Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| 1981 season | |
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| Head Coach | Manny Poulakais Jimmy Rooney Len McKendry |
| Stadium | Olympic Park Olympic Park No. 2 |
| National Soccer League | 8th |
| NSL Cup | Quarter-finals |
| Top goalscorer | League: Gary Cole (16) All: Gary Cole (17) |
| Highest home attendance | 8,000 vs. Preston Makedonia (8 March 1981) National Soccer League |
| Lowest home attendance | 500 vs. Brisbane Lions (26 August 1981) National Soccer League |
| Average home league attendance | 3,531 |
| Biggest win | 5–0 vs. West Adelaide (9 August 1981) National Soccer League |
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 vs. Wollongong City (22 February 1981) National Soccer League |
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Heidelberg United. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Heidelberg United finished 8th in their National Soccer League season and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| National Soccer League | 15 February 1981 | 13 September 1981 | Matchday 1 | 8th | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 40.00 |
| NSL Cup | 11 March 1981 | 17 June 1981 | First round | Quarter-finals | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 33.33 |
| Total | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 51 | 42 | +9 | 39.39 | ||||
Source: Competitions
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney City (C) | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 43 | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | 30 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 39 | |
| 3 | Brisbane City | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 37 | 25 | +12 | 35 | |
| 4 | APIA Leichhardt | 30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 35 | |
| 5 | Canberra City | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 33 | |
| 6 | Brisbane Lions | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 33 | +8 | 33 | |
| 7 | Adelaide City | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 42 | +4 | 32 | |
| 8 | Heidelberg United | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 31 | |
| 9 | Sydney Olympic | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 31 | |
| 10 | Newcastle KB United | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 30 | |
| 11 | Wollongong City | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 39 | −4 | 28 | |
| 12 | Preston Makedonia | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 41 | −2 | 25 | |
| 13 | Footscray JUST | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 48 | −16 | 25 | |
| 14 | Marconi Fairfield | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 45 | −22 | 25 | |
| 15 | Blacktown City (R) | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 32 | 47 | −15 | 21 | Relegated to the 1982 NSW State League |
| 16 | West Adelaide | 30 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 26 | 57 | −31 | 14 |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 48 | 40 | +8 | 43 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 16 | +3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 24 | +5 |
Source: worldfootball.net
Win Draw Loss
| 15 February 19811 | APIA Leichhardt | 2–2 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: Lambert Park Attendance: 4,025 [1] Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 22 February 19812 | Heidelberg United | 0–3 | Wollongong City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2 Attendance: 5,200 Referee: David Yelland |
| 1 March 19813 | South Melbourne | 2–1 | Heidelberg United | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Middle Park Soccer Stadium Attendance: 12,500 Referee: Jack Johnston |
| 8 March 19814 | Heidelberg United | 2–3 | Preston Makedonia | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 8,000 Referee: Dennis Voutsinas |
| 15 March 19815 | Adelaide City | 3–1 | Heidelberg United | Adelaide |
| Report |
| Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,576 Referee: Graham Neal |
| 22 March 198110 | Heidelberg United | 1–0 | Sydney Olympic | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,637 Referee: David Yelland |
| 29 March 19816 | Heidelberg United | 2–0 | Brisbane City | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2 Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 5 April 19817 | Sydney City | 1–0 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report | Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field Attendance: 2,611 Referee: Ken Small |
| 12 April 19818 | Heidelberg United | 1–1 | Canberra City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,192 Referee: Evan Venios |
| 19 April 19819 | Marconi Fairfield | 3–1 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 3 May 198111 | Heidelberg United | 2–0 | West Adelaide | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Dennis Voutsinas |
| 10 May 198112 | Footscray JUST | 2–2 | Heidelberg United | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Stewart Mellings |
| 24 May 198114 | Blacktown City | 3–1 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Gabbie Stadium Attendance: 2,876 Referee: Tim Davies |
| 31 May 198115 | Heidelberg United | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Evan Venios |
| 7 June 198116 | Wollongong City | 3–4 | Heidelberg United | Wollongong |
| Report | Stadium: Wollongong Showground Attendance: 4,371 Referee: Doug Rennie (Barry Wilkinson 80') |
| 14 June 198117 | Heidelberg United | 0–0 | South Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,241 Referee: Peter Rampley |
| 21 June 198118 | Preston Makedonia | 0–2 | Heidelberg United | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 28 June 198119 | Heidelberg United | 1–2 | Adelaide City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Bob Mee |
| 5 July 198120 | Brisbane City | 1–2 | Heidelberg United | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Spencer Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 12 July 198121 | Heidelberg United | 0–1 | Sydney City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Jack Johnston |
| 19 July 198122 | Canberra City | 1–5 | Heidelberg United | Canberra |
| Report | Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 4,060 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
| 2 August 198124 | Sydney Olympic | 2–1 | Heidelberg United | Sydney |
| Report |
| Stadium: Pratten Park Attendance: 5,600 Referee: Col Amos |
| 9 August 198125 | West Adelaide | 0–5 | Heidelberg United | Adelaide |
| Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Don Campbell |
| 16 August 198126 | Heidelberg United | 2–0 | Footscray JUST | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Graham Neal |
| 19 August 198123 | Heidelberg United | 1–1 | Marconi Fairfield | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
| 23 August 198127 | Brisbane Lions | 0–0 | Heidelberg United | Brisbane |
| Report | Stadium: Richlands Stadium Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Col Amos |
| 26 August 198113 | Heidelberg United | 2–2 | Brisbane Lions | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 500 Referee: Jim Fearn |
| 30 August 198128 | Heidelberg United | 3–1 | Blacktown City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Barry Harwood |
