From the Farm to the Mountain

Scarlet Blurb – OMU Ladies The next 3 years saw the team With the season nearly over the
First Team continue to thrive with loyalty Scarlets are having a stellar season
and positivity leading the way. sitting top of the table 12 points clear
The Scarlets are the epitome of rising The Scarlets maintained being in of their nearest rivals. Promotion
from humble beginnings; what Division 1 but unfortunately due to a to division 1 is not far off, a great
started as a casual conversation turbulent season as a result of covid achievement in the club’s centenary
between Dionne Heremaia-Dale, the team unanimously decided to year. What was outcome of season
Jade Naus, Pip McGregor and drop down to Division 2.
Urshula Ansell turned into an up-
and- coming legacy within the club This centennial year the Scarlet’s
for women’s football. Girls were are stronger than ever, approaching
recruited over a short amount of time the first game with a full coaching
but over the expanse of Auckland and managing team along with
with some through mutual contact months of preparation. The team
and some through mere chance. found themselves in a position no
other OMUAFC women’s team has
Despite our establishment in 2016 been in by winning a Kate Sheppard
without a coach we worked our way knockout cup game. With the season
through the season and moving not yet over but the team remaining
into 2017 we managed to secure a undefeated, thus far scoring 49 goals,
full-time coach, Ramu Prasad. Little and only conceding 7, history may be
did we know we had a winning team repeating itself…
brewing in Division 2. With no keeper
either the girls put their hearts and A special thank you to everyone that
bodies on the line by taking a turn has contributed to the scarlet’s team
each week. The sheer determination over the years; Ramu and Judith
and courage sent us to the top of the Prasad, Staane Rowe, Dave Lovegrove,
table with 86 goals scored and only Urshula Ansell, Amy McKay, Ricky
8 conceded! With these statistics our Espinoza, Jack Wilkinson and to
top of the table spot and undefeated our core girls, Jade Naus, Chelsea
season was secured only to be McMillan, Rhiannon Prasad, Jade
topped off by winning Team of The Ramritu, Holly Garnham, Rebekah
Year. Withers and Kelsey Dzaferic.

Played Win Draw Loss For Against Goal Total
Difference
33
Onehunga Mangere United 11 11 0 0 49 7 42
Scarlete WC2
11 81 2 34 12 22 25
Waiheke United W2 22 24
11 73 1 36 14 6 16
Northern Rovers Gazelles 9 15
11 5 1 5 24 18 -3 13
Central United W2 -10 11
11 4 3 4 20 11
Northern Rovers Swannies
10 3 4 3 19 22
Bay Olympic Dream W2
12 3 2 7 30 40
Hibiscus Coast AFC-WD2 All
Sorts 12 2 2 8 28 52 -24 8
Waiuku AFC W2
11 1 2 8 5 28 -23 5
Western Springs AFC Hot
Springs W2 10 1 2 7 11 52 -41 5
North Shore United AUT W2

PAULA SIEBERT-LIFE
MEMBER AND FOOTBALL
CLUB PRESIDENT
Believe it or not, I first joined ha-ha. I have to say though the last to volunteer. I have been on the
OMUAFC in 1997 to meet new 14 years playing with The Dunks have committee for 16 of the 24 years I
people. I had recently become a been the best, and I am proud to call have been at OM. I have had many
single mum of 2 and was new to each and every one you beautiful rolls over the years and formed
living in Mangere Bridge, although I wahine my whanau, and I wouldn’t some strong friendships along the
did attend Mangere Bridge Primary have it any other way. way. I won an AFF award for Service
School back in the day. The last 24 to Football in 2011. Pretty proud of
years at OM have played a huge part I have been coaching at OM for as this.There are plenty of memories I
in my life. Who would have thought long as I can remember, coaching would love to share. Off course the
that I would be a Life Member and Danielle, Hayden & Cameron’s OM best one for me has to be meeting
the Club President in its 100th Year? teams at some stage, and a lot of my wonderful husband Scott
Definitely not me. others along the way while doing who at the time was the 1st Team
numerous coaching courses through Goalkeeper. Surprising everyone
My first game for OM was against AFF so I could pass on the knowledge when one day we hopped out of
Hibiscus Coast. I was nervous, as I I learnt. It is great to see some of Steve Mateljan’s car holding hands.
had never played football before. the players I have coached, playing We still had the open deck at that
Coming from a rugby background I through the ranks and now playing stage and the looks on everyone’s
didn’t know much. But I had nothing senior football. Gosh showing my faces was priceless. We even tied the
to fear, and as they say, “the rest is age now lol. I have run our First Kicks knot at the top of the hill overlooking
history.” I have played, alongside a lot programme on and off for the past the No 1 field and had our wedding
of awesome ladies since then and 10 years. Did you know OM was the reception in the clubrooms.
formed some awesome friendships. first club in NZ to start the First Kicks
There are far too many to name, but Programme? We were a pilot club for There are other memories that stand
I’m sure you know who you are. In AFF. out for me. One being all the trips
2007 I was inducted into The Dunks. to Tauranga for their annual ladies’
I think I was even more nervous then, Volunteering at OM has been tournaments. Weekends full of fun
easy. It is such an awesome place and laughter with a bit of footy

thrown in. OM even came close to The Dunks Emma Harris, Sandra and Karen
winning one year back in the day. But Popata and Anthea and
instead, we won the Team Karaoke 3 players from 2002 season started
Competition the night before with a new team in 2004, to be known Francine Gabriel have all added to
Debbie Solomon singing Fleetwood as… The Dunks. The team enjoys the family vibe over the years. The
Mac. Man, that girl can sing. Another alcoholic beverages, so the name was team go away on end of season
fond memory from Tauranga is with started as ’The Drunks’ but changed trips every year but it’s at the end of
the Dunks, when Bruce Loftus was to something more PC. The Dunks season prizegiving that the Dunks
coaching us, and he made us take have played 17 years for Onehunga really make their mark. Every year
rolling subs literally. We had to roll Mangere United A.F.C and in that sees a different theme for fancy dress
on and off the field lol. Dress code for time approximately 65 gals have with every member going all out in
that day was whatever you wore to represented the team. costume.
bed the night before.
But these ladies needed a leader….
I played in the game where we Many tried, Kelly Albert 03-04, Scuba
lost 20 - 0 to Three Kings Utd in a Steve, 06-07, Bruce Loftus 08-10
Knockout Cup game. OM was told (with Charlie and Hayden) and Karl
they had to field a team or pay the Barry 2011. They tried, and when they
fine, so we put together a last-minute left … we won!
team made up of girls from all our
ladies teams combined. TKU had But it is not all serious, it’s all about
most of the then current Football family. Mothers and Daughters
Ferns playing. Toughest game I ever Danielle and Paula Makayla and
played. Francine have graced the team while
Sisters Franny, Rachel and Chelsea
I am proud to be a part of the Simpson, Ali and Shanyce Mohi, Kelly,
whanau at OM, and I am really Tanya, Cherie Whaanga, Neano and
glad to be a part of the 100 years
celebrations.

