Playoff Final Opening Goal
Opens the scoring with a long-range strike against Sheffield United as Wolves take control of the 2003 promotion final.
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2003 in Great Britain — Page 5
Explore 195 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2003.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2003
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Playoff Final Second Goal
Heads Wolves’ second goal against Sheffield United in the 2003 play-off final, extending the lead in a match that secures promotion.
Playoff Final Third Goal
Scores Wolves’ third goal before half-time against Sheffield United to establish a commanding advantage in the promotion final.
PPS to David Blunkett
Burnham becomes parliamentary private secretary to Home Secretary David Blunkett.
Premier League Promotion
Leads Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Premier League through a 3-0 Division One play-off final victory over Sheffield United.
Promotion Back to Premier League
Adams leads Leicester City to second place in the 2002-03 First Division, securing an immediate return to the Premier League despite the club's financial difficulties.
Promotion Season Striking Partnership
Dickov contributes important attacking work and goals throughout Leicester City's 2002-03 First Division promotion campaign.
Publication of Selected Letters
Collections of West's correspondence increased access to her intellectual and literary networks.
Real Madrid League Debut
Beckham made his Spanish league debut after joining Real Madrid from Manchester United. The move placed him in a squad featuring several established international stars.
Real Madrid Super Cup Goal
Beckham scored in the second leg of Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup tie against Mallorca. The goal offered an early example of his attacking contribution following the transfer from England.
Redknapp Achieves Premier League Promotion
Redknapp steers Portsmouth to the First Division title and the Premier League, ending a long absence from the English top flight.
Relaxed Muscle Project
Creates the electronic rock project Relaxed Muscle with Jason Buckle and performs under the alter ego Darren Spooner.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Clash are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Clash are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by The Edge of U2
Rupis Dance
Releases, "Rupis Dance", solo
Saville Inquiry
Gives evidence to the Saville Inquiry & states that he had never promoted or agreed to the use of unlawful lethal force in Northern Ireland
Scottish Golden Player Honour
The Scottish Football Association named Law its Golden Player as part of UEFA's fiftieth-anniversary celebrations.
Seaman Moves to Keegan Manchester City
David Seaman joins Manchester City after a long Arsenal career, bringing extensive goalkeeping experience to Kevin Keegan's evolving Premier League squad.
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House
Serves on the opposition front bench with responsibilities connected to House of Commons business.
Sixth Premier League Title with United
Beckham collected a sixth Premier League winners' medal as Manchester United overtook Arsenal in the title race. This championship proved to be the final major domestic honour of his Old Trafford career.
Spanish Super Cup Debut Trophy
Beckham helped Real Madrid win the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca early in his first season. The two-legged success provided his first trophy with the Spanish club.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Publication of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Todorov Leads Championship Winning Attack
Todorov finishes as the First Division's top scorer with 26 goals as Portsmouth wins the second-tier championship.
Tour de France
Stage winner of stage 19 of the Tour de France
Transfer
Signs a nine-month contact with Chinese club Gansu Tianma in both a playing and coaching role, but after going to America for treatment against drink and depression in April, he failed to return
Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Joe Cole from West Ham United. The England international moved across London following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League.
Trident
Blair's Government continues funding and maintaining the Trident submarine deterrent
UEFA Champions League Qualification Push
Gerrard supplies drive and passing in Liverpool's pursuit of European qualification during a season of inconsistent domestic results.
Villa New Manager From Leeds
David O'Leary was appointed Aston Villa manager after his tenure at Leeds United and began reshaping the club's Premier League squad.
World Champion
World time trial champion
World Champion
Winner of the UCI Track World Championships Gold, 4km Individual Pursuit
Wright-Phillips Emerges Under Keegan
Shaun Wright-Phillips develops into an important Premier League winger for Manchester City, supplying speed and skilful dribbling in Kevin Keegan's attacking system.
Young Adam
Appears opposite Ewan McGregor in the British drama Young Adam.
Youngest England Scorer Against Macedonia
Rooney scores against Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier and becomes England's youngest goalscorer at the time.
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