though still would have probably gone for Roy Donovan*.

*And as you can see, I can't even get his name right either.

Grendel · Dec 21, 2018

Well at this rate a very low entry could claim the prize

Otis · Dec 21, 2018

Grendel said:
Two to go then

Forward

Appeared in the Championship years at Highfield Road - albeit briefly. Big name in his day - made it to an England Squad once but sadly went wrong for him

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I keep looking at this picture and all I keep seeing is Jamie Redknapp.

Grendel · Dec 21, 2018

Otis said:
I keep looking at this picture and all I keep seeing is Jamie Redknapp.

Really - he’s the second easiest on here I’d say

Otis · Dec 21, 2018

I know him, but cannot put a name to him.

slyblue57 · Dec 21, 2018

Has anyone got more than one lol , i may be in with a chance.

oucho · Dec 21, 2018

I like the ''Catchphrase" style question, perhaps next year Grendel could do a similar quiz with the clues for all 12 days of Christmas based on such a format.

slyblue57 · Dec 21, 2018

Got 2 now ffs, hardly missed a home game since mid 70s with a fair few away games. I m gutted lol.

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