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

WOMENS REGIONAL 8

Back Row: P. Henderson, T. Wilson, J. Sims
Second Row: M. Morrissey-Brown, D. van der Heijden, L. McHugh, N. Stevens, K. Brown (Coach)

Front Row: K. Andrews, A. Howe, S. Thomas (Captain), R. Thomas, J. Wells
Absent: S. Williams, M. Ngawhika, M. Haworth

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

4TH DIVISION WOMENS – YELLOW TEAM
2004

Back Row: Tracey Wilson (Manager), Edwina Carter, Linda Still, Karen Makai-King
Second Row: Wayne Barry (Coach), Debbie van der Heijden, Angela Valamaka, Nikki Elder, Sorelle Groves

Front Row: Rachel Smith, Dionne Heremaia, Jo Owen (Captain), Angela Farr, Kathleen McGhie
Absent: Sonia Clearkin – Stuck in Germany Boo Hoo. Record: 2ND Place, played 18, Won 12, Lost 1, Drawn 5, For 40, Against 10.

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLU

SENIOR WOMENS 2ND DIVISION
2004

Back Row: Victoria Gothorp, Amanda, Starkey, Debra Alaalatoa, Adrienne Johnson, Jenny Locklett
Second Row: Grizz (Coach), Annie Vandersloot, Kath O’Donnell, Alesha Hay, Angela Gothorp, Kaye (Manager)

Front Row: Margie Le Grice, Paula Henderson, Oscar Searancke, Erin O’Donnell, Kate Swan
Absent: Kelly Andrews

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

Women’s Division 1 – Puma’s 2010

Back Row: JoAnne Owen, Pip Preston, Marietta Stanley, Dionne Heremaia
Second Row: Tanya Cotter, Liz Thomas, Angela Valamaka (Player/Coach), Maere Karika, Teariivahine Henry
Front Row: Rachael Holtom, Urshula Ansell, Ashleigh Patton, Esther Pekepo, Chanelle Carron, Lindsay Tepana

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

Division 3 Women Championship Winners The Dunks – 2013

Back Row: MitchiKis, AmyKis, HildeeKis, KarenKis, Chelskis
Second Row: TarnsKis, TurtleKis, LinaHillKis, ErinKis, MamaKis
Front Row: AliKis, MakaylaKis, DaniKis, SandyKis, GumbyKis, ShanyceKis
Inset: GabiKis. MIA: StaceKis. Record: Played 14, Won 10, Drawn 3, Lost 1, For 30, Against 15.

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

Womens Division 1 Lion Queens – 2014

Back Row: Hannah Walker-Smart, Pia Madritsch, Rachael Holtom, Chloe Gleeson
Second Row: Chiara Lowe, Danielle Elsmore, Alex van Schaardenburg (Coach), Tabitha Hughes, Gabriela Velaquez
Front Row: Maria Eliza, Katy Gleeson, Jamie Osborne, Tyler Hughes (Mascot), Hilary Osborne (Manager), Miriam Math, Hannah Giles

Absent: Urshula Ansell, Savannah McDonald

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

Womens Division 2 Scarlets Championship Winners – 2017

Back Row: Amy Mackay, Dayna Dalhousie, Joan Corbett, Hannah Waddell, Kelsey Dzaferic, Rebecca Lovegrove
Second Row: Ramu Prasad (Coach), Chelsea McMillan, Vickilee Watson, Holly Garnham, Rebekah Withers

Front Row: Rhiannon Prasad, Urshula Ansell (Manager), Jade Naus, Sheridan Grove, Esther-Grace Pekepo, Jade Ramritu
Record: Played 15, Won 14, Drawn 1, Lost 0, For 82, Against 6

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

Scarlets – 2018

Back Row: Chelsea McMillan, Kelsey Dzaferic, Joan Corbett, Sarah Brierly
Second Row: Ramu Prasad (Coach), Rebekah Withers, Holly Garnham, Danielle Chandler, Jade Ramritu, Emily Half

Front Row: Rhiannon Prasad, Tiana Dean, Jade Naus, Amy MacKay, Rose Pham, Sheridan Grove
Absent: Hayley Carter

