Otago United
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Otago United is a soccer club based in Dunedin
, New Zealand
.
It participates in the ASB Premiership. Their previous home stadium is Carisbrook in the South Dunedin suburb of Caversham
which is the soon the replaced home of Otago Rugby. However for their first three seasons they were based at the much smaller Caledonian Ground
(the traditional home of Otago Football), in the fourth season they were based Carisbrook before a season at Sunnyvale in season five. Starting from the 2011-12 ASB Premiership season the club will based in the new Forsyth Barr Stadium.
In the inaugural season (2004/2005), Otago United finished second from bottom but they improved to finish 5th out of 8 in the next season. However Otago United went from bad to worse in 2006/07 finishing in dead last and ending the season being humiliated 8-0 by league winners Waitakere United
. The following season was slightly better finishing in seventh, ahead of Canterbury United, despite achieving the record for the least goals scored in around robin season. The shortened 2008-09 season saw the team secure 2 wins (both 2-1 over Canterbury United, Home and Away) and Two draws (3-3 at home vs Waikato and 1-1 vs Wellington Away). Despite the season been seven games shorter they still managed to score three more goals than the previous season.
(NZFC). Based in Dunedin, Otago United, the sole representative from Federation 7, is one of eight teams competing in the NZFC. The club was formed by 21 clubs and 4 associations from within the geographic area from Timaru
south to Invercargill
.
Lutz Pfannenstiel
, the only player to play professionally on every FIFA continent once called Otago United home.
Head Coach: Richard Murray
Assistant Coach: Andy Duncan
Assistant Coach: Neil MacKenzie
Assistant Coach: Matt Scoles
Assistant Coach: Tim Horner
Physio: Dusty Quinn
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. It is considered to be one of the four main urban centres of New Zealand for historic, cultural, and geographic reasons. Dunedin was the largest city by territorial land area until...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
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It participates in the ASB Premiership. Their previous home stadium is Carisbrook in the South Dunedin suburb of Caversham
Caversham, New Zealand
Caversham is one of the older suburbs of the South Island New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is sited at the western edge of the city's central plain at the mouth of the steep Caversham Valley, which rises to the saddle of Lookout Point...
which is the soon the replaced home of Otago Rugby. However for their first three seasons they were based at the much smaller Caledonian Ground
Caledonian Ground
The Caledonian Ground, often simply known as "The Caley", is a major sports venue in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. It is primarily used for soccer and athletics, and has a capacity of 7,500.-Location:...
(the traditional home of Otago Football), in the fourth season they were based Carisbrook before a season at Sunnyvale in season five. Starting from the 2011-12 ASB Premiership season the club will based in the new Forsyth Barr Stadium.
In the inaugural season (2004/2005), Otago United finished second from bottom but they improved to finish 5th out of 8 in the next season. However Otago United went from bad to worse in 2006/07 finishing in dead last and ending the season being humiliated 8-0 by league winners Waitakere United
Waitakere United
Waitakere United is a football club based in Waitakere City, New Zealand. They are one of the franchises in the ASB Premiership. They play their home games at Fred Taylor Park in Kumeu.-History:...
. The following season was slightly better finishing in seventh, ahead of Canterbury United, despite achieving the record for the least goals scored in around robin season. The shortened 2008-09 season saw the team secure 2 wins (both 2-1 over Canterbury United, Home and Away) and Two draws (3-3 at home vs Waikato and 1-1 vs Wellington Away). Despite the season been seven games shorter they still managed to score three more goals than the previous season.
History
Otago United was formed in 2004 to compete in the New Zealand Football ChampionshipNew Zealand Football Championship
The New Zealand Football Championship is the national association football league in New Zealand. It is a professional/semi-professional status Association football sports Franchise league that is operated by New Zealand Football...
(NZFC). Based in Dunedin, Otago United, the sole representative from Federation 7, is one of eight teams competing in the NZFC. The club was formed by 21 clubs and 4 associations from within the geographic area from Timaru
Timaru
TimaruUrban AreaPopulation:27,200Extent:Former Timaru City CouncilTerritorial AuthorityName:Timaru District CouncilPopulation:42,867 Land area:2,736.54 km² Mayor:Janie AnnearWebsite:...
south to Invercargill
Invercargill
Invercargill is the southernmost and westernmost city in New Zealand, and one of the southernmost cities in the world. It is the commercial centre of the Southland region. It lies in the heart of the wide expanse of the Southland Plains on the Oreti or New River some 18 km north of Bluff,...
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Lutz Pfannenstiel
Lutz Pfannenstiel
Lutz Pfannenstiel is a German football goalkeeper.- Club career :Pfannenstiel is mostly famous for having played for 25 different clubs all around the world during his career, including stints in Germany, England, New Zealand, Singapore, USA, Brazil, South Africa, Finland, Malaysia, Malta,...
, the only player to play professionally on every FIFA continent once called Otago United home.
Coaches
In the first season Otago United was coached by former Fulham Assistant Johan Koustall. The second season saw the arrival of former Irish International Terry Phelan to be the clubs player/coach. This lasted for four seasons until the end of the 2008-09 season where due to poor results he was replaced by his assistant Malcolm Fleming. Fleming coached for the 2009-10 and 2010-2011 seasons, but in August 2011 stepped down citing lack of funds to bring in players from outside the region, concerns that playing young local players could be detrimental, and the need for changes on the Otago United board. In September 2011 it was announced that Caversham AFC coach, Richard Murray would take the reins for the 2011-2012 season.Current squad
2011-12Head Coach: Richard Murray
Assistant Coach: Andy Duncan
Assistant Coach: Neil MacKenzie
Assistant Coach: Matt Scoles
Assistant Coach: Tim Horner
Physio: Dusty Quinn