1978 Newcastle KB United season
1978 season | |
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Manager | Alan Vest |
Stadium | Newcastle International Sports Centre Macquarie Field |
National Soccer League | 11th |
NSL Cup | Semi-finals |
Top goalscorer | League: Ken Boden (14) All: Ken Boden (15) |
Highest home attendance | 16,614 vs. Marconi Fairfield (27 August 1978) National Soccer League |
Lowest home attendance | 3,544 vs. Sydney Croatia (2 August 1978) NSL Cup |
Average home league attendance | 8,516 |
Biggest win | 3–0 vs. Canberra City (H) (1 July 1978) National Soccer League |
Biggest defeat | 1–4 vs. Eastern Suburbs (H) (5 March 1978) National Soccer League 0–3 vs. South Melbourne (A) (19 March 1978) National Soccer League |
The 1978 season was the first in the history of Newcastle KB United. It was also the first season in the National Soccer League. In addition to the domestic league, they also participated in the NSL Cup. Newcastle KB United finished 11th in their National Soccer League season, and were eliminated in the NSL Cup semi-finals by Brisbane City.
Players
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Competitions
[edit]Overview
[edit]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 | 5 March 1978 | 27 August 1978 | Matchday 1 | 11th | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 40 | −7 | 23.08 |
NSL Cup | 17 May 1978 | 1 October 1978 | First round | Semi-finals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 75.00 |
Total | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 43 | −5 | 30.00 |
Source: Competitions
National Soccer League
[edit]League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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9 | Western Suburbs | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 41 | 45 | −4 | 24 |
10 | Adelaide City | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 44 | −6 | 24 |
11 | Newcastle KB United | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 40 | −7 | 22 |
12 | Footscray JUST | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 37 | −8 | 22 |
13 | Canberra City | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 28 | 41 | −13 | 20 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Results by round
[edit]Matches
[edit]5 March 1978 1 | Newcastle KB United | 1–4 | Eastern Suburbs | Newcastle |
15:00 AEDT |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 15,067[1] Referee: Peter Rampley |
12 March 1978 2 | Western Suburbs | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
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Stadium: Englefield Stadium Attendance: 1,053 Referee: Dennis McDermott |
19 March 1978 3 | South Melbourne | 3–0 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
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Report | Stadium: Middle Park Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Jim Dixon |
25 March 1978 4 | Newcastle KB United | 0–1 | West Adelaide | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,019 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
1 April 1978 5 | Canberra City | 2–2 | Newcastle KB United | Canberra |
14:45 AEDT | Report |
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Stadium: Bruce Stadium Attendance: 3,200 Referee: Des Miles |
9 April 1978 6 | St George-Budapest | 2–3 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
Report | Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 1,637 Referee: Doug Rennie |
15 April 1978 7 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | Sydney Olympic | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 5,287 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
23 April 1978 8 | Adelaide City | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Adelaide |
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Stadium: Olympic Sports Field Attendance: 5,123 Referee: Graham Neal |
29 April 1978 9 | Newcastle KB United | 2–2 | Brisbane Lions | Newcastle |
Report | Stadium: Macquarie Field Attendance: 5,018 Referee: Barry Wilkinson |
6 May 1978 10 | Newcastle KB United | 2–2 | Fitzroy United | Newcastle |
Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,826 |
13 May 1978 11 | Footscray JUST | 0–1 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
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Stadium: Schintler Reserve Attendance: 3,000 Referee: David Yelland |
24 May 1978 12 | Newcastle KB United | 2–3 | Brisbane City | Newcastle |
Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,208 Referee: Brian Fowler |
28 May 1978 13 | Marconi Fairfield | 4–2 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
15:00 AEST |
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Stadium: Marconi Oval Attendance: 8,936 Referee: Doug Rennie |
3 June 1978 14 | Newcastle KB United | 2–1 | Western Suburbs | Newcastle |
14:30 AEST |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,789 Referee: Peter Rampley |
11 June 1978 15 | Eastern Suburbs | 1–0 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
13:00 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Wentworth Park Attendance: 4,725 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
17 June 1978 16 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | South Melbourne | Newcastle |
14:30 AEST |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,357 Referee: Tim Davies |
25 June 1978 17 | West Adelaide | 1–0 | Newcastle KB United | Adelaide |
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Report | Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium Attendance: 4,400 Referee: Jim Johnston |
