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Glenn Hoddle's last match for Tottenham Hotspur was the 1987 FA Cup Final, which they lost to Coventry City.
Answer: True
Glenn Hoddle's final appearance for Tottenham Hotspur was indeed the 1987 FA Cup Final, where Spurs were defeated 3–2 by Coventry City.
Johan Cruyff initially praised Glenn Hoddle's abilities before their 1983 UEFA Cup match, but changed his opinion after Tottenham's dominant victory.
Answer: False
Johan Cruyff was initially dismissive of Glenn Hoddle's abilities before their 1983 UEFA Cup match, but after Tottenham's 6–2 aggregate victory, Cruyff praised Hoddle's game and swapped shirts with him as a sign of respect.
Glenn Hoddle scored 110 goals in 490 first-team matches for Tottenham Hotspur across all competitions between 1975 and 1987.
Answer: True
Between 1975 and 1987, Glenn Hoddle scored 110 goals in 490 first-team matches across all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur, confirming the statement.
Glenn Hoddle's debut for Tottenham Hotspur's first team was as a starting player at the age of 17.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle made his Spurs first-team debut as a 17-year-old *substitute* for Cyril Knowles, not as a starting player.
Glenn Hoddle's family moved to Harlow, Essex, shortly after his birth in Hayes, Middlesex.
Answer: True
Glenn Hoddle was born in Hayes, Middlesex, in 1957, and his family did relocate to Harlow, Essex, soon after his birth, confirming the statement.
When did Glenn Hoddle sign for Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice?
Answer: 17 April 1974
Glenn Hoddle signed for Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice on 17 April 1974.
What was Glenn Hoddle's height?
Answer: 6 feet 0 inches
Glenn Hoddle's height is recorded as 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters).
How did Glenn Hoddle first come to the attention of Tottenham Hotspur as a young player?
Answer: He was noticed by Tottenham players Martin Chivers and Ray Evans at a school cup final.
At the age of 11, Glenn Hoddle was noticed by Tottenham Hotspur players Martin Chivers and Ray Evans while they were presenting prizes at a local school cup final, leading to an invitation to train with the club.
What was Glenn Hoddle's age when he made his Spurs first-team debut?
Answer: 17 years old
Glenn Hoddle made his Spurs first-team debut as a 17-year-old substitute against Norwich City on 30 August 1975.
Which of the following FA Cup victories did Glenn Hoddle achieve with Tottenham Hotspur?
Answer: 1981 and 1982
Glenn Hoddle starred as Tottenham Hotspur won the FA Cup in 1981 and retained it in 1982, scoring in both the final and the final replay against Queen's Park Rangers.
Glenn Hoddle's full international debut for England included scoring a goal in a Euro 1980 qualifying match against Bulgaria.
Answer: True
Glenn Hoddle made his full international debut for England on 22 November 1979, scoring in a 2–0 victory against Bulgaria at Wembley during a Euro 1980 qualifying tie. His first international goal occurred on 17 October 1979 against Bulgaria in a UEFA Euro 1980 qualifying match.
Glenn Hoddle was included in England's FIFA World Cup squads for the 1982, 1986, and 1990 tournaments.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle was included in England's FIFA World Cup squads for the 1982 and 1986 tournaments, but not the 1990 tournament.
Glenn Hoddle's total senior playing career included 690 appearances and 144 goals across all competitions.
Answer: True
Glenn Hoddle made a grand total of 690 appearances and scored 144 goals across all competitions during his senior playing career, confirming the statement.
Which of the following clubs did Glenn Hoddle NOT play for during his senior career?
Answer: Arsenal
Glenn Hoddle played for Tottenham Hotspur, Monaco, Chelsea, and Swindon Town during his senior career. Arsenal is not listed among his clubs.
How many goals did Glenn Hoddle score in his 53 international caps for the England senior team?
Answer: 8
Glenn Hoddle earned 53 international caps and scored 8 goals for the England senior team.
In which two FIFA World Cup squads was Glenn Hoddle included as a player for England?
Answer: 1982 and 1986
Glenn Hoddle was included in England's FIFA World Cup squads for both the 1982 and 1986 tournaments.
What was Glenn Hoddle's major achievement with AS Monaco?
Answer: Winning the 1988 Ligue 1 championship.
Glenn Hoddle immediately inspired AS Monaco to win the 1988 Ligue 1 championship, which was the club's first league title in six seasons.
As player-manager, Glenn Hoddle led Swindon Town to promotion to the Premier League by defeating Leicester City in a play-off final.
Answer: True
Under Glenn Hoddle's player-management, Swindon Town secured promotion to the Premier League in 1993 by defeating Leicester City 4–3 in the Football League First Division play-off final at Wembley.
Glenn Hoddle was appointed as first-team coach at Queens Park Rangers under manager Harry Redknapp and remained with the club after Redknapp's departure.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle was appointed first-team coach at Queens Park Rangers under Harry Redknapp in August 2014 but left the club on 3 February 2015, following Redknapp's resignation, indicating he did not remain after Redknapp's departure.
Tottenham Hotspur, under Glenn Hoddle's management, lost the 2002 League Cup final to Blackburn Rovers despite being favorites.
Answer: True
Tottenham Hotspur, managed by Glenn Hoddle, reached the League Cup final in February 2002 and, despite being favorites, lost 2–1 to Blackburn Rovers, confirming the statement.
