Gary Cole is one of the most respected figures in Australian football history, and in Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we look back at an incredible playing career that helped shape the National Soccer League.
Gary reflects on growing up in England, moving to Australia, discovering football in Victoria during the 1970s, and becoming one of the NSL's most prolific goalscorers with Heidelberg United. We also discuss the ethnic-club era, winning back-to-back Golden Boots, representing the Socceroos, and some of the defining moments that made the NSL such an important chapter in Australian football.
Whether you remember the NSL firsthand or want to learn more about one of the game's most influential eras, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the people who lived it.
