Cowley Takes Over Portsmouth
Cowley is appointed Portsmouth manager after leaving Huddersfield Town, beginning a rebuild in League One.
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2021 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 65 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2021.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2021
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Dean Smith Takes Norwich Management
Dean Smith was appointed Norwich City head coach in November 2021, replacing Daniel Farke during a difficult Premier League season.
Dementia Diagnosis Made Public
Law's family announced that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, prompting tributes to his career and public concern for former players.
England Debut as Leeds Striker
Wins his first senior England cap against Andorra in September 2021 after his strong Premier League performances for Leeds United.
England Recognition During Leeds Return
Establishes himself as an England international while playing as Leeds United's deep-lying midfielder in the club's first season back in the Premier League.
Final-Day Championship Survival
Rooney's Derby County draw with Sheffield Wednesday on the final day to avoid relegation after a dramatic set of results.
Homelessness Prevention Strategy
Burnham launches a strategy addressing evictions, housing standards and the causes of homelessness.
Jesse Lingard Loan Revitalises West Ham Attack
Jesse Lingard arrives on loan from Manchester United and contributes goals and creativity to West Ham’s push for European qualification.
Judas and the Black Messiah
Portrays Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah.
Ninth Place Premier League Finish
Plays regularly at right-back as Leeds United concludes its first Premier League campaign after promotion in ninth place.
Permanent Derby County Manager
Rooney becomes Derby County's permanent manager and leads the side during a challenging battle to preserve Championship status.
Premier League Captaincy Season
Continues as club captain and helps organise Leeds United's defence during the team's ninth-place Premier League finish.
Premier League Wide Scoring Contribution
Contributes goals and assists from the left wing as Leeds United's attacking style produces a top-half league finish.
Rangers Hundred-Point Season
Gerrard's Rangers finish the league season with 102 points and no defeats, recording an exceptional Scottish championship campaign.
Rodgers Delivers Leicester City FA Cup
Rodgers finishes the cup run with Leicester City defeating Chelsea 1-0.
Scottish Premiership Championship
Gerrard manages Rangers to an unbeaten Scottish Premiership title, ending Celtic's run of nine consecutive league championships.
Seventeen Goal Premier League Season
Scores seventeen Premier League goals as Leeds United finishes ninth in its first season back in the top division.
The Green Knight
Plays Sir Gawain in the fantasy film The Green Knight.
The Lost Daughter
Stars as Leda Caruso in The Lost Daughter and receives another Academy Award nomination.
Transfer to Manchester City
After a spell with Aston Villa, Jack Grealish signs for Manchester City. City broke the British transfer-fee record to acquire Aston Villa's captain and primary ball carrier.
Transport Commissioner Appointment
Burnham appoints Chris Boardman to help develop an integrated and sustainable transport system.
Villa England Striker Debut Season
Ollie Watkins finished his first Aston Villa Premier League campaign with 14 league goals after joining from Brentford.
Villa Head Coach Appointment
Steven Gerrard became Aston Villa head coach after winning the Scottish league championship with Rangers.
Wednesday Attacking Goal Threat
Windass remained a key attacking presence for Sheffield Wednesday during a difficult season ending in relegation from the Championship.
Wembley Promotion Penalty
Toney converted an early penalty against Swansea City in the Championship playoff final, sending Brentford towards the Premier League.
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