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| A spectator saves a certain goal. What is the referee's decision? A drop ball at the spot where the spectator handled |
If a shot breaks the cross bar which then KO's the 'keeper, is it a goal if the ball enters the net? Yes, if in the ref's opinion the ball crossed the goalline below where the crossbar should have been, before the 'keeper was KO'd |
A defender lobs a thow-in past his 'keeper who fails to catch the ball. Is this an own goal? No, a corner kick is awarded |
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| Did Glasgow Celtic win the original European Cup in 1967? No. Real Madrid kept the original cup after winning it three times in succession |
Has a goal been scored here? Yes |
On a windy day, a player holds the ball still for his teammate to take a free kick. Is this allowed? Yes, provided the other side can do the same |
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| Which two international full-backs were nicknamed 'Morning' and 'Afternoon'? A.M. and P.M. Walters (Old Carthusians) who played for England between 1885 and 1890. Their initials explain their nicknames |
Which player is the ref penalising and why? The header for dangerous play. Dangerous to himself |
In 1922 Scotland beat England by a single goal scored direct from a corner kick. True or false? False. Before 1924 a goal could not by law be scored direct from a corner |
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| When were floodlights first used in an international game in Britain? In 1955, England v Spain at Wembley |
When did Scotland play in primrose and pink jerseys? In 1900 v England, as a gesture to Lord Rosebery whose racing colours they were |
Would the ref permit this move at kick-off? No |
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| Which team scored most goals in the Football League Division 1 in 1937-38 yet were relegated? Manchester City |
From this throw-in the ball has stuck on the line. Is it in play? Yes |
Billy Wright played 105 times for England. How many times did he captain the side? 85 |
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| Both captains and referee agree to turn and play without a half-time interval, but one player insists on a 5-minute break. What happens? The break would be granted |
A team which arrives two men short decides to play minus a goalie. Is this OK? No. One player must be nominated as a goalkeeper |
A goalie tucks the ball up the jersey of a team-mate who runs with it downfield and into his opponents' goal. Has he scored? No. He would be penalised for ungentlemanly conduct |
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| If the ref mistakenly allows only 42 minutes for the first half, how long should he make the second half - 42, 45 or 48 minutes? 45 minutes |
Can a team score 3 goals without any of the other side's players touching the ball? Yes. An own goal, then a score straight from the re-centre. Half-time whistle goes. Another goal straight from kick-off |
A goal is scored just after the referee has been knocked out by the ball. Does it count? When the ref recovered he would consult the linesman and award a goal on his say-so |
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| Notts County is the oldest club in the Football League. When was it formed - in 1847, 1859 or 1862? 1862 |
Jim Fryatt's goal for Bradford against Tranmere in 1964 was a record for speed. Did he score 4, 11 or 15 seconds after the kick-off? 4 seconds |
When was the Scottish Cup competition started? 1873 |
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| Can a player remove the flag to take a corner kick? No |
A player kicks a penalty backwards. Is it a retake or an indirect free-kick against him? An indirect free kick |
Is this a foul throw and if so, why? Yes, because his foot is on the pitch |
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| A penalty is awarded just on full-time. Can the taker score from a rebound off the 'keeper? No. The match ends as soon as the ball rebounds |