History of Chris Powell in Timeline

Christopher George Robin Powell is an English football coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach at Sheffield Wednesday, demonstrating his continued involvement in the sport. Powell's career encompasses both playing and coaching roles, highlighting his extensive experience and knowledge within the football domain.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1954: Syd Owen Debutant

In 2001, Chris Powell was picked for the England team by Sven-Göran Eriksson at the age of 31. He was the oldest England debutant since Syd Owen in 1954.

September 1969: Christopher Powell's Birth

On September 1969, Christopher George Robin Powell was born. He is an English football coach and former player.

Others born on this day/year

1985: Powell Plays for Epsom & Ewell Youth Team

In the 1985–86 season, Chris Powell played for the Epsom & Ewell youth team alongside Matt Elliott after leaving Raynes Park High School.

December 1987: Powell Becomes Trainee at Crystal Palace

In December 1987, Chris Powell began his professional career as a trainee at Crystal Palace.

August 1990: Powell Moves to Southend United

In August 1990, Chris Powell moved to Essex club Southend United on a free transfer.

January 1996: Powell Moves to Derby County

In January 1996, Chris Powell moved to Derby County for a fee of £750,000.

1997: Powell Wins Supporters' Player of the Year Award

In 1997, Chris Powell won the Supporters' Player of the Year award at Derby County.

June 1998: Powell Transferred to Charlton Athletic

In June 1998, Chris Powell was transferred to Charlton Athletic for a fee of £825,000.

1999: Part of Charlton Squad

In 1999, Chris Powell was part of the Charlton squad that won the First Division.

2000: Promotion to Premier League

In the 1999–2000 season, Chris Powell was part of the Charlton squad that won the First Division, leading to promotion to the Premier League.

2001: Powell Called Up for England

In 2001 Chris Powell was called-up for England, earning his first cap against Spain. Powell earned five caps in total.

November 2004: Powell Voted All-Time Cult Hero

In November 2004, a BBC poll of Southend United supporters voted Chris Powell their all-time cult hero.

2004: Powell Moves to West Ham United

Shortly after the start of the 2004–05 season, Chris Powell was allowed to move to West Ham United and played a major part in their successful promotion campaign.

November 2005: Powell Becomes Chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association

In November 2005, Chris Powell served as chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association until he retired.

2005: Powell Returns to Charlton

During the summer of 2005, Chris Powell and West Ham were unable to agree on terms for a further contract, so he returned to Charlton on a one-year contract.

2005: Consistent Performance Regained Place

Throughout 2005–06, Chris Powell's consistent performance allowed him to regain his place as Charlton's first choice left back.

July 2006: Powell Signs with Watford

On 1 July 2006, Chris Powell signed a one-year contract with Premiership newcomers Watford.

July 2007: Powell Returns to Charlton for Third Spell

In July 2007, Chris Powell returned to Charlton for a third spell, primarily as a coach.

May 2008: Powell's Last Appearance for Charlton

On 4 May 2008, Chris Powell made his last appearance for Charlton and scored his third goal for the club.

July 2008: Powell Joins AFC Bournemouth on Trial

In July 2008, Chris Powell joined League Two side AFC Bournemouth on a trial basis.

August 2008: Powell Signs with Leicester City

On 23 August 2008, Chris Powell joined Leicester City on a six-month contract.

December 2008: Powell Starts 750th Career Appearance

On 6 December 2008, Chris Powell started his 750th career appearance against former club Southend.

January 2009: Powell Signs Contract Extension with Leicester

On 5 January 2009, Chris Powell signed a contract extension that would see him stay at Leicester City until the end of the 2008–09 season.

July 2009: Powell Becomes Player-Coach at Leicester City

In July 2009, Chris Powell signed a contract to be a player-coach at Leicester City, also re-registering as a player.

October 2009: Powell Named Ambassador for England's 2018 World Cup Bid

In October 2009, Chris Powell was named as one of 50 ambassadors for England's 2018 World Cup bid.

January 2010: Powell Plays First League Match

On 26 January 2010, Chris Powell played his first league match since becoming player-coach in a 1–0 defeat to Barnsley.

March 2010: Powell's Final Appearance

Chris Powell retired from playing at the end of the 2009–10 season, his final appearance came on 27 March 2010 against his former club Derby County.

December 2010: Eriksson Praises Powell's Future as Manager

In December 2010, Sven-Göran Eriksson commented that Chris Powell "will be a very good manager in the future".

2010: Powell Becomes First Team Coach at Leicester

In 2010, after finishing his playing career at Leicester, Chris Powell became first team coach.

January 2011: Powell Appointed Manager of Charlton Athletic

On 14 January 2011, Chris Powell was appointed manager of Charlton Athletic, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.

