Waikato Bop Football
WaiBOP United was on the end of another close defeat in Christchurch on Sunday, as they pushed in form Canterbury United all the way but came up just short. Head Coach Peter Smith was pleased and disappointed in equal measure. “I’m pleased that we’re competitive every week and particularly today given we had some guys …
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WaiBOP United’s youth team opens their ASB Youth League campaign with a home match against Hawke’s Bay United at the Matamata Domain on Saturday January 11. The side is shaping up nicely under the coaching of Paul Drake and Paul Probert and had a solid pre-season prior to the Christmas break. Drake is happy with …
Read More “» Preview – WaiBOP Utd v Hawke’s Bay Utd – Youth”
Bay SportsMed WaiBOP United has began their ASB Youth League campaign with a solid 1-1 draw at the Matamata Domain against the visiting Hawke’s Bay United. It was a result neither side could have any complaints about as they were evenly matched, although both would have been marginally disappointed not to nick all three points. A …
WaiBOP United has returned from a long day out in Wellington after finding themselves on the end of another away defeat. The match, played at Westpac Stadium, was a perfect pre-Christmas opportunity for both teams to push themselves right back into play-off contention. The hosts made the most of this opportunity while United fell just …
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This Sunday’s ASB Premiership match against Team Wellington at Westpac Stadium is important for both sides as the race to the play-offs heats up. The league currently has a congested look to the top six and three points to either side in this one will be a huge boost and seen as the perfect way to …
Our supporters group has decided to provide a trophy for the Supporters Player of the Year, which will be presented at WaiBOP United’s end of season awards function. If you would like to get involved with the supporters group by helping towards the cost of the trophy you can contact Grant Stantiall at [email protected]. Grant’s …
Our youth team travels to Kiwitea Street on Saturday to take on the 2014 ASB Youth League favourites, Auckland City, in what will probably be their toughest match of the season. We began the season with a good showing and took a point from a 1-1 draw with Hawke’s Bay United, but this Saturday’s match will be …
After a solid debut ASB Premiership season WaiBOP United is already making plans for the 2014/15 campaign. One of the franchise’s key figures from the recently completed campaign was head coach Peter Smith and the franchise is pleased to confirm he will continue in this role. Peter Arndell, the CEO of WaiBOP Football Federation, the …
Cambridge’s Pete Lewis may one day owe his sight to reading The Range at a WaiBOP United match last summer. The lead singer of rock band 8 Steps to Madness and a social footballer, Lewis self–tested his vision using the simple test in The Range, our match day magazine. As a result, he sought medical …
2015/16 Loaded WaiBOP United Player Awards Player of the Year: Scott Hilliar. Fans’ Player of the Year: Stephen Hoyle. Players’ Player of the Year: Scott Hilliar. Young Player of the Year: Adam Mitchell. Leading Goal Scorer: Stephen Hoyle (10 goals). Full back Scott Hilliar has capped a fine 2015/16 ASB Premiership season for Loaded WaiBOP …
