League Two Title Attack
MacDonald provided vital goals and movement in the penalty area during Brentford's successful League Two championship season under manager Andy Scott.
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2009 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 141 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2009.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2009
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Leeds Promotion Push Scoring
Scores regularly for Leeds United during the League One campaign as the club mounts another challenge for promotion.
Liverpool Premier League Runners-Up
Gerrard drives Liverpool's title challenge as the club collect 86 league points but finish behind Manchester United.
Milan Loan Extended Through Season
Beckham arranged to remain with AC Milan beyond the original short loan period. The extension helped him pursue regular high-level football while retaining his LA Galaxy contract.
MLS Western Conference Championship
Beckham helped LA Galaxy reach the MLS Cup final by winning the Western Conference play-offs. His return from Europe strengthened a team led by Landon Donovan.
PFA Young Player Award For Villa Winger
Ashley Young was named PFA Young Player of the Year after a season of strong crossing, set pieces and direct wing play for Aston Villa.
Premier League Three-Peat
Rooney claims a third consecutive Premier League medal as Manchester United finish ahead of Liverpool in the title race.
Promotion Season Aerial Threat
Howard plays a central role in Leicester City's 2008-09 League One championship, using his aerial ability and hold-up play to support the team's attack.
Promotion Winning Captain
Captains Wolves during the 2008–09 Championship campaign, giving the midfield an organising presence.
Recession and Public Debt
Brown's government increases borrowing as recession reduces revenue and raises support costs.
Record-Equalling Eighteenth League Championship
Manchester United secure their eighteenth English league championship, equalling Liverpool’s long-standing national record under Ferguson’s management.
Scott Parker First Hammer of the Year
Scott Parker wins the first of three consecutive Hammer of the Year awards for his determined midfield work and defensive coverage.
Staffordshire Hoard Discovery
Terry Herbert discovered the Staffordshire Hoard in a field near Hammerwich, a find that soon transformed public interest in Birmingham's archaeological displays.
The Damned United
Stars in The Damned United
The Young Victoria
Portrays Queen Victoria in the historical drama The Young Victoria.
Tour de France
Winner of 6 sprint stages in the Tour de France. In winning the third stage he became the first Briton to hold the green jersey for two days in a row. Cavendishs win on stage 11 enabled him to reclaim the green jersey from rival Thor Hushovd, and equalled Barry Hobans British record of eight Tour de France stage wins
Tour de France
Finishes 4th overall
Two Goals Against Real Madrid
Gerrard scores twice as Liverpool defeat Real Madrid 4-0 at Anfield and progress in the Champions League.
Two Goals in Old Trafford Four-One Win
Gerrard scores twice as Liverpool defeat Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford, one of the club's standout Premier League away victories.
Ulysses Solar Wind Mission Completion
Completes the Ulysses scientific mission after nearly nineteen years of measurements that transformed understanding of the solar wind in three dimensions and over the solar cycle.
Wolf Hall
Publication of "Wolf Hall"
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