THE FIRST SOFTBALLERS. Neville Haydon was in hospital having Management Committee should be
Onehunga 1950 an operation and the rest of the team formed so that they could run the
was steady but ordinary. Club and let the two codes get on
Between Football seasons, some with running their sports. Clubroom
of the Onehunga club members The team was Culshaw, Charlie matters used to take up a huge
decided to start a softball team to k e Acland, Ray Boland, J Lindsay, Bill amount of time at the Football
ep fit and to keep the team together. Barnett, D Montie, A Hanley, Leo committee meetings. I had been on
It was a raging success, winning 13 Haydon, J Hancey, J Boyes, M Powell, the Football Committee for many
of 14 games, scoring 333 runs and D Greenlees, Clark, Brass, McColl and years.
conceding 128 to win the third-grade Goddard.
title and knockout in the first year 5 Members of the Club spent two
and be runners-up in the second The softball section faded away not years writing up the Constitution
grade the next. As Dave Greenlees long after it started and would not be which was then adopted by the
was the only person to have played resurrected till many years later when codes.
before, he was elected captain. the club had established a home on
Mangere Mountain. Margaret foster, The 5 members were: Blair Robson,
Sometimes it was a struggle to get one of Onehunga Mangere softballs Murray Clark, Sid Foster, Pat Nelson.
nine players from the 12 registered, founding members picks up the Val Payne Management ran the Bar
especially in the final of the knockout story… and all things pertaining to the Club
when only eight were on the field. Rooms. The committee was made up
Then, still wet from a “swimming ONEHUNGA-MANGERE of 3 Football and 2 Softball people.
expedition”, the ninth man arrived. UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB
The Club was growing very nicely and
The team was: Neville Haydon 1st History of the Softball Club by then a twist of fate put us in a very
base, P Dunn 2nd, J Lawrence 3rd, Margaret Foster (Founding Member, unusual situation. We had a Division
J Lindsay pitcher, M Nicholson Secretary and Fundraiser) 1981-2001 One team from Papatoetoe want to
catcher, D Greenlees shortstop, C come and play for OM and this was
Acland left field, W Hogfather center When the Clubrooms were built the because they didn’t want to go up
field, L Sowdon right field and team Football Committee decided that we to Premiers for Papatoetoe, (they
manager G Rutherford, who played needed to have a summer sport to had won the right to do so) they just
more than he managed owing to utilize the new facilities. Two sports wanted to play Softball. They were
absentees. were tossed around, Cricket and a great asset to our club as they
Softball. were all very good players, so we
“The experienced coach”, whose welcomed them with open arms.
name has faded from memory, It was decided that Softball would be
taught the team well and it was all the sport of choice. A few members As fate would have it they won
great fun while it lasted. With key of the club had played Softball in Division One that first season and
pitcher Jim Lindsay and catcher the past so that was a good start. in those days if you won Div 1 you
Mal Nicholson not available for the By putting United in our name had a shot of going up to Premiers
following season, the players hung entitled the club to go to any United through Promotion Relegation. Ray
up their gloves. (The Eden softball Tournaments within NZ. Dale and his team did actually play
club did the reverse, forming a soccer in the relegation games against Mt
team and both halves of Eden went I am not able to recall how many Wellington but didn’t win the right to
on to be the dominant clubs in the teams we started off with, but I do go up BUT down the track Brothers
city and the country in their times). know that Sid Foster was in a Men’s amalgamated with Metro which left
team and there were a few boys’ a spot in the Premier competition.
Bill Banning, coach of the Eden side teams. Chris Foster aged 10 and We were first in line and were given
which did so well in the Chatham his Dad Sid were at the inaugural this amazing opportunity. By then
Cup in 1949 before winning it in 1950, training on Mangere Mountain. Ray and his team were comfortable
took over as Onehunga coach in 1951. Wayne Hunt was Chris’s first coach. to help us get into the Premier
Bill had coached the Leytonstone Grade.
team which won the Amateur FA After a couple of seasons one of
Cup for two years in succession and the boy’s teams decided to leave First off, we had to import a Pitcher
then lost the third final the next year. the club and go to Southern. Only and a Catcher from Canada. We
He had played amateur football two boys stayed loyal to OM and that only had a few weeks before the
at Aston Villa and Crystal Palace in was David Williams and Chris Foster. start of the season. Uniforms had
his 24 years of top-grade play. He A team was then built around David to be ordered and one of the club
came to New Zealand as trainer of and Chris and that’s when Greg members had to go to Hamilton to
the British boxing team at the 1950 Foster and some of his football mates pick up the uniforms just days out
Empire Games in Auckland and first became involved. It was also from the first game. Arron Adelman
decided to live here. when Glenys and I became involved (Pitcher) and Kelly Findling (Catcher)
on the Softball Committee. These arrived from Canada to play in our
His magic did not work for the boys were only 9–10-year-olds and first game which was over at United’s
Onehunga side which was saved Gordon Gibbons was their first coach. home ground in Mt Albert. Arron
from relegation at the very end A strong team was built around came back for a few years and ended
of the season when Thistle beat them and Greg Foster at 10 made up marrying a girl from the Ramblers
Comrades 9-2 to leave Comrades the Auckland Reps, in the Under 12 club.
and Onehunga at the bottom of the age group.
league. The tie prevented either team The club was so excited to have this
being relegated. Eastern Suburbs At this point it was decided that a opportunity and that first game saw
won the title and the Chatham Cup. the bleachers full of OM supporters
in their Red Jackets and caps with
OM emblazoned on them.

What exciting times. Saying that, Mark Fletcher (ex Mt Wellington) TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL
an awful lot of money had to be coached the Premier Reserves 84/85, GAME.
raised for this team. We had to bring and his son Isaac went on to play for
the Canadians out, provide them NZ. Gwen was the scorer. For 1995 softball chairperson, Kathy
with accommodation, a car and Anania, the highlight of her time
employment. It was a big ask but we Another stalwart was Brian Jefferies with the softball club was the first
did it thanks to the amazing club who coached the Premier Reserves year of success with the arrival of Ray
spirit that we had. Those Clubrooms in 87. Kevin Ryan was Captain and Dale and some of the Papatoetoe
were buzzing just about every Coach of a Premier Reserve side boys. They ripped through the
Saturday and all fundraising events 1983-4 season. winning the Major
enthusiastically supported. Chris Woolnough was Premier B championship and knockout
Coach in 86/87 with Warren Harlick and thrilling the club members.
These wonderful Premier players also Manager. Paddy O’Neill, Chris Woolnough. Ray
helped with our junior teams either Lowe, Frank Aro and Kevin Ryan were
coaching teams or helping with Murray Gatt was the Catcher and part of the team. Proud Sid Foster
pitching and catching sessions. Paddy O’Neill was the Pitcher in our was the president, Margaret Foster,
Promotion Relegation game again and Val Insley the wonderful back up
The biggest fundraising venture we Mt Wellington. workers.
took on was to sell $100 tickets to
50 businesses and the company Murray Gatt coached successful boys’ In the next season the club was
who won got to be the Premier’s teams. He was also a Soccer coach playing solidly but there were no
sponsor for that season with their for OM. obvious gaps in the top grade.
names on the uniforms. The money Suddenly. almost without warning.
raised was a tremendous help to Simon Roskovist played for our just six weeks out from the start of
keep our Premiers going. Premier team and went on to coach the 84-85 season, Metro combined
the Australian Women’s team Bob with Brothers and the gap was there.
It took quite some time to be able Mitchell from Mangere Bridge OM had the chance to become a top
to have our own homegrown players helped coach junior teams and team with no play-off. The problem
ready to play Premiers so at times we played Premiers was that there were no top line p
had to encourage players to come layers.
over to play for us from other clubs. Grant Mills coached our Premier
This was standard practice but not team for a couple of years. The phone to Canada was buzzing
much loyalty really. and, from over the horizon, help
The Tee Ball tournaments that we arrived in the form of pitcher Aaron
1992 saw us win the Auckland held up on Mangere Mountain were Adelman and catcher Kelly Findling,
Championship and National League amazing. We had diamonds set up the club’s first imports. The team
Qualifier against a very competitive down at Swanson Park, the JC Fields could survive, and did, with Adelman
Marist team. Team: and 4 diamonds up at the Club doing well. Ray Dale continued to be
grounds. Huge crowds and a lot of player- coach and Woolnough was
Mike Roberts (Ak Rep) Pitcher, fun and a lot of work by amazing captain.
Chris Foster Catcher, Steve Roberts, club members.
Damian Stininato, Michael Stininato, The giant Canadian pitcher Brian
Lauri Leonard, James Watkinson (Ak Greg and Chris Foster (until he broke Pallister. the man with no barriers
Rep), Matthew Pert, Mike Bristowe an Achilles tendon this season) to his friendships, overwhelmed the
(Ak Rep), Greg Foster, Errol Pokoi are still playing softball with Greg club in 1985-86. and overwhelmed.
coaching a school team and a Junior most of the opposing teams, and
Coach Joe Forsythe, Assistant Coach Waikato Rep team. that was nothing to do with his great
Laurie Roberts, Scorer Robyn Roberts, height although he looked down on
Greg Foster made the Colts team; he Sue Hart and Heather Collier were umpires. from close range and fired
also went on to play in Canada for a absolute stalwarts of the club. There many mean pitches.
season. Mike Foster made the Under were many, many others but Sue and
19 Auckland Squad. Heather worked over and beyond the Michael Foster joined the side. along
call of duty. with the Walden boys, Lindsay, and
Cliff Zimmer from Canada had quite David, along with Dale, Woolnough
a few seasons with our Club and was Sid Foster was the President for many and O’Neil. OMwere being noticed.
a great asset coaching junior teams years and had the respect of the Club The trophies started flowing in1987-
and just being involved. He played and players. 88. The old gang were joined by Mark
2nd base for the Premiers. Hodder. Fred Craigie, Mark Fletcher,
O/M was heavily involved in helping Brett Duncan. Chris Foster. Rhys
Home Grown Premiers: Matthew establish Lion Red Ball Park in Duncan. Mike Witteveen and pitcher
Pert, Heath Bockett, Paul Siksik, Chris Mangere. This was a tremendous Rod Grose, another Canadian.
Foster, Greg Foster, Mike Foster, David asset for Auckland Softball.
Williams, Cory Parkinson, Glen Hong. The team won the Hutchings
I think everyone involved at Plate and the post-Christmas
At some point Mt Wellington folded Onehunga/Mangere and in Auckland championship, taking second place
and we had several of their players Softball in the 80s/90s would agree in the Northern League and third
come to us who proved to be real that we had the most wonderful in the Melville series. The side was
assets with their playing ability and heady days of Softball. The Softball starting to move. The first women’s
involvement with the club for many was excellent, with great talent being premier league side started in
years. on display at all the games. 19B9-90 with Lynne Ashton pitching.
Raewyn Collier and Amelia Waipouri
I am absolutely sure there is a
lot more history to be told and
memories to be recalled.

