Paul Gascoigne Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. On what date was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. 27 May 1966
B. 27 May 1967
C. 27 May 1968
D. 27 May 1969
Answer: B. 27 May 1967
Q2. In which English town was Paul Gascoigne born?
A. Gateshead
B. Newcastle upon Tyne
C. Sunderland
D. Middlesbrough
Answer: A. Gateshead
Q3. What is Paul Gascoigne’s widely recognized nickname?
A. Gaz
B. PG
C. G8
D. Gazza
Answer: D. Gazza
Q4. What was Paul Gascoigne’s primary playing position throughout his career?
A. Centre-forward
B. Central defender
C. Attacking midfielder
D. Goalkeeper
Answer: C. Attacking midfielder
Q5. Which club did Paul Gascoigne turn professional with in 1985?
A. Tottenham Hotspur
B. Newcastle United
C. Lazio
D. Rangers
Answer: B. Newcastle United
Q6. Which youth trophy did Gascoigne help Newcastle United win as captain in 1985?
A. FA Youth Cup
B. UEFA Youth Cup
C. Youth League Cup
D. Junior FA Cup
Answer: A. FA Youth Cup
Q7. For what transfer fee did Newcastle United sell Paul Gascoigne to Tottenham Hotspur in 1988?
A. £1.2 million
B. £2.2 million
C. £4.3 million
D. £5.5 million
Answer: B. £2.2 million
Q8. Which major trophy did Paul Gascoigne win with Tottenham Hotspur in 1991?
A. First Division title
B. UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
C. League Cup
D. FA Cup
Answer: D. FA Cup
Q9. In the 1991 FA Cup semi-final, Gascoigne scored a memorable free-kick against which team?
A. Nottingham Forest
B. Arsenal
C. Manchester United
D. Liverpool
Answer: B. Arsenal
Q10. What serious injury did Gascoigne suffer during the 1991 FA Cup final?
A. Broken leg
B. Broken arm
C. Cruciate ligament rupture
D. Shoulder dislocation
Answer: C. Cruciate ligament rupture
Q11. Which Italian club signed Paul Gascoigne in 1992?
A. Juventus
B. AC Milan
C. Inter Milan
D. Lazio
Answer: D. Lazio
Q12. For what fee did Lazio sign Paul Gascoigne from Tottenham Hotspur?
A. £2.2 million
B. £4.3 million
C. £5.5 million
D. £7 million
Answer: C. £5.5 million
Q13. Which Scottish club did Paul Gascoigne join in 1995?
A. Celtic
B. Rangers
C. Aberdeen
D. Hearts
Answer: B. Rangers
Q14. How many Scottish Premier Division titles did Gascoigne win with Rangers?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: A. 2
Q15. What controversial gesture did Gascoigne make after scoring in an Old Firm derby in 1998?
A. Kissed the badge
B. Mimed playing a flute
C. Threw his shirt into the crowd
D. Punched the corner flag
Answer: B. Mimed playing a flute
Q16. Which club did Gascoigne join after leaving Rangers in 1998?
A. Everton
B. Boston United
C. Burnley
D. Middlesbrough
Answer: D. Middlesbrough
Q17. Which club did Gascoigne play for from 2000 to 2002?
A. Middlesbrough
B. Everton
C. Burnley
D. Gansu Tianma
Answer: B. Everton
Q18. In which country did Gascoigne have a brief playing stint with Gansu Tianma in 2003?
A. China
B. United States
C. Australia
D. India
Answer: A. China
Q19. How many senior caps did Paul Gascoigne earn for England between 1988 and 1998?
A. 47
B. 57
C. 67
D. 77
Answer: B. 57
Q20. How many goals did Paul Gascoigne score for the England senior team?
A. 5
B. 20
C. 15
D. 10
Answer: D. 10
Q21. Against which team did Gascoigne make his England senior debut in 1988?
A. Albania
B. Denmark
C. Scotland
D. West Germany
Answer: B. Denmark
Q22. What famous emotional moment occurred after Gascoigne received a yellow card in the 1990 World Cup semi-final?
A. He cried on the pitch
B. He scored a consolation goal
C. He argued with the referee
D. He missed a penalty
Answer: A. He cried on the pitch
Q23. Which goal is Gascoigne best remembered for at Euro 1996?
A. A header against Germany
B. A volley against Scotland
C. A long-range shot against Spain
D. A penalty against France
Answer: B. A volley against Scotland
Q24. What was the theme of Gascoigne’s celebration after his goal against Scotland at Euro 1996?
A. Dentist’s chair
B. Moonwalk
C. Aeroplane
D. Robot dance
Answer: A. Dentist’s chair
Q25. In which year was Paul Gascoigne named BBC Sports Personality of the Year?
A. 1988
B. 1990
C. 1996
D. 1998
Answer: B. 1990