The 2013–14 Adelaide United FC season was the club's ninth A-League season. It included the 2013–14 A-League season as well as other competitions of the 2013–14 football (soccer) season.
In the winter transfer window, newly appointed manager Josep Gombau was quick to add Spanish flavour into the squad. He brought in fellow Spaniards Sergio Cirio and Isaías. He also added other players including Tarek Elrich and Steven Lustica, Michael Zullo for a season long loan and Brent McGrath as a four-week injury replacement player. Awer Mabil and Jordan Elsey were also promoted from the youth system, each rewarded with two-year contracts. The club also let four contracts expire; those of Iain Ramsay, Tomi Juric, Fabian Barbiero and Evan Kostopoulos. Iain Fyfe and Zenon Caravella both had their contracts cut short and terminated. Sergio van Dijk was transferred to Persib Bandung and Dario Vidošić to FC Sion for a reported $700,000 transfer fee.
The Reds had a shaky start to their season under new manager Gombau. They had only a single win in their first nine games for the season and early calls started for the club to show the door to the new man in charge. Gombau quickly changed the club's fortunes, getting his second win in round 10 against the Central Coast Mariners, with a 4–0 result. The team continued this form to finish sixth on the table after the 27 home-and-away games, which let them into the finals by two points. Adelaide's season was ended by Central Coast in the elimination final, losing 1–0.
The Reds' highest attendance in the 2013–14 season was 16,504 in the round 2 clash with Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Players
Squad information
Transfers
Re-signed Name Position Duration Contract Expiry Notes 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
Winter
In Name Position Moving from Notes Jordan Elsey Defender Adelaide United Youth - 2-year contract. Awer Mabil Forward Adelaide United Youth - 2-year contract. Sergio Cirio Forward Hospitalet - 2-year contract. Isaías Sánchez Midfielder Ponferradina - 2-year contract. Tarek Elrich Defender Western Sydney Wanderers - 2-year contract. Michael Zullo Defender Utrecht - 1-year loan contract. Steven Lustica Midfielder Hajduk Split - 1-year contract. Brent McGrath Forward Brøndby IF - Four week injury replacement.
Out Name Position Moving to Notes Sergio van Dijk Forward Persib Bandung - Transferred in January 2013. Zenon Caravella Midfielder Newcastle Jets - Released from remainder of contract in January 2013. Iain Ramsay Midfielder Melbourne Heart - Contract was not renewed. Tomi Juric Forward Western Sydney Wanderers - Contract was not renewed. Fabian Barbiero Midfielder Released - Contract was not renewed. Evan Kostopoulos Forward Released - Contract was not renewed. Iain Fyfe Defender Mes Kerman - Released from remainder of contract in August 2013. Dario Vidošić Midfielder Sion - Reported transfer fee of $700,000.
Summer
In Name Position Moving from Notes Ryan Griffiths Forward Beijing Baxy - 0.5 year contract. Michael Marrone Defender Shanghai Shenxin - 1.5 year contract.
Out Name Position Moving to Notes Antony Golec Defender Western Sydney Wanderers - Released from remainder of contract in January 2014. Steven Lustica Midfielder Brisbane Roar - Released from remainder of contract in February 2014. Ryan Griffiths Midfielder Sarawak FA - Released from remainder of contract in March 2014.
Player statistics
Squad stats
Scorers
A-League Goals Player 9 Jerónimo Neumann 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 Fábio Ferreira 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 Sergio Cirio 1 1 1 3 1 1 6 Marcelo Carrusca 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 Bruce Djite 1 1 1 1 1 2 Osama Malik 1 1 Awer Mabil 1 1 1 Steven Lustica 1 Jake Barker-Daish 1 Jordan Elsey 1 Ryan Griffiths 1 A goal was scored from a penalty kick Two goals were scored from penalty kicks Player did not play
Club
Coaching staff Position Staff Head coach Josep Gombau Assistant & Fitness coach Pau Martí Assistant coach Michael Valkanis High Performance Manager Adam Hewitt Goalkeeper coach Peter Blazincic Physiotherapist Peter Chitti Source:Football Australia
Managerial Changes Outgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyTableIncoming managerDate of appointmentTable Michael ValkanisReassigned as assistant coach.8 April 20134th, (12–13) Josep Gombau30 April 2013Pre-season (13–14)
Attendance at home games Round Date Opponent Score Attendance Weekday 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 April 2014 Melbourne Heart 2–2 13,845 Friday
Pre-season and friendlies Kick-off times are in ACST/ACDT.
Competitions
Overall Competition Started round Current position / round Final position / round First match Last matchA-League — — 6th 12 October 2013 11 April 2014
A-League
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches Kick-off times are in ACST/ACDT.
Finals series
Awards Player of the Week (Round 10) – Sergio Cirio Player of the Week (Round 20) – Sergio Cirio Player of the Week (Round 21) – Fábio Ferreira Player of the Week (Round 24) – Marcelo Carrusca
References
External links Official website