John Kosmina
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alexander John Kosmina | ||
Date of birth | 17 August 1956 | ||
Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
–1973 |
Polonia Adelaide | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1976 |
Polonia Adelaide | ||
1977 | West Adelaide Hellas | 23 | (12) |
1978 |
Adelaide City | 4 | (0) |
1978–1979 | Arsenal | 1 | (0) |
1979–1980 | West Adelaide Hellas | 44 | (12) |
1981–1986 | Sydney City | 150 | (89) |
1987–1988 |
Sydney Olympic | 44 | (13) |
1989 |
APIA Leichhardt | 24 | (6) |
1990 |
Sutherland Sharks | ||
International career | |||
1976–1988 | Australia | 60 | (25[1]) |
Managerial career | |||
1994–1995 | Warringah Dolphins | ||
1995–1998 |
Newcastle Breakers | ||
1999–2003 |
Brisbane Strikers | ||
2003–2007 | Adelaide United | ||
2007–2009 | Sydney FC | ||
2010–2011 |
Adelaide Raiders | ||
2011 |
Croydon Kings | ||
2011–2012 |
Adelaide United (Caretaker) | ||
2012–2013 |
Adelaide United | ||
2016–2019 | Brisbane City | ||
2020–2021 |
Brisbane Strikers | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Alexander John Kosmina (born 17 August 1956), known as John Kosmina, is an Australian former
Career
Kosmina's father was from Poland and came to Australia after World War II. Kosmina's family lived in Port Adelaide, in a heavily Polish community. Kosmina was pushed into football by his father who worked in football.[2][3]
Kosmina is of
On his return, he went on to become one of the
Kosmina was captain of the Australian national football team, and helped the team win the Merlion Cup twice. He cited Peter Wilson as a player who had influenced his work as a captain.[2]
During the 1985 season, CR Vasco da Gama toured Australia, playing against various teams in a series of games. Kosmina scored the winning goal in his team's game against Vasco de Gama, which helped Australia win the series and later cited it as one of the best goals he had ever scored.[2]
Managerial career
After retiring, he began coaching the Warringah Dolphins in the New South Wales state leagues, before coaching
Adelaide United
In 2003, he became the inaugural coach of
Finishing 2nd on the table behind
He was then appointed by
Sydney FC
After the sacking of
Sydney FC beat the
Adelaide Raiders
He was announced the manager of the
Return to Adelaide United
On 18 December 2011 he signed as caretaker coach with
Brisbane City
In August 2015, Kosmina was appointed senior coach and football leader at National Premier Leagues Queensland club Brisbane City, signing a three-year contract.[14] In November 2018, it was announced that he would join the coaching staff at St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace, taking responsibility for the Open First and Second XI teams, as well as the Year 10 and 11 teams, as part of a partnership between the college and Brisbane City.[15]
Brisbane Strikers
In November 2020, Brisbane Strikers announced that Kosmina would return to the club as senior coach,[16] 17 years after he last coached the side. After a string of shocking results Kosmina was sacked by the club on Monday 24 May
On 24 May 2021, it was announced via a club statement on the club website that the Brisbane Strikers and Kosmina would be parting ways.[17] This decision came after a poor run of form which saw the Strikers not take a single point from their first ten games in the 2021 NPL Queensland Season.[18]
Media
He occasionally appears on Fox Sports as a commentator and football analyst. Kosmina co-hosts a weekly Internet television show about football on Australia Live TV with Ross Aloisi, Two Up Front[19] and the episodes are on AustraliaLiveTV.com.
International goals
- Scores and results list goal tally first.
