1983 Wollongong City FC season

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Wollongong City
1983 season
ManagerWillie Wallace
Stadium Ziems Park
St George Stadium
Wollongong Showground
National Soccer League 15th
NSL Cup First round
Top goalscorerLeague: Roy Cotton
Phil O'Connor (12)

All: Roy Cotton (13)
Highest home attendance3,482 vs. Sydney City
(24 April 1984)
National Soccer League
Lowest home attendance1,000
Average home league attendance1,871
Biggest win3–1
vs. Adelaide City (H)
(18 September 1983)
National Soccer League
2–0
vs. Brisbane City (A)
(9 October 1983)
National Soccer League
Biggest defeat0–4
vs. St George-Budapest (A)
(10 September 1983)
National Soccer League
  1982
1984  

The 1983 season was the third in the history of Wollongong City (now Wollongong Wolves). It was also the third season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Wollongong City finished 15th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup first round by Canberra City.

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 Scotland.svg  SCO Jim Preston
2 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Peter Willis
3 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Steve Pollard
4 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Chris Dunleavy
5 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Ray Vliestra
6 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Jeff Ainsworth
7 DF Flag of England.svg  ENG Alan Waldron
8 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG John Fleming
9 MF Flag of England.svg  ENG Roy Cotton
10 MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Larry Gaffney
No.Pos.NationPlayer
11 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Phil O'Connor
12Flag of England.svg  ENG Jim McBreen
13 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Phil Kerr
14 FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Glen Fontana
15 DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS David Green
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Natch Vardareff
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Phil Muhlbauer
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Jamie Dummett
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Scott Dickson
MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg  AUS Warren Baker

Overview

CompetitionFirst matchLast matchStarting roundFinal positionRecord
PldWDLGFGAGDWin %
National Soccer League 13 March 19839 October 1983Matchday 115th30415114155−14013.33
NSL Cup 6 March 1983First roundFirst round100112−1000.00
Total31415124257−15012.90

Last updated: complete
Source: Competitions

National Soccer League

League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 St George-Budapest (C)30151054727+2055
2 Sydney City 3015964830+1854
3 Preston Makedonia 3015784732+1552
4 South Melbourne 3015784436+852
5 Newcastle KB United 3014794526+1949
6 Heidelberg United 30111093938+143
7 Sydney Olympic 30125133836+241
8 APIA Leichhardt 30116134336+739
9 Marconi Fairfield 30911104341+238
10 Canberra City 30115144753638
11 Adelaide City 30106143738136
12 Footscray JUST 30991225421736
13 West Adelaide 307121125371233
14 Brisbane City 30891333501733
15 Wollongong City 304151141551427
16 Brisbane Lions 30681636612526
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

Results by round

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
GroundHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ResultDDDLDWLLDLLLDDDDDLDLLWDLDLWDDW
Position81014141212131416161616161516161616161616161616161516151515
Source: worldfootball.net
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches

