Promotion Final Defensive Leadership
Purse contributed to Birmingham City’s back line in the 2002 First Division play-off final, which the Blues won on penalties after extra time.
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2002 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 145 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2002.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2002
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Promotion Shootout Goalkeeping
Vaesen played a crucial part in Birmingham City’s promotion shootout against Norwich City, denying penalties as the Blues reached the Premier League.
Promotion-Winning Penalty Against Norwich
Carter converted Birmingham City’s decisive penalty in the 2002 play-off final shootout, securing promotion to the Premier League after a 1–1 draw.
Pulp Hiatus
Pulp cease regular activity after touring, beginning an extended hiatus.
Redknapp Takes Charge at Portsmouth
Redknapp becomes Portsmouth manager and reshapes the squad with the goal of returning the club to top-flight football.
Reform of Electoral System
Network Rail, a non profit company, replaces Railtrack. The Strategic Rail Authority halves the number of train companies. The Strategic Rail Authority abolishes long term franchises
Reid Era Ends at Sunderland
Reid leaves Sunderland after more than seven years as manager, having achieved promotions and two seventh-place Premier League finishes.
Respect Yourself Album
Releases the studio album Respect Yourself.
Rio Ferdinand Record Defensive Transfer
Ferguson signs Rio Ferdinand from Leeds United for a major transfer fee, investing in a long-term central defensive partnership for Manchester United.
Second Division Playoff Final
Coppell led Brentford to the Second Division playoff final, where Stoke City secured promotion with a 2-0 victory.
Secretary of State for Education
Appointed Secretary of State for Education and Skills
Stoppage-Time Winner Against Arsenal
Rooney curls an extraordinary late winner past David Seaman as Everton end Arsenal's long unbeaten league run at Goodison Park.
Terry Establishes Chelsea Leadership
Terry becomes a central defensive figure during Ranieri's Chelsea tenure, preparing for a long period as club captain.
The Gathering Storm
1st TV drama appearance in more than a decade, as Winston Churchills manservant, in The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm
Appears in "The Gathering Storm"
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Appears in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
The Quiet American
Stars in The Quiet American
Time Changes Everything
Squire releases his first solo album, "Time Changes Everything"
Tour de France
Stage winner of stage 13 of the Tour de France
Transfer
Transferred to Burnley
Up
Releaes "Up", his first full-length studio album in a decade. "Long Walk Home", the music from the Australian movie Rabbit-Proof Fence
Wolves Attacking Recruitment
Becomes a Wolverhampton Wanderers player on a permanent basis after a loan spell and adds pace to the promotion push.
World Cup Absence Through Injury
Gerrard misses England's 2002 World Cup campaign because of injury, an early international setback following his Liverpool breakthrough.
World Cup Winner Against Argentina
Beckham converted a penalty against Argentina during England's World Cup group-stage match in Sapporo. The 1–0 victory was particularly significant after his dismissal against the same opponents four years earlier.
Yes
Returns to Yes for another period with Anderson, Howe, Squire and White.
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