February 2011: Wright-Phillips First Signing

Chris Powell's first signing as manager of Charlton was Bradley Wright-Phillips, who scored on his debut on 1 February 2011.

2011: Powell Signs 19 New Players

In summer 2011, Chris Powell signed 19 new players for Charlton Athletic, including Danny Green, Danny Hollands, Dale Stephens, Matt Taylor, Rhoys Wiggins, and Ben Hamer.

2011: Charlton Promoted to Championship

In the 2011–12 season, Charlton were promoted to the Championship as League One champions in Powell's first full season as a manager.

2012: Charlton Sealed Promotion to Championship

Charlton finished strongly into the second half of the 2011–12 season and sealed promotion back to the Championship as champions of League One under the management of Chris Powell.

March 2014: Powell Sacked as Charlton Manager

On 11 March 2014, Chris Powell was sacked as manager of Charlton Athletic by owner Roland Duchâtelet after a poor run of form.

September 2014: Powell Named Manager of Huddersfield Town

On 3 September 2014, Chris Powell was named the new manager of Huddersfield Town following the resignation of Mark Robins.

December 2014: Holt Returns to Parent Club

On 28 December 2014, Grant Holt returned to his parent club after a successful operation on his knee, though it kept him out for nine months. Chris Powell was managing Huddersfield town at the time.

2014: Powell Manages Huddersfield Town

In 2014, Chris Powell managed Huddersfield Town.

November 2015: Powell Sacked by Huddersfield Town

Chris Powell was sacked by Huddersfield Town on 4 November 2015.

2015: Powell Manages Huddersfield Town

In 2015, Chris Powell managed Huddersfield Town.

May 2016: Powell Named Assistant Manager of Derby County

On 27 May 2016, Chris Powell was named the new assistant manager of Derby County alongside Nigel Pearson.

October 2016: Powell Appointed Caretaker Manager of Derby County

On 27 September, Chris Powell was appointed caretaker manager after Pearson was suspended by Derby chairman Mel Morris. On 12 October 2016, Powell reverted to his previous role of assistant manager upon the reappointment of Steve McClaren as manager.

2016: Powell Becomes Assistant Manager at Derby County

In 2016, Chris Powell became assistant manager at Derby County, including a spell as caretaker manager.

March 2017: Powell Leaves Derby County

Chris Powell left Derby in March 2017 following the sacking of McClaren.

2017: Powell as Assistant Manager at Derby County

In 2016 to 2017, Chris Powell was assistant manager at Derby County, including a spell as caretaker manager.

January 2018: Powell Manages Southend United

In January 2018, Chris Powell became the manager of Southend United.

January 2018: Powell Returns to Management at Southend United

On 23 January 2018, Chris Powell returned to management, taking over at Southend United, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.

2018: Powell Named Ambassador for England's World Cup Bid

In October 2009, Chris Powell was named as one of 50 ambassadors for England's 2018 World Cup bid.

March 2019: Powell Sacked as Manager of Southend United

On 26 March 2019, Chris Powell was sacked as manager of Southend United after 11 games without a win.

March 2019: Powell Manages Southend United

Until March 2019, Chris Powell managed Southend United.

September 2019: Powell Appointed as England National Team Coach

In September 2019, Chris Powell was appointed as a coach for the England national football team.

December 2019: Powell Appointed Assistant Coach at ADO Den Haag

In December 2019, Chris Powell was appointed as assistant coach to Alan Pardew at ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands.

April 2020: Powell Leaves ADO Den Haag

On 28 April 2020, Chris Powell left ADO Den Haag following the premature ending of the 2019–20 Eredivisie due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

August 2020: Powell Appointed Head of Coaching for Tottenham Hotspur Academy

In August 2020, Chris Powell was appointed as head of coaching for the Tottenham Hotspur Academy while continuing his job as a coach with England.

2020: Powell Appears in "Ted Lasso"

Since 2020, Chris Powell has appeared alongside Arlo White as a co-commentator in the Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso" in all three seasons.

April 2021: Powell Named Interim Assistant Head Coach at Tottenham

On 20 April 2021, Chris Powell was named as an interim assistant head coach at Tottenham alongside Nigel Gibbs.

March 2023: Powell Stepped Down as England Coach

In March 2023, Chris Powell stepped down from his job as a coach with England to focus on his role at Tottenham.

August 2023: Powell Left Tottenham

On 1 August 2023 Chris Powell left his position as head of coaching for the club's youth teams from Under-17 to U21 level at Tottenham.

October 2023: Powell Appointed Assistant Coach

On 20 October 2023, Chris Powell was appointed as assistant coach to newly appointed manager Danny Röhl at Sheffield Wednesday.

2024: Powell Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire

In the 2024 Birthday Honours, Chris Powell was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to association football".

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