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The mastermind behind Wayne Rooney's surprise video message to a North Canterbury football club is hopeful he can get another big name to get behind their push for Southern League promotion

The mastermind behind Wayne Rooney's surprise video message to a North Canterbury football club is hopeful he can get another big name to get behind their push for Southern League promotion

6 September 2024

Waimak United's players were left in disbelief following the former England international's words of encouragement, leading into their 4-1 win over Burwood.

The club's director of football - Harry Trethowan - made it happen after becoming friends several years ago with Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett... Rooney's now the head coach of the English Championship club.

Trethowan says he's got something else in the pipeline.

Waimak United have a home-and-away two leg semi final against FC Nelson starting next week - the winner will face Wanaka for a spot in the Southern League.

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14 Oct: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley is investigating ways to get the best out of star striker Chris Wood in their football friendly against Malaysia in Auckland tonight

14 Oct: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley is demanding a dominant display against Malaysia in Auckland tonight

13 Oct: The All Whites are relishing the opportunity to play their next three games on home soil

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12 Oct: All Whites captain Chris Wood has commended Tahiti for making them earn their 3-nil victory in their World Cup qualifier in Vanuatu

11 Oct: A narrow 1-nil halftime lead over Tahiti didn't look likely for the All Whites, after Eli Just opened the scoring in the second minute in Vanuatu

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