Multiple choice general knowledge sports

A Pensioner at the start of his career, this England international moved north to spend four years as a Red Devil. A spell as a Red and Black in Italy was followed by a Red and Blue year in Paris. A return to the UK came at the age of 30 as a Ger before, and after 10 years away, he returned to his native city as a Super Hoop. After five years, he became a player-coach for the Eagles, but played just one game before becoming a Super Hoop for a second time. His last season as a player saw him as a Chairboy, a Cabbage, a Lion, and an O. Which England international was this?

  1. Mark Hateley

  2. Jimmy Greaves

  3. Trevor Francis

  4. Ray Wilkins
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ray Wilkins had an extensive career: started at Chelsea (Pensioner), played for Manchester United (Red Devil 1979-1984), then AC Milan (Red and Black in Italy), PSG (Red and Blue in Paris), returned to England with Rangers (Ger), then went back to Chelsea (Super Hoop), became player-coach at Crystal Palace (Eagles), and ended with spells at QPR (Chairboys), Leeds (Cabbage/whites), Chelsea again (Lion), and Derby (O/Rams).

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