No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Opening Goal |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 27 October 1976 | Beijing Workers Stadium |
Chinese Selection | 3–3 | 4–5 | Friendly Game | No |
2 | 27 October 1976 | Beijing Workers Stadium |
Chinese Selection | 3–4 | 4–5 | Friendly Game | No |
3 | 9 November 1976 | Eindhoven, Netherlands | PSV Eindhoven | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly Game | No |
4 | 2 February 1977 | Olympic Park Stadium | Red Star Belgrade | 1–3 | 1–3 | Friendly Game | No |
5 | 20 July 1977 | Sydney Sports Ground | Arsenal F.C. | 1–0 | 3–1 | Friendly Game | Yes |
6 | 28 July 1977 | Olympic Park Stadium | Red Star Belgrade | 1–0 | 2–3 | Friendly Game | Yes |
7 | 16 March 1977 | Ba, Fiji | Taiwan | 0–1 | 1–2 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
8 | 27 March 1977 | Sydney Cricket Ground | New Zealand | 3–1 | 3–1 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
9 | 10 July 1977 | Adelaide, Australia | Hong Kong | 1–0 | 3–0 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | Yes |
10 | 10 July 1977 | Adelaide, Australia | Hong Kong | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
11 | 28 August 1977 | Sydney Sports Ground | South Korea | 1–1 | 1–2 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
12 | 28 August 1977 | Sydney Sports Ground | South Korea | 1–2 | 1–2 | 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
13 | 20 May 1981 | Olympic Park Stadium | Indonesia | 1–0 | 2–0 | 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | Yes |
14 | 10 June 1981 | Hindmarsh Stadium | Taiwan | 2–0 | 3–2 | 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC and OFC) | No |
15 | 10 October 1982 | Singapore National Stadium |
Thailand | 0–3 | 0–4 | Friendly Game | No |
16 | 10 October 1982 | Singapore National Stadium |
Thailand | 0–4 | 0–4 | Friendly Game | No |
17 | 15 October 1982 | Singapore National Stadium |
Malaysia | 0–3 | 0–5 | Friendly Game | No |
18 | 26 November 1983 | Inglewood, Perth | Western Australia | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly Game | No |
19 | 30 November 1983 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur FA |
1–2 | 1–4 | Friendly Game | No |
20 | 30 November 1983 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur FA |
1–3 | 1–4 | Friendly Game | No |
21 | 2 December 1983 | Singapore | Singapore | 1–1 | 1–3 | Friendly Game | No |
22 | 4 December 1983 | Singapore | China | 2–1 | 2–1 | Merlion Cup | No |
23 | 10 December 1983 | Singapore | Thailand | 0–2 | 0–2 | Merlion Cup | No |
24 | 15 December 1983 | Singapore | South Korea | 0–1 | 1–3 | Merlion Cup | Yes |
25 | 18 December 1983 | Singapore | Singapore | 2–2 | 2–4 | Merlion Cup | No |
26 | 2 June 1984 | Sydney Cricket Ground | Rangers F.C. | 2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly Game | No |
27 | 7 June 1984 | Lang Park, Brisbane | Nottingham Forest F.C. | 1–0 | 2–2 | Friendly Game | Yes |
27 | 21 June 1984 | Sydney, Australia | Iraklis 1908 Thessaloniki F.C. |
1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly Game | Yes |
29 | 14 November 1984 | Manchester, England | Manchester City F.C. | 1–2 | 1–3 | Friendly Game | No |
30 | 9 May 1985 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly Game | Yes |
31 | 9 May 1985 | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama |
2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly Game | No |
32 | 15 September 1985 | Middle Park, Melbourne | Victorian All-Stars | 0–1 | 2–3 | Friendly Game | Yes |
33 | 15 September 1985 | Middle Park, Melbourne | Victorian All-Stars | 0–2 | 2–3 | Friendly Game | No |
Honours
Player
Individual
Manager
- Adelaide United
- 2005–2006
Kosmina Street in the Sydney suburb of Glenwood is named for him,[24] along with Kosmina Crescent in the northern Adelaide suburb of Hillbank.
John Kosmina Medal
The award given to the player of the match in the National Premier Leagues Grand Final each year is named in his honour.
References
- ^ The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps and Captains Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c National Soccer Monthly, August 1985, Issue 4, publisher: National Soccer Monthly, published: 1985
- ^ a b John Kosmina: Socceroo legend talks about Sydney City, the NSL and more with Sasha Pete, Sasha Pete, 2021, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ a b Football Legend: John Kosmina, Neds Australia, 2022, retrieved 13 March 2023
- ^ David Davutovic (22 February 2007). "Kosmina sacked". The Daily Telegraph. Australia. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
- ^ "Sydney FC unveil Kosmina". 24 October 2007. Archived from the original on 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Kosmina parts ways with Sydney FC". ABC Online. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
- ^ "Kosmina, Aloisi now SA coaches".
- ^ Migliaccio, Val. "Kossie's back to where it started". The Advertiser. Adelaide.
- ^ "Latest Football Australia News". Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ "Adelaide replaces Coolen with Kosmina". Archived from the original on 16 July 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
- ^ "Kosmina reappointed as Coach – Adelaide United FC 2011". Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ Earle, Richard. "John Kosmina leaves Adelaide United because of lack of trust with management". The Advertiser. Adelaide.
- ^ "Coaching Coup as Brisbane City Fc Signs Famed Coach John Kosmina". Brisbane City FC. 24 August 2015. Archived from the original on 30 April 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ Smale, S (10 November 2017). "MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT – Brisbane City announce historic partnership with St Joseph's College Gregory Terrace". Brisbane City FC. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ FC, Brisbane Strikers. "John Kosmina named Brisbane Strikers FC Senior Academy Head Coach". Brisbane Strikers FC. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ FC, Brisbane Strikers. "Club Statement: Changes to Senior Coaching Structure". Brisbane Strikers FC. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Ladder for NPL Men's 2021". GameDay. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Two Up Front". AustraliaLiveTV.com.
- ^ "Teams of the Decade: 1981–1989". Socceroos.com.au. 20 December 2013.
- ^ "KOSSIE IN THE MEDIA". W Sports and Media.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
- ^ "John Kosmina". Arsenal.com. 20 July 2023.
- ^ "NPL TITLE GOES ON THE LINE". Football NSW.com.au. 10 October 2013.
- ^ O'Maley, Christine (20 January 2010). "Park is a goner". Blacktown Advocate. Cumberland Newspapers. p. 14.
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