Spot The Footballer Quiz

[CAMiller]

That would be
50. Ally McCoist.

48. Lionel messi.

Correct

[CAMiller]

Thanks to everyone who played along. Just 3 went unsolved so here are the answers to put you out of your misery

1. After taking out Harold's eye, maybe he went on to bag a deer and a pheasant or two? Norman Hunter
2. It's what ELK gets a pint of when he mixes his ales from Tadcaster and the Cannon Brewery. John Stones
3. His name describes what he probably did after missing out on the biggest game of all. Jimmy Greaves
4. Going by the goddess of volcanoes he saved shirt writers about 20 letters. Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)
5. I don't think he's a she but he might dance on the sand. Rio Ferdinand
6. Not the subject of the Seekers song but he did live up to his surname, at least on the pitch. Georgie Best
7. Don't confuse this Scottish goal scorer with the US woman who still holds the 100m/200m World records. Mo Johnston
8. Is it any wonder that this sharp dressed man is often voted as France's best ever? Zinedine Zidane
9. Growing up, Uncle Fester and Lurch probably helped him develop his defensive skills. Tony Adams
10. A friendly policeman playing at The Skids favourite football ground? Bobby Charlton
11. He could have run out onto the field to The Spirit of Radio. Ian Rush
12. His life has been almost as eventful as that of this similarly named middle east sliver of land. Paul Gascoigne
13. A Beatrix Potter character and a friendly ghost who have together been capped 238 times for their country. Peter/Kasper Schmeichel
14. Hiking along the North Norfolk coast I stumbled across this child's bear toy. Teddy Sheringham
15. "One, Two, Three O'Leary". Say what you see to get this S6 favourite. Des Walker
16. His name suggests a near miss but with 71 goals he tops his country's list of goal scorers. Miroslav Klose
17. Two England stars from the 60s/70s who also won Opportunity Knocks and had a hit with Welcome Home? Martin Peters and Franny Lee
18. When Kylie was swinging from the chandelier in Neighbours the producers might be worried that she'd.... Landon Donovan
19. Add a vowel to this marketing clown to get a couple of World superstars. Ronaldo/Christian Ronaldo
20. Born in a caravan? This alliterative Superstar was just one letter away from being part of the clan. Kevin Keegan
21. A narrow passageway where you might find a purveyor of fine, exotic, prepared meats? Dele Alli
22. Not to be mistaken for this Dark Knight actor who stated "I'm not Welsh, I'm English" Gareth Bale
23. Take a bit of Joseph Yule and a bit of Marion Morrison to get this goal scorer. Wayne Rooney
24. In addition to injuring Frenchmen he probably spent his time making brogues or Oxfords. Toni Schumacher
25. Shares a name with the venue where Captain Seve inspired the likes of Montgomerie and Langer to victory. Carlos Valderrama
26. His devilish antics on the highest World stage in 2022 may point towards his lesser known first name. (Damian) Emiliano Martinez
27. Was his annual downtime from football spent working as a pollinator? Mike Summerbee
28. Did this apparition appear to Julie Andrews on top of the mountain? Angel Di Maria
29. He was on the pitch but did he cross the line in 1966? Alan Ball
30. In this half hour from the sixties, exchange one of the body parts for a tree product. Tony Woodcock
31. Does this describe that apple tree that tempted Adam? Eden Hazard
32. What Tony Blair's chancellor might have done to safeguard the country's money. Gordon Banks
33. You could say he was still one when he scored an important goal in a 1968 Wembley win. Brian Kidd
34. This is what you end up with when you mix a Crossroads chef with a Latin version of Victoria's beau. Carlos Alberto
35. Super version of 2 beef patties, cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, special sauce on a 3-slice sesame-seed bun? Malcolm Macdonald
36. This Indomitable Lion was 'King of the Road'. Roger Milla
37. At bedtime, Her Majesty would request that her husband do this before they began their prayers. Phil Neal
38. I say photograph you say photo. I say mayonnaise you say mayo. I say biography...……. Eusebio
39. Gail and Martin's stroppy offspring. David Platt
40. Two English centre halves adjacent on the caps list, one's surname is the other's forename. John Terry Butcher
41. I guess if they ever needed to move Petra they'd call upon this removal firm? Jordan Pickford
42. A World Cup hero easily confused with Quo's front man. Paolo Rossi
43. The king of headed goals in the PL and taking his name as an order he would still be taller than most. Peter Crouch
44. Elvis might tell you his aim was true when taking a penalty against him. Allison
45. Shared a name, nationality and nastiness with Norman Stanley Fletcher's nemesis. Dave Mackay
46. He had to live up to his name to become Ireland's most capped player. Robbie Keane
47. Battling midfielder who's not to be mistaken as offspring of Compo's love interest. David Batty
48. As a clue giving team captain he was always spilling his drinks and leaving the set in disarray. Lionel Messi
49. A message to you sir. Check for phlegm in your hair! Rudi Voller
50. Working between two buildings in Glasgow and need to get up high? Use this perhaps? Ally McCoist
51. Is this what the painter of Starry Nights and Sunflowers set up in order to sell his wares? Vincent Kompany
52. Two forwards, eighty years apart who by first names could be mistaken as this bowler hatted comedy duo. Stanley Matthews/Ollie Watkins
53. The Clash fought this Scotsman and he won. Denis Law
54. Name reflects one side of Offa's Dyke, played for and managed the other side. Mike England
55. Say his name in the US and you'd probably hear Katrina or more recently Milton or Helene. Harry Kane
56. Terminator actor portrays a great Macedonian leading a waterborne attack on Nottingham. Trent Alexander Arnold
57. If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck then it probably can't take penalties! Chris Waddle
58. Siblings but I don't think either sang "I don't know much, but I know I love you" to Linda Ronstadt Neville Brothers
59. It's quite a surprise that Plato and Aristotle weren't his midfield partners. Socrates
60. England player who is one vowel short of having to make his own caps. James Milner

[CTMilller]

Damn! I?d just worked out 18 and you put up the answers. Such a good clue!!

[millersrus]

Great quiz that, enjoyed it. Thanks.

[eversleymiller]

Yes another good quiz CAM. You’re getting rather good at this��!

[CTMilller]

Some excellent clues in that one, CAM - thanks!

[CAMiller]

Great quiz that, enjoyed it. Thanks.

Yes another good quiz CAM. You’re getting rather good at this��!

Some excellent clues in that one, CAM - thanks!

Glad everybody enjoyed that one. It took quite a while to compose. Have another Millers one brewing with a new twist but will probably be a bit easier to both compose and solve.

[Eternal Optimist]

And another thank you. I know these things can take some time to compose and your efforts are appreciated.