| 6 September 198129 | Newcastle KB United | 1–2 | Heidelberg United | Newcastle |
| Report |
| Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 4,531 Referee: Dave Nugent |
| 13 September 198130 | Heidelberg United | 1–0 | APIA Leichhardt | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park No. 2 Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
Win Draw Loss
| 11 March 1981 First round | Heidelberg United | 2–0 | South Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 6,300 [2] Referee: Dennis Voutsinas |
| 25 March 1981 Second round | Heidelberg United | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 p) | Preston Makedonia | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Bob Mee | |
| Penalties | ||||
| 17 June 1981 Quarter-finals | Heidelberg United | 0–1 | Adelaide City | Melbourne |
| Report |
| Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
Includes all competitions. Players with no appearances not included in the list. [3] [2]
| No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | |||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| 1 | GK |  | Jeff Olver | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 2 | DF |  | Arthur McMillan | 30 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 3 | DF | | Jim Tansey | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | DF | | John Yzendoorn | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 |
| 5 | DF | | Pat Bannon | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Theo Selemidis | 30 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 2 |
| 7 | MF | | Jimmy Rooney | 28+2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| 8 | MF | | Jim Campbell | 25+2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 6 |
| 9 | FW | | Jamie Paton | 22 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 8 |
| 10 | FW | | George Pavlidis | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | MF | | Andy Bozikas | 18+4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 4 |
| 12 | DF | | Charlie Yankos | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| 14 | DF | | Bob Provan | 24+4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| 15 | MF | | Ken Taylor | 12+3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 |
| 16 | FW | | Gary Cole | 29+1 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 17 |
| 17 | MF |  | Jim Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | GK | | Jack Reilly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| — | MF | | George Itsou | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| — | DF | | Don MacLeod | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| — | — |  | Joe McGrory | 5+2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| — | DF | | John Mihailidis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| — | — | | Liam Monagle | 3+3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| — | FW | | Tom Tasevski | 3+2 | 1 | 0+2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Includes all competitions. The list is sorted by squad number when total cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
| Rank | No. | Pos. | Nat. | Player | National Soccer League | NSL Cup | Total | ||||||
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| 1 | 4 | DF | | John Yzendoorn | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | MF | | Jim Campbell | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | FW | | Gary Cole | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 1 | GK | | Jeff Olver | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DF | | Arthur McMillan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | | Jimmy Rooney | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | DF | | Bob Provan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | | Ken Taylor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 3 | DF | | Jim Tansey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | MF | | Theo Selemidis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | | Jamie Paton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | DF | | Charlie Yankos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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.
| Rank | No. | Nat. | Goalkeeper | NSL | NSL Cup | Total |
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| 1 | 1 | | Jeff Olver | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | 20 | | Jack Reilly | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||
The 1982 NSL Cup was the sixth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1986 NSL Cup was the tenth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Nanda Soccer Cup for sponsorship reesons.
The 1981 NSL Cup was the fifth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1984 NSL Cup was the eighth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1980 NSL Cup was the fourth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia.
The 1983 NSL Cup was the seventh edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1985 NSL Cup was the ninth edition of the NSL Cup, which was the main national association football knockout cup competition in Australia. The competition was known as the Philips Cup under a sponsorship arrangement with Dutch company Philips.
The 1981 season was the first in the history of Wollongong City. It was also the first season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup second round by APIA Leichhardt.
The 1981 season was the fourth in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the fourth season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.
The 1979 season was the third in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the second in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 8th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 10th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1980 season was the fourth in the National Soccer League for Marconi Fairfield. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Marconi Fairfield finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Adelaide City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Adelaide City finished 7th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the semi-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the third in the National Soccer League for APIA Leichhardt Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. APIA Leichhardt finished 4th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the second in the National Soccer League for Blacktown City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Blacktown City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane City finished 3rd in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Brisbane Lions. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Brisbane Lions finished 6th in their National Soccer League season, and won the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the history of Canberra City Football Club. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Canberra City finished 5th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the second round of the NSL Cup.
The 1981 season was the fifth in the National Soccer League for Footscray JUST. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Footscray JUST finished 13th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the first round of the NSL Cup.