were two of the top players. That the house and looked after me with so hard for the new uniforms
side did not survive in the tough a two-year contract. My problem missed out on the team but did not
competition. against New Zealand’s was that not one of the players I complain, in public anyway. Some of
top pitchers. approached wanted to join up. They them are still with the club.
did not know the players at OM. A lot
With the arrival of Joe Forsyth, the of them just shook their heads. “So, 1992 was a wonderful year. We
club had a technician to work with qualified for the national league,
their talented group of players. In “The greatest strength of the club everyone turned up to watch and the
his first season, 90-91, the men’s was the people who were driving it, local papers were full of our exploits.
team missed the national softball like the Fosters, who equal the efforts Manukau City Centre even took us on
league but went to second place in ever made at any other club. as their team of the summer.
the national club finals for the rest
of the teams in the country. Then “So, I started with Laurie Leonard, “It was a Polynesian style in the team,
came the big year with OM charging Damien Stininato and Greg Foster, and we played to hit and to throw,
through the championship under plus the imported pitcher catcher to enjoy and to win. They looked and
coach Forsyth. The club’s dreams combination of Rod Grose and Greg played so well in grey, so professional
were coming true and there was real Floyd, as well as those who started to and so keen.
excitement on the Mountain. come back to the club after drifting
away to Papatoetoe. “They believed in me. It was my living
THE CUTTING. and I taught them the skills of a
“People not only turned up to games skillful game. I was there seven days
Joe Forsyth is intense. determined but to training sessions to see Joe a week and getting home late was
and a thinker about sport and his top put his squad through the advanced no problem. But the people of the
softball teams have always learned basics it needed to survive, then club were there too, doing little jobs
as much from him about life as they prosper. In that first season the team and big Jobs, always contributing.
have about the game. He takes them almost made the national league They were talking about putting in
deep inside themselves, and deep and went off to the club nationals. a full skinned diamond for top play.
inside his thoughts. Before every Margaret Foster was the motivator.
season he takes a yellowed cutting “I had my proudest and greatest When she said she was going to step
from an old sports’ paper out of years there and, in our first season, we down I decided to go to.
a box and re- reads it. At times he were one game away from breaking
has been known to have the team into the national league. We lost the “But I can never forget those people,
manager read it out to the team he is last midweek match, but perhaps making it all possible, working to
coaching. It is a report of the first top we were not ready, financially and in raise the money and loving the
grade team he coached to temporary experience. results. They will stay with me forever.
greatness. It is typical of the Forsyth People, people, people. The simple
style, sentimental for the game OM went to the club nationals to people who love the game. They
and the spirit of sport in general. decide which center would fill the were proud years, my best in softball.
Something to be dreamed of and spare spaces in the following year’s I can never forget them.
aimed for. Something to keep him national league. After a week of
going in softball. grueling play, to the surprise of the The charge through the softball
experts, OM finished second of the ranks did not there. OM was the
But when Margaret and Sid Foster 17 teams. They had respect. They had biggest club in the country, perhaps
head hunted him to be coach of the a little of the Forsyth feeling for the the world, for a while, but the costs
1990-91 OM premier softball team, he game, that something magical which caught up.
had made up his mind to step away keeps softballers coming back, again
from the intensity he takes to the and again. Having two great seasons cost
sport. He also wanted to complete OM the future and now the side is
his house alterations. Perhaps there The club was buzzing. The money hanging on in the top six of the city,
was another message from home in was raised for that trip and for the dependent on the efforts of just a
that need It started with a telephone next year, the year of the big break few. The next step, as OM has already
call from Margaret, Joe recalls. “I through. The little people of OM found out, needs money.
remember thinking the same as my worked for the cause.
softball friends thought, that it would It also needs someone with a dream.
be a step backwards for me. “They wanted the world, said Joe, “so I A dream on yellowed paper perhaps.
put a team together for them. There
“There were three more phone calls was no trouble this time, but some of STRIKE OUT!
and then they appeared at my house them had played for the club before.
and found me in the middle of a Soon it was all over, the title won, and
building program which I really had “We had big Mike Bristowe, Mike Forsyth left the club in the capable
to complete. Their style of approach Roberts, Steve Roberts, Mike hands of Mike Stapleton, in season
was determined. I told them of other Stininato, Errol Pokai, Greg Floyd, 91-92, a man who has earned his
talented softball people, but they Mike Hershberger and the three top keep coaching in the USA, one of
wanted me. They said they wanted locals from the previous year, Greg the few Kiwis to do so. The whole of
respect for the club. and I told them Foster, Laurie Leonard and Damien the coaching and playing staff had
that they had to earn that the hard Stininato and more youngsters. The left so Stapelton searched around
way. Respect takes years, especially extra assets were getting Laurie for a new team and made the squad
in softball but they talked me into and Robyn Roberts as assistant competitive again, taking the team
it, found ways for me to complete coach and scorer. They had so much close to the play-offs for the National
expertise. League. At the end of

