The Waitakere United Sentinel
Market3 Aug 2026
Monty Bell puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Waitakere United, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad3 Aug 2026
A falling-out at Waitakere United
Stefan Fenton and a teammate went at it, and not about football. Training grounds are small places and a long season makes them smaller.
Transfer targets3 Aug 2026
Door shut on Lewis McCann
Waitakere United asked and Fleetwood Town said no without discussing a figure. It is the least ambiguous answer in football and the one clubs most often come back to test.
Market3 Aug 2026
Eyes on Bill Garbett again
The phone has started ringing about Bill Garbett again, and this time the name on the line is Team Wellington. Waitakere United are listening politely and promising nothing.
Squad3 Aug 2026
Words at Waitakere United training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Owen Smith 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.
The dugout3 Aug 2026
Stefan Fenton asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
In brief
- Market Michael Garbett told to find a new club
- Squad The armband goes to Stefan Fenton
- Squad Michael Garbett is not saying it is over
- Market Jake Stamatelopoulos placed on the list