The Hawke's Bay United Courier
Market17 Aug 2026
Hawke's Bay United turn down Waitakere United for Chris Garbett
The offer was not close and it was refused without much discussion. Whether the second one is refused as quickly is another matter.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Alex Kirwan in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Hawke's Bay United this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Michael Okoh signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Michael Okoh commits to Hawke's Bay United for another 3 years.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Words at Hawke's Bay United training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Ryan Singh is at the centre of it, and the squad will now find out whether the standard rises or the pair of them simply stop speaking.
Squad17 Aug 2026
No hiding place for Ryan Singh
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Ryan Singh, and the manager let it.
Market17 Aug 2026
No place for Monty Garbett in the plan
“The manager did not use many words, and he did not need to.” Monty Garbett has his answer from Hawke's Bay United; what he does with it is the next window’s story.
In brief
- Market Hawke's Bay United add cover with Michael Okoh
- Market The shop window has Deklan Garbett in it