“Many of those who had worked

November, they were second with to leave but she has run her course “Premiers come and go. I would
an 8-2-win record. Keith Ormsby, through 13 seasons in the club and hate to think how many have been
Heath Bockett, Glen Hong, Matt Pert feels it is time to go. through the club, but we must look
and Glen Ormsby were in the squad. after the Juniors and the up and
There was then the sensational game It is the end of her second term as comers. There were times when
when OM led Bay Cougars. 2-0 one chairperson after starting as a player the club paid imports, but those
minute and then won 7- and seeing her family come through days are gone. If we imported now
the club. Husband Friday (real name it would have to be from Auckland
0 without a further pitch. Because of Prairie) has been her support right as the fares, Jobs and housing
player abuse, the umpire called the through. Daughter Lisa, now 20, complications prevent us from
game off to give OM the default score started with the club as a T baller but even thinking about someone from
line. There was a three-way tie at the does not play now while five-year- old Canada.
top, with OM being there. Bockett hit Blair has not yet played.
over the fence to give OM a chance Sheila Hunniford, Junior Club
against hopefuls Metro who went “I have Just become used to Saturday Captain and Softball Life Member,
on to qualify and then withdraw. mornings to myself, said Kathy, “so recalls:
However, OM was not close enough Blair will have to wait and see.
to take their place. Stapo’s drills In 2011 the softball club was
and experience could not get the “I was there when we made the struggling and with only about 20
unknowns through to the national decision to go to the premiers and members to was close to folding. A
league in a season of illegal pitches felt the joy of that first season when few dedicated new members who
and much recrimination, but he did Ray Dale came over from Papatoetoe knew nothing about softball took on
wonders with the squad he built. and lifted the club. the role of trying to get the club out
of debt and grow the member base
The next year the position went to “But this season has been a disaster. of the club. It was a sharp learning
one of the most respected men in The premier side has not stuck curve for them all.
the city with pitcher Simon Roskvist together although the under 19 team
as player coach and a positive has held the club’s reputation. The first task was to raise money
influence in the club. Grant Mills was They deserve support in the future to pay the outstanding debts. This
the reserve pitcher and assistant. and someone to listen to their needs. was achieved by having a huge quiz
There were some huge battles as OM night. The new members tirelessly
lost to Eden 3-5 with Chris Foster the “There are four other open grade went about trying to get prizes and
star, then beat Howick 6-0 and Bears teams and six Junior sides, with one sponsorship from local businesses.
16-2 with Roskvist rolling back the of the players only three years old The event was a huge success and we
years and going into top form, aided and, as they say, born and bred on managed to raise enough money to
by solid batting from Tua Raroa, the Mountain. pay off the debts.
Craig Paki, Mills, Glen O’Loughlin, and
Damien Stininato. United won 2-1 but “When I first started it was Sid and The next task was to raise awareness
the club ended in the top three in Margaret Foster driving the club. of the club and get new members
March. These days there seems to be no to sign up and play. This was done
one here from the old days and I through local schools and some
Roskvist left for Queensland before wish some people would stick with advertising around Mangere Bridge
the 1993-94 season ended, leaving it. Only a few do the work, even on Village. We had a great uptake
OM with players such as Raroa, Nigel the committee, while the others Jet through our very advertised open
Lees, Paki, O’Loughlin and Stininato. them. day, supported by Auckland Softball
The best result in the 94-95 season Association (ASA).
was a 6-7 loss to crack side Marist “Verina ‘Tippy’ Quayle has been a
after being 6-6 in the seventh turn. wonderful secretary to the club over We then went about applying
the past four years. Her family has for grants for new uniforms and
OM started the recent season with been involved with coaching also. equipment. This was a long process
a 0-8 hammering by a talented Fiona Brewer is another great worker but eventually we were able to kit
Marist side which left international and her boys Jason and Ramon play. out all of our teams in our new OM
players on the team bench. Then the My sister-in-law Claire did play, and Softball Uniform.
side had a fine game against Metro, she has now been involved for eleven
playing error free ball and losing only years. Her son Reuben is going to be Growing the numbers took some
to a two-run homer from former OM a good player. time and a lot of effort from our
star Grant Mills. volunteer committee. We managed
“We have a marvelous ground and to get a few junior teams to represent
The rest of the season was truly the mixed and men’s tournament OM in the ASA competition. What
forgettable, and the side ended the recently was a wonderful day. we lacked in skill was made up for in
championship with losses through Everyone loves playing here. determination. The kids were proud
defaults while the under 19 team of themselves and represented OM
made the top four play offs. “The softball committee needs well.
a boost. I am not God’s gift to
FAREWELL TO ALL THAT. committees, and someone must Working alongside Counties
come to take my place. Five or Manukau Sport, we were able to
The end of the 1995 softball season six people could do it as a big retain our membership numbers, as
will see Kathy Anania bid farewell to committee can get in each other’s well as increase member numbers
club administration. It is a hard time way. They must be prepared to year on year, especially our T-ball
spread the load. The rest are better teams. We introduced our Friday
out there coaching. in-house competition and had

