The Waitakere United Sentinel
Market24 Aug 2026
Cameron Smith 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 The request is on a desk at Waitakere United, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad24 Aug 2026
Callum Smith 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 Waitakere United this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Squad24 Aug 2026
Words at Waitakere United training over how hard people work
Somebody said out loud what several people had been thinking. Jake Colvey 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.
Squad24 Aug 2026
Francis McCowatt signs on for more
“Some decisions take a long time. This one took ten minutes, and most of that was finding a pen.” Francis McCowatt and Waitakere United agree another 3 years.
Market24 Aug 2026
Tim Kirwan is free to find somewhere else
“I was told straight, and I would rather have it straight.” The manager at Waitakere United has been clear about where Tim Kirwan stands, which is more than many ever get.
The dugout24 Aug 2026
Francis McCowatt 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
- The dugout The manager comes out for Bill Waine
- Squad Monty Singh is not doing himself any favours
- Market Chris Reid goes out on loan