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The WaiBOP United Gazette
10 Aug 2026
From our football correspondent
Steady
Market10 Aug 2026
WaiBOP United say no — this time
The offer from Hawke's Bay United for Stefan Wood was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Deklan Just signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Deklan Just commits to WaiBOP United for another 3 years.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Tempers go at WaiBOP United
Michael Wood was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
In brief
- Squad Words at WaiBOP United training over how hard people work
- Squad No hiding place for Tim Bell
- Market Auckland City expected to open talks for Jai Payne
- Market Ben Reid is free to find somewhere else