many clubs join us over the years to More recently, we have also had emulating OM Football’s amazing
create a fun and enjoyable interclub some of our junior players selected success and celebrating our own 100
competition. The other initiative was to represent Auckland. Liam Morrow- years in the future.
the setup of the first hits program for O’Connor (2018/2019/2020), Falcon
4-6year old’s run by Sheila Hunniford Uamaki Charlie Hunniford, Kyle From Michelle Pickett,
(Junior Club Captain & Life Member). Tonkin and Kaha Hill (2020). President 2016- current
This was a great hit, with up to 35
kids arriving on a Friday to do drills In addition to our player’s successes, It has been a great journey getting
and fun activities. This had a knock- the club & committee members together the information for this
on effect for our Saturday teams as have had many nominations for the publication - talking with some of the
once the kids got bigger and better Counties Manukau Sports, Sporting great people that shaped softball’s
at T-ball they moved on to the game Excellence Awards. The club was history that have moved on through
of Softball. a finalist in the Club of the Year in the years - I’m inspired to continue
2014, 2015, and 2017. We have had the search for more tales of times
Over the years, we have had individuals selected as finalists as gone by!
numerous coaches (all parents) who Administrators, Volunteers, Officials
kindly stepped up and coached – and Junior Team of the Year One of the common themes that
this continues today. Many of these since 2014, with Sharon Lockhart shone through was that both
parents have learnt the many rules of (Treasurer & Life Member) winning sporting codes on and off the field
softball as the teams have progressed the Administrator of the Year 2018, and diamond have always had
through the age grades. With no a well-deserved recipient. The personalities with great drive to
softball experience these parents Auckland Softball Association have see the Club grow from strength
are outstanding and have done their also rewarded Michelle Pickett for to strength in whichever decade
utmost to help the kids with skills Club Volunteer of the year 2019-20 you choose. We are also lucky to be
and drills. and Lucy Pearce Volunteer Umpire supported by great organizations like
Award, along with qualifying as a local trusts that assist with funding,
It was in 2017/18 season that all the National Umpire. Lucy has given her Auckland
hard work over the past 7 years paid heart and soul to the club for many
off. Our U14 team took out the ASA years as a player, committee member Softball and Counties Manukau to
Championship. The coach Steve and Blue Shirt Umpire. help us achieve our goals.
Hunniford had coached some of the
U14s for the last 9 years. The team Special mention goes to Koia Our main goal has always been
worked hard to get into the final. Teinakore who has tirelessly coached to help grow great people in our
After losing to Howick in the play our teams for the past 10 years, he community, on and off the diamond,
offs, they ended up playing them has also been president and was and we are fortunate to share the
again in the final. It was a tough part of the committee to initiate the clubrooms and grounds with the
game with Howick in the lead for strategic plan - “Stand Tall Through football club which allows our
most of the game. It came down Softball”. We have so many coaches community to enjoy year-round
to the final innings where OM had and volunteers to thank, too many to sports on our very special maunga.
loaded bases and we needed 4 name individually but we are forever This connection, spanning 42 years
runs to have a chance to win. Taine grateful for all their help over the since the birth of the softball code
Gardiner (who still plays) hit a home years as without their help, we would is testament to the strong bond of
run taking all the player’s home. not have a club to call our own. people that share common goals for
Howick came up to bat, managed a community we love.
to get a few players on base, when It has been tremendous decade, with
Taine pitched exceptionally well to ups and downs but always the same Congratulations to Onehunga
get the next 3 batters out to win the OM spirit and desire to succeed and Mangere United Football Club
game and championship. It was such support our community-whanau. on reaching 100 years!!!! What an
a momentous occasion, made more Our current committee works amazing achievement, and we are
momentous as it was the first OM hard to continue to grow our sport so proud that we are a part of the
ASA Championship win for 17 years. and players. We look forward to encompassing Sports Club.
The players were over the moon to
receive ASA medals and a trophy. 2021/22 OM Softball Committee:
That evening we had the club’s end
of year prizegiving where the players President & House Representative: Michelle
were welcomed like heroes into the
club. Pickett Secretary & Club Umpire: Lucy Pearce

Following the championship win, Treasurer & House Representative: Sharon Lockhart (Life Member)
other juniors’ teams were inspired
and saw that even though we were Senior Club Captain: Putiputi Koia
a small club, we could still compete
with the big clubs. The U12s in Junior Club Captain: Sheila Hunniford (Life Member)
2019/20 won the championship
against Waiheke giving us 2 T-ball Co-Ordinator: Kira Gribble & Kirk Sihamau
championship teams within the
space of two years. We have had Registrations Officer: Melissa Schollum
a few plate winners and plenty of
finalist teams. This is an outstanding Grants Officer: Carolyn Tukukino
achievement when we look at where
we were in 2011. Coach Co-Ordinator: Fred Twist

General Committee: Sarah Arumaki, Coral Frandi, Coreena Kearns

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL & SPORTS CLUB INC.

P.O. BOX 59.122. MANGERE BRIDGE

Boand of Management.

Consists of 5 elected members, 3 persons representing
the Football Club, 2 persons representing the Softball Club.

The Board administers the Club constitution,
sets standards 9 playing colours for both codes, employs the Club Manager
9 runs the bar, mointains the clubrooms 4 meets clubroom expenses at all times,

AGM - December

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED
ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

P.O. BOX 59.122. MANGERE BRIDGE P.O. BOX 59.122. MANGERE BRIDGE

Affiliated to the Auckland Football Association Affiliated to the Auckland Softball Association
Full committee administers Football sporting activities and Full committee administers Softball sporting activities and

associated fundmaising. associated fundmaising.
AGM - November AGM - May.

Onehunga Mangere Premier men’s team 1984-85
Softball committee 1983

Minor Men’s and Women’s tournament Held at Mangere Domain March 1984

Sid Foster. Softball founding member and Club Life Member

Onehunga Mangere Auckland reps 1986
L-R Raewyn Collier, Mike Foster, unknown

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB

MAJOR 1 MEN 1983-1984

WINNERS OF CHAMPIONSHIP AND KNOCKOUT

Back Row: R. Lowe, B. Mitchell, P. O’Neill, R. Dale, G. Holland, S. Foster (President)
Front Row: M. Gatt, K. Ryan, C. Woolnough (Captain), R. Milton, P. Lebas
Record: Played 15, Won 15, For 103, Against 35

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB

PREMIER MEN 1985-86

Back Row: B. Pallister, C. Zimmer, L. Walden, P. Budge, M. Foster, F. Aro
Second Row: A. Nock, R. Dutlaume, P. O’Neill, M. Stuart, R. Dale (Player/Coach), S. Foster (Manager)

Front Row: C. Woolnough, G. Hampton, L. Crowell (Captain), D. Walden, M. Jackson
In Front: G. Foster (Bat Boy)

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB

PREMIER MEN 1987-88

WINNERS OF: - POST CHRISTMAS CHAMPIONSHIP; HUTCHINGS PLATE RUNNERS-UP: - NORTHERN LEAGUE; LION RED NORTH
HARBOUR TOURNAMENT THIRD PLACE: - MELVILLE

TOURNAMENT

Back Row: F. Craigie, M. Hodder, M. Fletcher
Second Row: W. Harlick, C. Zimmer, R. Duncan, M. Witteveen, K. Findling, K. Wheatley (Coach)

Front Row: C. J. Parkinson, R. Grose, B. Duncan (Captain), B. McCulloch, C. Foster
In Front: N. Harlick (Ball Boy). Absent: Mrs. M. Robinson (Scorer).