1 July 1978 18 | Newcastle KB United | 3–0 | Canberra City | Newcastle |
Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 9,057 Referee: Barry Wilkinson |
8 July 1978 19 | Newcastle KB United | 1–2 | St George-Budapest | Newcastle |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 10,197 Referee: Doug Rennie |
16 July 1978 20 | Sydney Olympic | 1–1 | Newcastle KB United | Sydney |
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Stadium: St George Stadium Attendance: 4,953 Referee: Peter Rampley |
22 July 1978 21 | Newcastle KB United | 2–2 | Adelaide City | Newcastle |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 7,434 Referee: Tony Boskovic |
30 July 1978 22 | Brisbane Lions | 2–1 | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
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Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 3,500 Referee: Jack Wood |
6 August 1978 23 | Fitzroy United | 1–0 | Newcastle KB United | Melbourne |
Report | Stadium: Olympic Park Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Chris Bambridge |
12 August 1978 24 | Newcastle KB United | 1–1 | Footscray JUST | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,834 Referee: Tim Davies |
20 August 1978 25 | Brisbane City | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
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Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 2,600 Referee: Dave Nugent |
27 August 1978 26 | Newcastle KB United | 1–0 | Marconi Fairfield | Newcastle |
14:30 AEST |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 16,614 Referee: Richard Lorenc |
NSL Cup
[edit]Win Draw Loss
17 May 1978 First round | Weston Bears | 1–2 | Newcastle KB United | Newcastle |
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Stadium: Weston Park Attendance: 1,500[2] Referee: Alf Rodway |
2 August 1978 Second round | Newcastle KB United | 2–0 | Sydney Croatia | Newcastle |
Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 3,544 Referee: Bill Jones |
3 September 1978 Quarter-finals | Newcastle KB United | 1–0 | Western Suburbs | Newcastle |
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Report | Stadium: Newcastle International Sports Centre Attendance: 6,417 Referee: Jack Wood |
1 October 1978 Semi-finals | Brisbane City | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Newcastle KB United | Brisbane |
Report | Stadium: Perry Park Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Henry Witschge |
Statistics
[edit]Appearances and goals
[edit]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 | ![]() |
Phil Dando | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
2 | MF | ![]() |
Peter Willis | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
3 | DF | ![]() |
Neil Endacott | 16+1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
4 | MF | ![]() |
Craig Mason | 26 | 3 | 3+1 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
5 | DF | ![]() |
Bill Summerscales | 26 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 3 |
6 | DF | ![]() |
Roy Drinkwater | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 4 |
7 | MF | ![]() |
Lloyd Hardes | 13+1 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
8 | FW | ![]() |
Slav Catalovski | 1+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
9 | MF | ![]() |
Ken Boden | 26 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 15 |
11 | MF | ![]() |
Bill Amey | 16+1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
12 | MF | ![]() |
John Turnbull | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
13 | — | ![]() |
Mike Galpin | 22+1 | 3 | 3+1 | 1 | 27 | 4 |
14 | DF | ![]() |
John Sneddon | 8+1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
15 | DF | ![]() |
Colin Curran | 25+1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3 |
16 | MF | ![]() |
Peter Tredinnick | 8+5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
17 | FW | ![]() |
Bob Mountford | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
18 | MF | ![]() |
Craig Johnston | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
19 | FW | ![]() |
Alan Vest | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
— | FW | ![]() |
Bobby Charlton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
— | MF | ![]() |
Joe Senkalski | 1+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Player(s) transferred out but featured this season | |||||||||
10 | MF | ![]() |
Paul Kay | 1+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Disciplinary record
[edit]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 | 11 | MF | ![]() |
Bill Amey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
2 | 2 | MF | ![]() |
Peter Willis | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
4 | MF | ![]() |
Craig Mason | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
17 | FW | ![]() |
Bob Mountford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
5 | 5 | DF | ![]() |
Bill Summerscales | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
15 | DF | ![]() |
Colin Curran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
18 | MF | ![]() |
Craig Johnston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Clean sheets
[edit]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 | ![]() |
Phil Dando | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Total | 3 | 2 | 5 |
References
[edit]- ^ "1978 National Soccer League Results". ozfootball.net. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b Stock, Greg. "1978 National Soccer League Cup Results". OzFootball.
- ^ "Newcastle KB United 1978 Squad". OzFootball.