Gary Cole

Nationalityaus Australia
PositionForward
Past TeamsHeidelberg United FC
Seasons1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

GARY COLE

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE (2003) – Medal of Excellence

Born in England in 1956, Gary Cole settled in Melbourne where he was a striker for Ringwood City in the State League. In 1977 he joined Fitzroy where he scored 11 goals in the NSL’s inaugural season. Attracting the selectors’ attention, Cole was chosen to represent Victoria as a member of the Australian Under 23 team. In June 1978 he scored in his first senior international against Greece in Melbourne. Cole continued his scoring ways, especially against touring teams. Cole was selected for the 1980 overseas tour and the 1984 World Cup campaign. He also played against Czechoslovakia, England, Mexico, Israel and New Zealand. In 1981 he scored seven goals against Fiji, setting a World Cup record that lasted until 2001. During his international career Cole made 38 appearances (19 A Internationals) for Australia, scoring 21 goals. He played 240 NSL matches, scoring 109 goals and was leading NSL goal scorer in 1980 and 1981.

Career: 1972 – 1986
Position: Striker
Australian Internationals: 40
International goals scored: 20
Internationals debut: v Greece (Friendly) L1-2 11 June 1978
Previous Clubs: South Yarra (Vic), Wilhelmina (Vic), Heidelberg (Vic), Preston (Australia), Croydon (Vic)

Ampol Cup

SeasonClubGoalsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
1980Heidelberg United FC3004
1982Heidelberg United FC0004
1983Heidelberg United FC0005
Total-30013

Dockerty Cup

SeasonClubGoalsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
1980Heidelberg United FC0001
1981Heidelberg United FC0001
1982Heidelberg United FC0001
1983Heidelberg United FC0001
Total-0004

League

SeasonClubGoalsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
1976Heidelberg United FC50021
1977Heidelberg United FC110025
1978Heidelberg United FC110025
1979Heidelberg United FC150029
1980Heidelberg United FC250030
1981Heidelberg United FC160030
1982Heidelberg United FC90031
1983Heidelberg United FC70015
Total-9900206

NSL Cup

SeasonClubGoalsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
1977Heidelberg United FC3003
1978Heidelberg United FC2003
1979Heidelberg United FC0002
1980Heidelberg United FC0006
1981Heidelberg United FC1003
1982Heidelberg United FC1004
1983Heidelberg United FC2003
Total-90024

Career Total

SeasonGoalsYellow CardsRed CardsAppearances
197650021
1977140028
1978130028
1979150031
1980280041
1981170034
1982100040
198390024
Total11100247