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB

PREMIER MEN 1990-91
RUNNERS-UP: – NEW ZEALAND CLUB NATIONALS

Back Row: H. Bockett, J. Forsyth (Coach), D. Stininato, P. Heta
Second Row: D. Thompson (Bat Boy), T. Hadwin, G. Foster, M. Witteveen, V. Leonard, J. Keenan (Scorer)

Front Row: J. Mouton, L. Leonard, C. Floyd (Captain), R. Grose, D. Williams

PACEY TRUCKS – ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED SOFTBALL CLUB

PREMIER MEN 1992
WINNERS OF: – AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIP – NATIONAL LEAGUE QUALIFIERS

Back Row: Laurie Roberts (Assistant Coach), Lorrie Leonard, Phil Pacey (Sponsor Pacey Trucks), James Watkinson (Auckland Rep.), Damian Stininato
Second Row: Robyn Roberts (Scorer), Mike Roberts (AKL Rep.), Mike Bristow (AKL Rep.), Mike Stininato, Mathew Pert, Margaret Foster (Club Chairman)
Front Row: Joe Forsyth (Coach), Greg Foster (AKL Colts), Steve Roberts (N. Z. Rep; AKL Colts; N. Z. Colts; Captain), Chris Foster, Errol Pokai (AKL Colts)

In Front: Steven Watkinson (Bat Boy). Absent: Mike Hershberger, Craig Floyd, Johm Berridge, Paul Heta, Heath Bockett

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE SOFTBALL CLUB

OM Under 14 OMGs Auckland Championship Winners

Back Row: Sheila Hunniford (Manager), Frankie Creagh-Leslie, Hayden Stubbings, Josh Kirk, Kemen Zulaika, Steve Hunniford (Coach)
Front Row: Mitchell Gibbons, Lucas Lockhart, Oscar Evans, Jack Ryder, Luke Hunniford, Taine Gardiner
Absent: Karlos Schaaf

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE SOFTBALL CLUB

OM Under 12 Eagles – Winners of Brian Hooper Tournament Auckland Softball U12 Championship Winners

Back Row: Kristin McIntyre, Kevan Loftus, Charlie Hunniford, Max Evans
Second Row: Adam Hunniford (Coach), Sheila Hunniford (Manager), Paula Hill (Coach)
Front Row: mason Lockhart, Henry Warner, Max Redgwell, Mary O’Sullivan, Cushla Kearns, Kaha Hill

The Club
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ONEHUNGA SOCCER CLUB

THIRD OPEN DIVISION TEAM. 1946

Back Row: H. McMaster, W. Walsh, C. James, N. Haydon (Club Secretary), N. Laing
Front Row: S. Sharp, J. Bennett, D. Wallace (Vice-Captain), R. Phillips (Captain), J. Lindsay, P. Lindsay, S. Paltridge

Absent: D. Rhodes. Record: Played 15, Won 10, Lost 5, For 45, Against 28.

ONEHUNGA SOCCER CLUB

THIRD INTERMEDIATE GRADE TEAM, 1946
RUNNERS-UP “B” SECTION PENNANT ROUND COMPETITION

Back Row: F. Johnson, M. Zuill, W. Raffles, Mr. N. Laing (Committee), R. Boland, P. Graham, A. Benfell
Front Row: J. Boland (Player-Coach), E. V. Woulfe, A. Dilly (Captain), S. Paltridge, A. Sims

ONEHUNGA SOCCER CLUB

SIXTH GRADE “A” TEAM, 1948

Back Row: R. F. Queenin, B. A. Thrussell, W. R. Hoggart, A. A. Ellis, B. K. Wrampling, D. J. Fiddes, G.H. Wormald
Front Row: Mr. N. G. Haydon (Secretary), F. L. May, D. V. Whalley (Captain), G. G. Oliver (Vice-Captain), P. R. Anstis, Mr. E. W. Douglas

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

4TH B CHAMPIONSHIP 1950

Back Row: G. Shand, I. Wishart, H. Edwards, D. Fiddes, D. Whaley, J. Moss
Front Row: R. Randall, G. Wilkin, J. Mullane, R. Barnett, B. Mitchener, L. Barnett, C. Robinson

ONEHUNGA SOCCER CLUB

9th Grade 1955 Winners Burford Cup Knock-out

Back Row: E. W. Douglas (President), N. Hadrup, R. Stow, K. Andrews, A Hadrup, B. Gow, W. H. Bell (Coach)
Front Row: J. Brass, R. Jamieson, N. Watson, V. Ellis (Captain), L. Bell, A. Norgrove

ONEHUNGA SOCCER CLUB

10th Grade 1957

Back Row: E. Tucker (Team Manager), L. A. Woolf, M. P. Jenner, T. W. Gordon, R. A. Tucker, P. L. Tucker, P. N. Rowe, E. W. Douglas (Club President)
Front Row: G. D. Bishop, A. S. Wallace, D. A. Gow (Captain), A. J. Greensides, J. M. Lindsay, K. A. Curtin, J. K. Bell.
In Front: Burford Cup, L. R. Norgrove, Capel Cup

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

5th ‘C’ 1960 Winners Knock-out Cup, Runners-up Championship

Back Row: R. Stow, B. McCarthy, T. Joblin, G. Worwood, J. Holt, W. Henderson, T. Rowe
Front Row: J. Moorwood (Coach), E. Smith, K. Gibbons, M. Hunter (Capt.), D. Hay, B. Gow, K. McLeod, Mr. I. Gow (Manager)

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

SENIOR RESERVE – 1959
Winners of Senior Reserve Championship and Everson Cup

Back Row: F. S. Varney, S. Lausen, A. Rasmussen, A. Ruthven, H. Elliott
Second Row: N. A. Hyslop, K. Woods, T. McKinlay, F. Rea

