Premier League Championship
Ashley Cole wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and contributes high-quality defending and attacking overlaps from left-back.
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2010 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 138 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2010.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2010
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Premier League Championship
Frank Lampard wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and scores 22 league goals and contributes to Chelsea's record-breaking attack.
Premier League Championship
John Terry wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and leads the back line as Chelsea complete a Premier League and FA Cup double.
Prime Minister Issues Apology
David Cameron apologised on behalf of the British government after publication of the Saville Inquiry findings.
Return to LA Galaxy After Injury
Beckham returned to competitive action with LA Galaxy after months of rehabilitation from his Achilles injury. The comeback restored his place in American football toward the end of the season.
Second Loan Spell at AC Milan
Beckham returned to AC Milan on loan for another period of Serie A football. The move was intended to keep him competing at a high level ahead of England's World Cup squad selection.
Shame
Releases Shame with Gary Barlow, publicly repairing a key Take That relationship.
The Fighter
Plays boxer Dicky Eklund in The Fighter, earning major supporting-actor recognition.
The Finkler Question
Publication of "The Finkler Question"
The Finkler Question, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize
Publication of "The Finkler Question, winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize
The King's Speech
Portrays King George VI in The King's Speech, depicting the monarch's struggle with a speech impediment.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
Publication of "The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet"
Transforming Community Services
The Transforming Community Services programme advances separation of commissioning and provision while encouraging redesigned community care and closer coordination with primary services.
Twenty-Two League Goals as Midfielder
Lampard finishes a prolific Premier League campaign with 22 goals, an exceptional tally that supports Chelsea's championship and attacking records.
Two Goals Against Napoli in Europa League
Gerrard comes off the bench and scores a hat-trick against Napoli, turning a one-goal deficit into a 3-1 European victory.
Villa Cup Final Attacking Experience
Emile Heskey was among Aston Villa's attacking options as the club reached the 2010 League Cup final under Martin O'Neill.
Villa League Cup Final Campaign
Martin O'Neill led Aston Villa to the League Cup final, where Manchester United defeated his team 2-1 at Wembley.
World Cup Opening Goal Against United States
Gerrard scores England's early opening goal against the United States, but the opening group game finishes 1-1.
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