13 March 19831 Wollongong City 1–1 Brisbane City Wollongong
  • O'Connor Soccerball shade.svg8'
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 1,624 [1]
Referee: Tim Davies
19 March 19832 Newcastle KB United 1–1 Wollongong City Newcastle
Report
Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre
Attendance: 2,024
Referee: Arthur Owens
3 April 19834 Preston Makedonia 3–2 Wollongong City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: B.T. Connor Reserve
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Even Venios
10 April 19835 Wollongong City 1–1 West Adelaide Wollongong
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 2,374
Referee: Peter Rampley
17 April 19836 South Melbourne 0–1 Wollongong City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Middle Park
Attendance: 4,500
Referee: Even Venios
24 April 19837 Wollongong City 2–3 Sydney City Wollongong
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 3,482
Referee: Ken Small
30 April 19838 Canberra City 3–1 Wollongong City Canberra
15:00 AEST
Report Stadium: Bruce Stadium
Attendance: 1,313
Referee: Bob Mee
15 May 198310 Marconi Fairfield 5–4 Wollongong City Sydney
Report
Stadium: Marconi Stadium
Attendance: 2,160
Referee: Barry Wilkinson
29 May 198312 Heidelberg United 2–0 Wollongong City Melbourne
Report Stadium: Olympic Village
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Jim Fearn
12 June 198314 Adelaide City 2–2 Wollongong City Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Olympic Sports Field
Attendance: 1,965
Referee: Don Campbell
26 June 198315 Wollongong City 0–0 St George-Budapest Wollongong
15:00 AEST Report Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 1,423
Referee: Ken Small
3 July 198316 West Adelaide 1–1 Wollongong City Adelaide
Report
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Attendance: 950
Referee: Don Campbell
6 July 198311 Wollongong City 1–2 Sydney Olympic Sydney
Report
Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 3,095
Referee: Tim Davies
10 July 198317 Wollongong City 1–1 Preston Makedonia Wollongong
15:00 AEST
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 3,014
Referee: Barry Wilkinson
17 July 198318 APIA Leichhardt 4–1 Wollongong City Sydney
Report Stadium: Lambert Park
Attendance: 2,674
Referee: Arthur Owens
24 July 198319 Wollongong City 2–2 South Melbourne Wollongong
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 1,565
Referee: Gary Power
31 July 198320 Sydney City 3–1 Wollongong City Sydney
Report
Stadium: ES Marks Athletics Field
Attendance: 768
Referee: Arthur Owens
7 August 198321 Wollongong City 2–3 Canberra City Wollongong
Report
Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 1,173
Referee: Ken Small
14 August 198322 Brisbane Lions 1–2 Wollongong City Brisbane
Report
Stadium: Richlands Stadium
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Bill Monteverde
28 August 198324 Footscray JUST 3–1 Wollongong City Melbourne
Report
Stadium: Schintler Reserve
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Evan Venios
4 September 198325 Wollongong City 0–0 Heidelberg United Wollongong
Report Stadium: Ziems Park
Attendance: 1,000
10 September 198326 St George-Budapest 4–0 Wollongong City Sydney
Report Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 1,720
Referee: Ken Small
18 September 198327 Wollongong City 3–1 Adelaide City Wollongong
Report
Stadium: Wollongong Showground
Attendance: 1,100
Referee: Barry Wilkinson
25 September 198328 Sydney Olympic 3–3 Wollongong City Sydney
Report
Stadium: St George Stadium
Attendance: 3,100
Referee: Tony Boskovic
9 October 198330 Brisbane City 0–2 Wollongong City Brisbane
Report Stadium: Spencer Park
Attendance: 800
Referee: Dave Nugent
16 October 19839 Wollongong City 1–1 Brisbane Lions Wollongong
Report
Stadium: Wollongong Showground
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Gary Power

NSL Cup

6 March 1983 First round Canberra City 2–1 Wollongong City Queanbeyan
Report
Stadium: Seiffert Oval
Attendance: 1,200
Referee: Bob Mee

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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

No.Pos.Nat.Name National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Preston 17010180
2MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter Willis 30410314
3DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steve Pollard 22010230
4DF Flag of England.svg Chris Dunleavy 22210232
5DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ray Vliestra 23010240
6DF Flag of England.svg Jeff Ainsworth 30210312
7DF Flag of England.svg Alan Waldron 2(1)00030
8MF Flag of England.svg John Fleming 23(1)310253
9MF Flag of England.svg Roy Cotton 2912113013
10MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Larry Gaffney 24(2)110271
11FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil O'Connor 2812102912
12 Flag of England.svg Jim McBreen 22(1)210242
13DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Kerr 20(1)000210
14FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Glen Fontana 0(1)00010
15DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg David Green 1(4)00050
20GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Natch Vardareff 13000130
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Warren Baker 200020
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Scott Dickson 11(3)200142
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie Dummett 600060
DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Phil Muhlbauer 500050

Clean sheets

RankNo.PosNatName National Soccer League NSL Cup Total
11 GK Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Preston 202
20 GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Natch Vardareff 202
Total404

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References

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