1980 Heidelberg United FC season

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Heidelberg United
1980 season
Head Coach Jimmy Rooney
Pat Bannon
Len McKendry
Stadium Olympic Park
Olympic Park No. 2
National Soccer League 2nd
NSL Cup Runners-up
Top goalscorerLeague: Gary Cole (21)
All: Gary Cole (22)
Highest home attendance15,000
vs. South Melbourne
(6 July 1980)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance2,500
vs. Canberra City
(9 August 1980)
National Soccer League
Average home league attendance4,623
Biggest win5–0
vs. APIA Leichhardt (A)
(6 April 1980)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat0–7
vs. Brisbane City (A)
(27 July 1980)
National Soccer League
  1979
1981  

The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Heidelberg United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Heidelberg United finished 2nd in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the Final of the NSL Cup.

Contents

Players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jeff Olver
2 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Arthur McMillan
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jim Tansey
4 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS John Yzendoorn
5 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Pat Bannon
6 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jimmy Rooney (captain)
7 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Theo Selemidis
8 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jim Campbell
No.Pos.NationPlayer
9 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jamie Paton
10 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Charlie Yankos
11 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Andy Bozikas
14 DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Bob Provan
15 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ken Taylor
16 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Gary Cole
17 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jim Williams
23 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Yakka Banovic

Competitions

Overall record

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 9 March 198028 September 1980Matchday 12nd2615655533+22057.69
NSL Cup 25 April 198015 October 1980First roundRunners-up632164+2050.00
Total3218866137+24056.25

Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Sydney City (C)2616555126+2537Qualification to Finals series [lower-alpha 1]
2 Heidelberg United 2615655533+2236
3 South Melbourne 2615564221+2135
4 Marconi Fairfield 2614665332+2134
5 Adelaide City 2613494027+1330
6 Newcastle KB United 2612683231+130
7 Brisbane Lions 2671182832425
8 APIA Leichhardt 2687112735823
9 Footscray JUST 2679103241923
10 Canberra City 2677123433+121
11 Blacktown City 26931434552121
12 Brisbane City 26410122936718
13 West Adelaide 26731624462217
14 St George-Budapest (R)26541732653314Relegated to the 1981 NSW State League
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
2615655533 +22519313514 +216342019 +1

Results by round

Round1234567891011121416151718192013212223242526
Ground A H A H A H A H A H A H A A HHH A H A A H A H A H
ResultDWDWWWWWLWDWLWLDWLWWWDWDLW
Position92222111111111111221122222
Points13468101214141617191921212224242628303133343436
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

  Win  Draw  Loss

9 March 19801 South Melbourne 0–0 Heidelberg United Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 8,565 [1]
Referee: Stewart Mellings
16 March 19802 Heidelberg United 4–2 West Adelaide Melbourne
  • Cole Soccerball shade.svg4', 9', 11'
  • Paton Soccerball shade.svg35'
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 4,185
Referee: Chris Bambridge
23 March 19803 Sydney City 1–1 Heidelberg United Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground
Attendance: 1,827
Referee: Henry Witschge
30 March 19804 Heidelberg United 5–1 Blacktown City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2
Attendance: 4,085
Referee: Jack Johnston
6 April 19805 APIA Leichhardt 0–5 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report
Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 4,021
Referee: Jim Reeves
13 April 19806 Heidelberg United 3–1 Brisbane City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 3,200
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
20 April 19807 Canberra City 0–1 Heidelberg United Canberra
15:00 AEST Report Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 6,135
Referee: Peter Rampley
27 April 19808 Heidelberg United 3–2 Footscray JUST Melbourne
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 4,800
Referee: Ken Allen
4 May 19809 Adelaide City 1–0 Heidelberg United Adelaide
Report Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 5,315
Referee: Don Campbell
11 May 198010 Heidelberg United 4–2 St George-Budapest Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 3,200
Referee: Chris Bambridge
14 May 198011 Marconi Fairfield 1–1 Heidelberg United Sydney
19:30 AEST Report
Stadium: Marconi Oval
Attendance: 7,345
Referee: Ken Allen
25 May 198012 Heidelberg United 4–0 Newcastle KB United Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 3,727
Referee: Stewart Mellings
8 June 198014 West Adelaide 1–0 Heidelberg United Adelaide
Report Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 3,654
Referee: Tony Boskovic
22 June 198016 Blacktown City 1–2 Heidelberg United Sydney
15:00 AEST Report
Stadium: Gabbie Stadium
Attendance: 3,598
Referee: Doug Rennie
6 July 198015 Heidelberg United 1–2 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Graham Neal
12 July 198017 Heidelberg United 0–0 Sydney City Melbourne
20:00 AEST Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 4,307
Referee: Dave Nugent
20 July 198018 Heidelberg United 5–1 APIA Leichhardt Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 2,700
Referee: Don Campbell
27 July 198019 Brisbane City 7–0 Heidelberg United Brisbane
Report Stadium: Perry Park
Attendance: 2,547
Referee: Peter Rampley
9 August 198020 Heidelberg United 2–0 Canberra City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Tony Beazleigh
13 August 198013 Brisbane Lions 1–2 Heidelberg United Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Lions Stadium
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Bob Mee
17 August 198021 Footscray JUST 0–2 Heidelberg United Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Western Oval
Attendance: 6,734
Referee: Chris Bambridge
30 August 198022 Heidelberg United 0–0 Adelaide City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 3,043
Referee: Tony Boskovic
7 September 198023 St George-Budapest 3–5 Heidelberg United Sydney
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 2,231
Referee: Henry Witschge
14 September 198024 Heidelberg United 3–3 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 5,553
Referee: Don Campbell
20 September 198025 Newcastle KB United 3–1 Heidelberg United Newcastle
Report
Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 5,242
Referee: Richard Lorenc
28 September 198026 Heidelberg United 1–0 Brisbane Lions Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2
Attendance: 3,804
Referee: Chris Bambridge