Front Row: Mr D. Greenlees (Player-Coach), J. Mcl. McNeill, R. Parke (Captain), B. Harris (Vice-Captain), Mr. E. W. Douglas (President)
Absent: J. Laggan, G. Petrovic

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

5th ‘C’ 1960 Winners Knock-out Cup, Runners-up Championship

Back Row: R. Stow, B. McCarthy, T. Joblin, G. Worwood, J. Holt, W. Henderson, T. Rowe
Front Row: J. Moorwood (Coach), E. Smith, K. Gibbons, M. Hunter (Capt.), D. Hay, B. Gow, K. McLeod, Mr. I. Gow (Manager)

ONEHUNGA SENIOR RESERVE

Winners Reserve Cup 1961

Back Row: Mr. J. P. Leng (Manager), H. Hertog, N. Hansen, H. Elliott, L. Bell, Mr. J. Watson (Secretary)
Front Row: B. Slattery, E. Leng, K. Woods (Captain), H. Stratford, D. Tyler

Inset: Annabell (President). Absent: N. Hyslop, W. Patterson, G. Childs, A. Childs. Record: Reserve Cup, Won 5, For 22, Against 2

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

Sixth “A” Grade, 1963
Winners of Knock-out Competition

Back Row: S. Pearson, A. Turner, M. Clarke, G. Thow, J. Crowhurst, T. Marshall
Second Row: Mr. J. Hodgson (Organizer), C. Ottaway, P. Smyth, K. Monks, Mr. K. Annabell (President)
Front Row: Mr. E. Preston (Coach), N. Orams, R. Hodgson (Captain), B. Turner (Vice-Captain), R. Clover, Mr. G. Crowhurst (Manager)

Absent: S. Robinson

ONEHUNGA ASSOCIATED FOOTBALL CLUB

MIDGET “A” TEAM 1963

Back Row: S. Hardwick, D. Forbes, K. Westbrook (Coach), A. Boot. P. Sims, G. Millward
Front Row: C. Rogers, D. Jones, B. Bartlett (Captain), J. Leydon, P. Wong, D. Newson

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

Winners A.F.A. 5th Grade ‘C’ Division: Championship & Knock-out 1967

Back Row: S. Tait, J. Ure, Mr. D. Mackenzie (Coach), A. Hugill, A. Reay
Second Row: Mr. E. W. Douglas (President), T. Gladstone, M. Levesque, A. Louis, Mr. J. Louis (Manager)

Front Row: A. Barlett, P. Hadrup (Vice Captain), B. Gatt (Captain), P. Davison, P. Tyler
Record: Played 18, Won 17, Lost 1, For 95, Against 9.

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB (INC.)

9th Central Championship Winners 1968

Back Row: Mr. F. Day (Manager), I. Harris, D. Maughan, G. Stone, D. Elliott, A. Barlett (Coach)
Second Row: D. Foster, M. Twydell, I. Lockett

Front Row: C. Berry, B. Day, M. Lindsay (Captain), A. McManus (Vice Captain), B. Day, J. Wright
Record: Played 14, Won 12, Drawn 2, For 47, Against 6

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

5th B TEAM – CHAMPIONSHIP RUNNER-UP, 1971

Back Row: B. Long, D. Lockett, C. Grubb, G. Thomkins, P. Janssen
Second Row: Mrs A. Bartlett (Registration Secretary), R. Cope, F. Mortimer, M. Brennan, M. Nieuwenbroek, Mr A. Johnston (President)

Front Row: Mr B. Nixon (Coach), I. Lockett, J. Timmo (Captain), I. McBurney (Vice-Captain), G. Voysey, Mr R. Lockett (Manager)
Record: Played 15, Won 10, Lost 3. Drawn 2, For 22, Against 13

10th South Championship Winners 1975

Auckland Goal Average Record Holders

Back Row: R. Gibbons, A. Watene, G. Stone, M. Dale, V. Mortimer
Second Row: I. Cameron, A. Schneiders, W. Dijkstra, M. Peters

Front Row: K. Addis, P. Stone, P. Stone (Coach), M. Patton, P. Horan
Record: Played 17, Won 17, For 113, Against 0

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED A.F.C.

A.F.A. 3rd DIVISION SECTION B CHAMPIONS – 1977

Back Row: Gary Christopher, Dave Elliott
Second Row: Frank Shelton (Manager), John Innes, Dave Townsend, Stan Webber, Des Speechley
Front Row: Kevin, Saunders, Lotsi Dell, Peter Harrison (Captain), John Wright, Neil Watson (Club President)

Absent: Ross Taylor, Anthony Dell. Record: Played 6, Won 3, Drew 3, For 13, Against 9.

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

Under 15 East – 1980

WINNERS OF CHAMPIONSHIP AND KNOCKOUT

Back Row: N. Horan (Manager), J. Perrott, M. Dale, J. Totton, A. Perrott, G. Andrews, F. Horan (Coach)
Front Row: K. Jackson, S. McVey, A. Schneiders, P. Horan (Captain), C. Fiddes, A. McLachlan, V. Mortimer

Absent: G. Jehoda, M. Walsh. Record: Played 18, Won 18, For 77, Against 3.

ONEHUNGA-MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

Senior Reserves – 1980

Back Row: D. Speechley, P. Harrison, C. Wardle, J. Wright, M. Clarke (Coach), F. Shelton (Manager)
Front Row: T. Deli, T. Grant, J. Innes, M. Brown (Captain), M. Hunter, P. Mirko, R. Buckingham

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

OPEN GRADE B HUSTLERS – 1982

Back Row: T. Grant, R. Buckingham
Second Row: D. Speechley, A. Wallace, S. Smith, P. Harrison, A. Douglas, D. Lucas (President)
Front Row: M. Clarke, M. Brown, S. Webber, B. Dickey (Captain), G. Faithfull, R. Moase, M. Clayton

Record: Played 18, Won 8, Drawn 3, Lost 7, For 26, Against 26

ONEHUNGA MANGERE UNITED ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB

RED FOXES MIDGET TEAM – 1982
Winners of: BEST MIDGET TEAM B SECTION

Back Row: D. Lucas (President), R. Cotton, S. Dando, M. Daly, D. Cini (Jnr. Club Captain)
Front Row: M. Douglas, A. Durrant, C. Glew, W. Innes (Captain), J. Kerrigan, G. Fitzgerald, S. Jessop