Multiple choice general knowledge sports

He came through the youth ranks as a Lillywhite and stayed for 12 years before the lure of a Red and White existence in the south of France won him over. After injury curtailed his career in France, he returned to England to take up a post as a player-manager for the Robins. After guiding them to the top flight for the first time in their history, he left to become a Pensioner where he made his last playing appearances. Who was this England international midfielder?

  1. Chris Waddle

  2. David Platt

  3. Peter Taylor

  4. Glenn Hoddle
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Explanation

Glenn Hoddle came through Tottenham's youth (Lillywhite), spent 12 years there, moved to Monaco (Red and White in France), returned as player-manager to Swindon (Robins) guiding them to first-ever top flight, then became player-manager at Chelsea (Pensioner) making final appearances. Chris Waddle, David Platt, and Peter Taylor don't match this path.

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