Finals series

The Finals series was not considered the championship for the 1980 National Soccer League.

11 October 1980 Qualifying semi-final Sydney City 2–0 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report Stadium: Sydney Sports Ground
Attendance: 3,457
Referee: Tony Boskovic
18 October 1980 Preliminary Final Heidelberg United 4–1 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 7,700
Referee: Tim Davies
26 October 1980 Grand Final Sydney City 0–4 Heidelberg United Canberra
Report
Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 11,126
Referee: Don Campbell

NSL Cup

  Win  Draw  Loss

25 April 1980 First round Heidelberg United 2–0 Flag of Victoria (Australia).svg Essendon Croatia Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 4,800 [2]
Referee: Stewart Mellings
23 July 1980 Second round Heidelberg United 2–1 South Melbourne Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 7,232
Referee: Henry Witschge
3 August 1980 Quarter-finals Canberra City 0–2 Heidelberg United Canberra
14:30 AEST Report
Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 2,050
Referee: Richard Lorenc
10 September 1980 Semi-finals Heidelberg United 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–1 p)
Adelaide City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Tim Davies
4 October 1980 Final 1st Leg Heidelberg United 0–0 Marconi Fairfield Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Park
Attendance: 6,388
Referee: Jack Johnston
15 October 1980 Final 2nd Leg Marconi Fairfield 3–0 Heidelberg United Sydney
Report Stadium: Marconi Stadium
Attendance: 5,179
Referee: Jack Johnston

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]

No.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Olver 80 40 120
2DF Flag of Scotland.svg Arthur McMillan 260 60 320
3DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Tansey 260 60 320
4DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Yzendoorn 244 51 295
5DF Flag of Scotland.svg Pat Bannon 260 61 321
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Rooney 22+13 50 283
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Theo Selemidis 261 62 323
8MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Campbell 266 50 316
9FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie Paton 2615 61 3216
10DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Yankos 0+10 00 10
11MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Bozikas 24+15 50 305
14DF Flag of Scotland.svg Bob Provan 2+20 20 60
15MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ken Taylor 4+60 1+20 130
16FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Cole 2621 61 3222
17MF Flag of England.svg Jim Williams 2+60 1+30 120
23GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Yakka Banovic 180 20 200

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.

RankNo.Pos.Nat.Player National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg Yellow card.svg Double yellow card.svg Red card.svg
14DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg John Yzendoorn 200 100 300
5DF Flag of Scotland.svg Pat Bannon 100 200 300
7MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Theo Selemidis 200 100 300
411MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Andy Bozikas 200 000 200
14DF Flag of Scotland.svg Bob Provan 100 100 200
16FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gary Cole 200 000 200
72DF Flag of Scotland.svg Arthur McMillan 100 000 100
6MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jimmy Rooney 100 000 100
8MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jim Campbell 100 000 100
9FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie Paton 100 000 100
Total 1300 600 1900

Clean sheets

Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total clean sheets are equal. Numbers in parentheses represent games where both goalkeepers participated and both kept a clean sheet; the number in parentheses is awarded to the goalkeeper who was substituted on, whilst a full clean sheet is awarded to the goalkeeper who was on the field at the start of play. Goalkeepers with no clean sheets not included in the list.

RankNo.Nat.Goalkeeper NSL NSL Cup Total
11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jeff Olver 437
223 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Yakka Banovic 516
Total9413

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