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Blues win promotion on penalties in Cardiff

Darren Carter scores the winning kick as Blues return to the top flight after 16 years.

13 May 2002 · Source: Wikipedia

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Graham Taylor returns to manage Villa

The former England boss comes out of retirement for a second spell at Villa Park.

6 February 2002 · Source: Wikipedia

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John Gregory quits as Villa manager

The former Villa player leaves after four years with the club in mid-table.

25 January 2002 · Source: Wikipedia

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Steve Bruce appointed Blues manager

The former Manchester United captain arrives from Crystal Palace.

13 December 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Prince Charles opens Villa Park's new Trinity Road Stand

The new stand replaces the one opened by his grandfather, the future George VI, in 1924.

15 November 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Trevor Francis leaves Birmingham City

The former Blues striker goes by mutual consent after a 6-0 League Cup defeat.

16 October 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Villa win the Intertoto Cup to reach the UEFA Cup

A 4-1 win over Basel at Villa Park completes a 5-2 aggregate victory.

22 August 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Australia crush England in the Edgbaston Ashes opener

Adam Gilchrist hits 152 from 143 balls as Australia win by an innings and 118 runs.

9 July 2001 · Source: ESPNcricinfo

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Blues lose play-off semi-final on penalties

Preston win the shoot-out at Deepdale after a stoppage-time equaliser.

18 May 2001 · Source: Wikipedia

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Blues lose the League Cup final on penalties

Darren Purse's late penalty forces extra time, but Liverpool win the shoot-out 5-4.

26 February 2001 · Source: Wikipedia