Glenn Hoddle won the Premier League Manager of the Month award three times during his career.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle received the Premier League Manager of the Month award twice, in October 2001 and August 2002, not three times.
What was the outcome of Chelsea's FA Cup campaign during Glenn Hoddle's first season as player-manager?
Answer: They reached the FA Cup final but lost to Manchester United.
In Glenn Hoddle's first season as player-manager of Chelsea, the team reached the FA Cup final in 1994, where they lost 4–0 to Manchester United.
Which of the following players was NOT specifically mentioned as being attracted to Chelsea by Glenn Hoddle during his managerial spell?
Answer: Frank Lampard
During his time as Chelsea manager, Glenn Hoddle was instrumental in attracting players such as Ruud Gullit, Mark Hughes, Dan Petrescu, Gavin Peacock, David Rocastle, and Mark Stein to the club. Frank Lampard is not listed among them.
What was the primary reason for Glenn Hoddle's departure from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2006?
Answer: Differing expectations between himself and the club.
Glenn Hoddle stepped down as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers on 1 July 2006, citing differing expectations between himself and the club as the reason for his departure.
Glenn Hoddle's dismissal as England manager in 1999 was due to a poor performance in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where the team failed to advance past the group stage.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle was dismissed from his role as England manager in 1999 following controversial comments interpreted as linking disability to karma from past lives, not solely due to the team's 1998 FIFA World Cup performance, where they actually reached the second round.
Glenn Hoddle's win rate as England manager was higher than that of Sir Alf Ramsey.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle achieved a 60.71% win rate as England manager, which is surpassed by Sir Alf Ramsey, Fabio Capello, Sam Allardyce, and Sir Gareth Southgate.
What was the primary reason for Glenn Hoddle's dismissal from the England managerial position in 1999?
Answer: Controversial comments interpreted as linking disability to karma from past lives.
Glenn Hoddle was dismissed from his role as England manager in 1999 following an interview in which his comments were widely interpreted as stating that people with disabilities are affected by karma from past lives, leading to significant public and political backlash.
What was Glenn Hoddle's win percentage as manager of the England national team?
Answer: 60.71%
As manager of the England national team from September 1996 to February 1999, Glenn Hoddle achieved a win percentage of 60.71% over 28 games.
What was the result of the 1997 Tournoi de France for the England team under Glenn Hoddle's management?
Answer: They won the tournament.
Under Glenn Hoddle's management, the England national team won the Tournoi de France in 1997.
What was the nickname given to the England team under Glenn Hoddle's management due to his controversial coaching staff choices?
Answer: The Hod Squad
The England team under Glenn Hoddle's management was dubbed 'The Hod Squad' due to his controversial decision to include Eileen Drewery, a supposed faith healer, as part of the coaching staff.
Glenn Hoddle's pop single 'Diamond Lights' with Chris Waddle achieved a top 10 position in the UK Singles Chart.
Answer: False
The pop single 'Diamond Lights,' released by Glenn Hoddle and Chris Waddle, reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart, not a top 10 position.
The Glenn Hoddle Academy was established with the goal of providing opportunities for young players released by English football clubs to become professionals.
Answer: True
The main objective of the Glenn Hoddle Academy is indeed to offer young players released by English football clubs another chance to become professional players.
Glenn Hoddle's autobiography, 'Playmaker,' was published in 2018, the same year he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle's autobiography, 'Playmaker,' was published in 2021, while he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2018.
Glenn Hoddle stated in 2013 that he would not return to football management unless his academy was financially self-sufficient.
Answer: False
In December 2013, Glenn Hoddle stated that he would not return to football management until his academy, the Glenn Hoddle Academy, was capable of running itself independently, not specifically financially self-sufficient.
Who was credited with saving Glenn Hoddle's life after his cardiac arrest on his 61st birthday?
Answer: A BT Sport employee named Simon Daniels
An employee at BT Sport named Simon Daniels was credited with saving Glenn Hoddle's life after his cardiac arrest, as Daniels knew how to use a defibrillator.
What are Glenn Hoddle's current professional roles?
Answer: Television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and TNT Sports.
Glenn Hoddle currently works as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and TNT Sports.
Glenn Hoddle was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame primarily for his managerial achievements, rather than his playing career.
Answer: False
The National Football Museum Hall of Fame inducted Glenn Hoddle for his playing career, recognizing him as one of the most gifted and creative English footballers of his generation, citing his sublime balance, control, passing, vision, and shooting ability.
Glenn Hoddle was selected for the PFA First Division Team of the Year five times during his playing career.
Answer: True
Glenn Hoddle was selected for the PFA First Division Team of the Year in 1979–80, 1981–82, 1983–84, 1985–86, and 1986–87, which totals five times.
Glenn Hoddle's primary position throughout his football career was as a forward.
Answer: False
Glenn Hoddle primarily played as a midfielder during his football career, not as a forward.
What individual award did Glenn Hoddle receive at the end of the 1979–80 season?
Answer: PFA Young Player of the Year
At the conclusion of the 1979–80 campaign, Glenn Hoddle was awarded the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
Which of the following attributes was NOT specifically cited by the National Football Museum Hall of Fame for Glenn Hoddle's playing ability?
Answer: Exceptional heading ability
The National Football Museum Hall of Fame cited Glenn Hoddle for his 'sublime balance and close control, unrivalled passing and vision and extraordinary shooting ability, both from open play and set pieces.' Exceptional heading ability was not mentioned.