Redlands United
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club from the Cleveland
Cleveland, Queensland
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, Brisbane
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, Queensland
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. The club was formed in 1918, and will controversially play in the Brisbane Premier League
Brisbane Premier League
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(BPL) in 2010 after merging with former Queensland State League
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(QSL) side Redland City Devils. Redlands United is the second oldest association football club in Queensland
Queensland
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. The club's current president is Peter Clark
Peter Clark
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2010 Season
Redlands started the season relatively well, including a 7-0 thumping of Brisbane City at Spencer Park. However, due to a number of injuries the team struggled with consistancy and found themselves in a relegation battle. Thankfully for the club, their form picked up at the end of the season and they finished well clear of danger in 8th place of the Brisbane Premier LeagueBrisbane Premier League
Brisbane Premier League is the first tier of senior football league in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, run by Football Brisbane . After a 26 match regular season, the top 6 teams on the league table qualify for the finals series...
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