Joining the A-League for its inaugural season in 2005/06, Adelaide United surprised many by claiming the first minor premiership of the competition. The club has built its reputation through consistency, regularly making finals appearances in the A-League. Their success came to a halt in the 2009/10 season, where they finished in a disappointing tenth position. Rini Coolen’s appointment as the team’s new manager for 2010/11 helped Adelaide become the first Australian club to climb from the bottom of the table into the top four. However, they were ultimately knocked out in the finals.
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Gombau appointed as new Adelaide Utd coach
by AAP, 1 May 2013
Former Barcelona academy mentor Josep Gombau has been appointed Adelaide United coach for the next two seasons, the A-League club announced on Tuesday. Gombau takes over from interim coach Michael Valkanis, who will remain part of the Reds coaching staff. The Spanish-born Gombau will begin with the Reds in July, with his current assistant Pau [...]
Adelaide United must appoint outsider as coach
by Vince Rugari, 17 Apr 2013
Adelaide United might be out of the A-League finals but they’re not out of the headlines. The search for a new coach reached new heights of hilarity last week. In retrospect we can piece together the most recent chapter, which featured the seemingly innocuous announcement that Michael Valkanis would not stand for the head coaching [...]
Who should Adelaide United’s next coach be?
by John Thompson-Mills, 13 Apr 2013
As many as 40 people have indicated an interest in applying for the Adelaide United coaching job, and despite not knowing most of the names, it’s clear to me who should get the job. This week’s dramas with the selection panel have sadly once again highlighted the disunited situation at the Reds. But should we [...]
Adelaide United need Miron Bleiberg
by johnhunt92, 11 Apr 2013
Adelaide United finished their season with more of a whimper than a bang. Their 2-1 loss to Brisbane Roar was a microcosm of a season which held more for the fans. Like the season, the Reds started the match positively before being overrun by experience and class and finally running out of ideas. Mike Valkanas [...]
Brisbane knock Adelaide out of A-League
by Steve Larkin, 8 Apr 2013
Defending champions Brisbane Roar ended Adelaide United’s A-League season with an ominous 2-1 away victory in Sunday’s elimination final. The Roar, with Luke Brattan and Ivan Franjic scoring, set up a semi-final against Western Sydney Wanderers next Friday night. Central Coast Mariners host Melbourne Victory in the other semi-final next Sunday. Brisbane outclassed Adelaide, whose [...]
Valkanis coy on coaching future
by Steve Larkin, 8 Apr 2013
Caretaker Michael Valkanis says he’ll let the dust settle on a wasted A-League season before deciding whether to apply for Adelaide United’s vacant coaching job. Valkanis’ tenure as Adelaide’s interim coach ended on Sunday with a 2-1 elimination final loss to Brisbane Roar. Valkanis posted with two wins, four losses and four draws since taking [...]
Perth Glory left to rue the tale of two penalties
by Mike Tuckerman, 8 Apr 2013
Melbourne Victory should never have been awarded a penalty for Steve Pantelidis’ challenge on Andrew Nabbout. They can thank referee Jarred Gillett for remaining in title contention. Gillett erred in awarding Victory the 90th-minute spot-kick, first missing Nabbout’s handball and then over-reacting to what appeared to be minimal contact from Pantelidis on the Victory substitute. [...]
Adelaide United vs Brisbane Roar: A-League Finals live scores, blog
by Nigel Wakeley, 7 Apr 2013 
The A-League Finals continue tonight with a match between in-form Brisbane Roar and the home underdogs Adelaide United. We’ll have live scores and minute-by-minute updates from 5.00pm AEST. Adelaide finished the season in fourth place, one spot and two wins ahead of Brisbane, but their form of late has been unconvincing, with the Reds having [...]
Adelaide United must stand up to beat the Roar
by Daniel Catania, 7 Apr 2013
This afternoon Adelaide United host Brisbane Roar at Hindmarsh Stadium in a do or die elimination final match. There is a big question of Adelaide’s commitment going into this game. Will they play with effort and determination? Which player will stand up beside Eugene Galekovic? Adelaide will come into this match with one win in [...]
Port Adelaide shows its petty side in Burgess block [UPDATED]
by John Davidson, 4 Apr 2013
AFL may be the top dog in Australian sport but some of its clubs appear remarkably paranoid and petty, as revealed by the Darren Burgess episode. Burgess, for those who don’t know him, is the current strength and conditioning coach at AFL club Port Adelaide. Previously he worked for Liverpool for two years and the [...]
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