Bob, New Zealand

How many times did Ian Botham play for Scunthorpe?

Botham's time with Scunthorpe, as a non-contract player, spanned 1979-84. He was "very part-time", making a total of only 11 League appearances (seven starts, four as substitute) before deciding to concentrate on his cricket.

Jon Mason, Surrey

How many players have played for England while with a European club?

I make it 15: Luther Blissett (AC Milan), Laurie Cunningham (Real Madrid), Trevor Francis (Sampdoria), Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich), Mark Hateley (AC Milan and Monaco), Gerry Hitchens (Inter Milan), Gary Lineker (Barcelona), Steve McManaman (Real Madrid), David Platt (Bari, Juventus and Sampdoria), Trevor Steven (Marseille), Chris Waddle (Marseille), Des Walker (Sampdoria), Dave Watson (Werder Bremen), Ray Wilkins (AC Milan) and Tony Woodcock (Cologne).

Scott Osborn, England

What is the highest points total for a team relegated from the Premiership?

Crystal Palace went down with 49 points at the end of season 1992-93. That was in a 42-match programme. West Ham have just set the "new high" record (for 38 games per club), having been relegated with 42 points.

Chris, UK

What is the lowest post-war attendance for an England home match?

That was 15,628 for the 0-0 draw against Chile at Wembley on 23 May 1989. The size of the crowd was affected by a Tube strike in London.

Daniel Goldstone, England

Why are Sunderland known as the "Black Cats"?

When Sunderland were leaving Roker Park for their new home at The Stadium of Light, they invited their fans to choose a new nickname for the club, and "Black Cats" topped the poll. Hardly "Lucky Black Cats" in the season that has just ended in relegation from the Premiership.

Steve, England

Who are the 10 players who have topped 100 Premiership goals?

Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Robbie Fowler, Les Ferdinand, Teddy Sheringham, Dwight Yorke, Ian Wright, Matthew Le Tissier, Michael Owen and Dion Dublin.

Nicholas Barnett, England

How many foreign managers have there been in the Premiership? Off the top of my head I can think of Ranieri, Gross, Wenger, Gullit, Vialli, Houllier, Olsen, Ardiles, and Tigana, but are there any more?

Your list seems complete, Nicholas. Dr Jozef Venglos was Aston Villa's manager in 1990-91, but that was before the Premier League began in 1992.

Ian Harris, UK

Why are players allowed to shield the ball to allow it to run out of play for a goal kick or throw-in? Why isn't this obstruction?

Because they are deemed to be playing the ball when it is with "playing distance", players are allowed to shield it. I am told the word "obstruction" no longer appears in the Laws of the Game, and has been replaced by "impeding."

Arthur, England

Could you tell me the title of the Saints' song for the Cup final?

It's called "Southampton Boys", by the Red and White Machine, with a rap by a James Beattie look-a-like. It went on sale five days before the final and within 24 hours it was reported to have hit the 10,000 mark.

Stuart, Newcastle

What is the biggest points-winning margin achieved by the Champions in the Premiership's 10 seasons?

The record Premiership margin was set by Manchester United in season 1999-2000. With 91 points, they finished 18 points clear of runners-up Arsenal. United also have the record Premiership points total - 92 in season 1993-94.

Dan, England

How many men with double-barrelled names have played for England?

There were four in the 1870s-80s-90s: W. Kenyon-Slaney, W. Bromley-Davenport, C. Holden-White and C. Wreford-Brown. And one since the last war - Nottingham Forest winger Ian Storey-Moore, who was capped against Holland in 1969.