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Special Sub-Topic: Adelaide United: 2010-11


Who wore Adelaide United's number 1 in the 2010-11 season?

    Eugene Galekovic. Mark Birighiti was the second choice keeper, and Cristiano didn't play for the Reds.

Who was Adelaide's captain in the season?
    Travis Dodd. Marcos Flores and Mathew Leckie were new to the club while Monterosso didn't play much.

What is Adelaide United's nickname?
    The Reds. Adelaide play in red giving them that nickname. Adelaide also go by the name of United, but are mostly known as the Reds.

Where do Adelaide United play their home games?
    Hindmarsh Stadium. The Saporo Dome was one of the host stadiums for the 2002 World Cup. Stadio Olimpico was home to Italy, and AS Roma and Sakai was the team's former sponsor. Hindmarsh Stadium is in Adelaide and holds up to 17,000 people.

Who was appointed the club's manager at the start of the 2010-11 season?
    Rini Coolen. Aurelio Vidmar was manager in the 2009-10 season, and Vant Schip was manager of Melbourne Heart. Straka managed North Queensland.

Adelaide was a foundation club in the A-League when it started in the 2005-06 season. In which year was Adelaide United founded?
    2003. Adelaide United were formed in 2003. They were minor premiers in the inaugural 2005-06 A-League season (finished first at the end of the season), but were eliminated from the end-of-season pay-offs (which were won by Syndey FC).

Which two Adelaide players went to China with the Young Socceroos in 2010?
    Mathew Leckie and Mark Birighiti. Mathew Leckie and Mark Birighiti were chosen to play for the Young Soceroos in the Under 20 World Cup. Travis Dodd and Joe Keenan were too old, and Monterosso wasn't picked for the 23-man squad.

Who was Adelaide's very first manager?
    John Cosmina. John Cosmina was manager until 2007 when Aurelio Vidmar took charge. He then stayed on until 2010, and interim manager Phil Stubbins took over for one month, until Rini Coolen was appointed at the start of the 2010-11 season.

Who was Adelaide's specialist coach in the 2010-11 season?
    Carl Veart. A specialist coach is a coach who helps players who are weak in certain areas.

What was the team's first result of the 2010-11 season?
    0-0 Draw vs Newcastle Jets. Adelaide drew at home draw with the 2007-08 premiers, Newcastle Jets.


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