2013–14 Adelaide United FC season
| Company type | Football club |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
Key people | Josep Gombau (Head Coach) |
| Products | Football (soccer) team |
| Website | www |
The 2013–14 Adelaide United FC campaign represented the club's ninth participation in the A-League. With the appointment of new head coach Josep Gombau, the team enhanced its roster by bringing in Spanish players Sergio Cirio and Isaías, alongside other signings such as Tarek Elrich, Steven Lustica, and securing Michael Zullo on a season-long loan. Additionally, short-term injury cover was provided by Brent McGrath. Promoted from the youth ranks were Awer Mabil and Jordan Elsey, both awarded two-year contracts. Departing players included those whose contracts expired: Iain Ramsay, Tomi Juric, Fabian Barbiero, and Evan Kostopoulos; contract terminations affected Iain Fyfe and Zenon Caravella; while transfers saw Sergio van Dijk move to Persib Bandung and Dario Vidošić join FC Sion for an estimated $700,000.
The team faced difficulties at the start of the season, managing only a single win across nine games, which led to questions regarding Gombau's management. Nevertheless, a commanding 4–0 triumph over Central Coast Mariners in round 10 marked a turning point. Adelaide concluded the regular season in sixth place after 27 rounds, narrowly clinching a finals spot by two points but was knocked out in the opening final following a 1–0 defeat to Central Coast.
The peak crowd attendance was recorded at 16,504 during round 2 against Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium, with the match ending in a 2–2 draw.
Squad information
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Re-signed
| Player | Role | Contract Length | Contract End | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cássio | Defender | 2 years | 2015 | |
| Jerónimo Neumann | Forward | 2 years | 2015 | |
| Fábio Ferreira | Midfielder | 2 years | 2015 | |
| Bruce Djite | Forward | 2 years | 2015 | |
| Cameron Watson | Midfielder | 2 years | 2015 | |
| Awer Mabil | Forward | 2 years | 2017 | |
| Marcelo Carrusca | Winger | 1 year | 2015 |
Incoming
| Player | Position | Previous Club | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Elsey | Defender | Adelaide United Youth | Signed for two years |
| Awer Mabil | Forward | Adelaide United Youth | Two-year contract |
| Sergio Cirio | Forward | Hospitalet | Contract for two years |
| Isaías Sánchez | Midfielder | Ponferradina | Two-year deal |
| Tarek Elrich | Defender | Western Sydney Wanderers | Two-year agreement |
| Michael Zullo | Defender | Utrecht | One-year loan arrangement |
| Steven Lustica | Midfielder | Hajduk Split | One-year contract |
| Brent McGrath | Forward | Brøndby IF | Four-week injury replacement |
Departures
| Player | Role | Destination | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio van Dijk | Forward | Persib Bandung | - Transferred in January 2013. |
| Zenon Caravella | Midfielder | Newcastle Jets | - Released in January 2013. |
| Iain Ramsay | Midfielder | Melbourne Heart | - Contract expired; not renewed. |
| Tomi Jurić | Forward | Western Sydney Wanderers | - Contract expired; not renewed. |
| Fabian Barbiero | Midfielder | Released | - Contract expired; not renewed. |
| Evan Kostopoulos | Forward | Released | - Contract expired; not renewed. |
| Iain Fyfe | Defender | Mes Kerman | - Released in August 2013. |
| Dario Vidošić | Midfielder | Sion | - Transfer fee estimated at $700,000. |
Arrivals
| Player | Role | Previous Club | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Griffiths | Forward | Beijing Baxy | - Signed for 6 months. |
| Michael Marrone | Defender | Shanghai Shenxin | - Contract duration: 18 months. |
Departures
| Player | Role | New Club | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antony Golec | Defender | Western Sydney Wanderers | - Early release in January 2014. |
| Steven Luštica | Midfielder | Brisbane Roar | - Released early February 2014. |
| Ryan Griffiths | Midfielder | Sarawak FA | - Early release in March 2014. |
Team Statistics
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A-League
| Goals | Player | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 9 | Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Jerónimo Neumann | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Template:Country data PORTemplate:Namespace detect showall Fábio Ferreira | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Sergio Cirio | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Template:Country data ARGTemplate:Namespace detect showall Marcelo Carrusca | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coaching staff
| Role | Personnel |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Josep Gombau |
| Assistant & Fitness Coach | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Pau Martí |
| Assistant Coach | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Michael Valkanis |
| High Performance Manager | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Adam Hewitt |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Peter Blazincic |
| Physiotherapist | Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Peter Chitti |
Source: Football Australia
Managerial Changes
| Departing Manager | Departure Circumstance | Vacancy Date | Position at Departure | Successor | Appointment Date | Position at Appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Country data AUSTemplate:Namespace detect showall Michael Valkanis | Transitioned to assistant coach role. | 8 April 2013 | 4th place, (2012–13) | Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Josep Gombau | 30 April 2013 | Pre-season (2013–14) |
Home Match Attendance
| Round | Date | Opponent | Score Template:Center |
Spectators | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 October 2013 | Perth Glory | 3–1 | 10,320 | Sunday |
| 2 | 18 October 2013 | Melbourne Victory | 2–2 | 16,504 | Friday |
| 5 | 9 November 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 1–2 | 10,244 | Saturday |
| 9 | 6 December 2013 | Brisbane Roar | 1–2 | 8,861 | Friday |
| 10 | 14 December 2013 | Central Coast Mariners | 4–0 | 7,785 | Saturday |
| 12 | 29 December 2013 | Newcastle Jets | 1–0 | 10,778 | Sunday |
| 13 | 3 January 2014 | Sydney FC | 2–2 | 15,347 | Friday |
| 15 | 19 January 2014 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 1–0 | 11,365 | Sunday |
| 16 | 25 January 2014 | Melbourne Heart | 2–2 | 11,100 | Saturday |
| 19 | 14 February 2014 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–0 | 6,980 | Thursday |
| 21 | 2 March 2014 | Wellington Phoenix | 5–1 | 8,596 | Sunday |
| 24 | 21 March 2014 | Sydney FC | 3–1 | 14,212 | Friday |
| 26 | 4 April2014 | Melbourne Heart | 2–2 | 13,845 | Friday |
Pre-season and friendlies
All kickoff times are noted in ACST/ACDT.
Overall
| Competition | Entry Stage | Current Standing / Phase |
Final Result / Stage Reached |
First Fixture Date | Last Fixture Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-League |
6th place |
12 October 2013 |
11 April 2014 |
Fixtures
Match start times are provided in ACST/ACDT.
Awards
- Round 10 Player of the Week – Sergio Cirio
- Round 20 Player of the Week – Sergio Cirio
- Round 21 Player of the Week – Fábio Ferreira
- Round 24 Player of the Week – Marcelo Carrusca