The WaiBOP United Gazette
Market17 Aug 2026
WaiBOP United turn down Auckland City for Matt Singh
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
Ben Colvey 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 WaiBOP United this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
The dugout17 Aug 2026
No hiding place for Winston Just
“I pick players who do the work. All of it.” No name was spoken; every camera still turned to Winston Just, and the manager let it.
Squad17 Aug 2026
Noah Wood signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Noah Wood commits to WaiBOP United for another 3 years.
Market17 Aug 2026
The Winston Payne story refuses to die
It has been denied twice and printed three times, which is the usual arithmetic. Until Winston Payne signs something — a contract at WaiBOP United or anywhere else — this column belongs to him.
Market17 Aug 2026
The shop window has Liberato McCowatt in it
WaiBOP United have let the market know Liberato McCowatt can be had. No price in the advert, but everyone in the trade knows roughly what it says.
In brief
- The dugout Noah Wood asks for a word with the manager
- Market Tommy De Vries’s agent stirs the pot again
- The dugout Noah Just keeps his manager's vote
- Squad Marco De Vries back in training