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Cam Burnell, Manny Achol, Owen Smith

MIDFIELD TRIO KEY TO UNITED REBUILD
Friday 29 March 2019
Words WUAFC Media 
Photo TJF Photo


Wellington United start the 2019 Ultra Central League on Saturday with a completely new team after the ending of the Joint Venture with the Wellington Phoenix. Key to the rebuild is the signing of the midfield trio of Manyumow Achol, Owen Smith & Cam Burnell.

Manyumow (Manny) Achol arrives at United from Lower Hutt City where he made six appearances last season, before that he was at Wellington Olympic for two seasons where he made 32 appearances and scored 5 goals for their Central League and Capital Premier teams. Manny is described by United coach, Rapha Christians, as one of the most exciting U20 prospects in the country and he doesn’t believe we have seen everything he can do yet. Manny says he came to United to help the club and coach Rapha out, “Rapha is a really good guy and is organising a few things for me so it would only be fair to do something for him in return”. Manny knows that building a team from scratch means it won’t be an easy season for United, but he committed to the club early when there weren’t many others around and says “it’s been great to see the United team grow each training and numbers getting bigger, which is great for the team and club”

Cam Burnell and Owen Smith both originally hail from Taranaki. Cam, a NZ Secondary Schools rep who spent time at Hamilton Wanderers last season is looking forward to the opportunity to play Central League for Wellington United saying “I’m looking forward to testing myself and helping United achieve a respectable position in the league”

Owen Smith played 17 games and scored 2 goals for United last season when he was a member of the Phoenix Academy. He also played 12 National Youth League and 20 National League games for the Phoenix. He said “I’m looking forward to playing in a new environment for Wellington United and can’t wait for the season to start”

Wellington United welcome the midfield trio as well as all the new players who will have their first outing tomorrow with a game against Lower Hutt City, at Wakefield Park, KO 3:30pm

ENDS
Match Details
Ultra Men’s Central League
Saturday 30th March, 2019
Wellington United v Lower Hutt City
Wakefield Park
KO 3.30pm
#MCL19


 
 
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    • 125th Anniversary Video
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      • Ethnic roots
      • History Timeline
      • Obituary - Bobby Minshull
      • Obituary - Sy Richardson
    • Contact Us
  • Sponsors
    • Abandoned Brewery
    • Agenda Limited
    • Bodyfix Physio
    • Capital Personalised Tours
    • Exodus
    • New World Wellington City
    • Pita Pit
    • ACTION SAFETY
  • Seniors & Youth
    • Men's >
      • Mens Capital Premier Team
      • The Elite >
        • Elite Match Report
    • Women's >
      • Diamonds
      • Diamonds 2019 Year In Review
      • Diamonds - Photos
      • Netherlands Project!
      • Girls U19s
  • 2020 Fixtures
    • Men's Capital Premier
    • Women's W-League
  • Juniors
    • About WU Juniors >
      • Junior Committee
    • Player Information >
      • 2021 Season Information
      • 2021 Registration >
        • Paying with Comet
      • Player Trials 2021 >
        • Trials Guideline
      • Golazo Academy and Talent Development
      • Girls Football >
        • Term 1 Girls Only Skills
      • Alliance Teams
      • First Kicks
      • Fun Football (Under 7 & 8) Season Information
      • Mini Football - Under 9 and 10
      • Mini Football - Under 11 and 12
      • Youth Football - Under 13 to 15
      • Junior Football Uniform
      • Playing Regulations
    • FAQ
    • Coaches and Managers
    • Junior Holiday Programmes
    • Ball Kid Duty
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    • Sponsors
    • Junior Futsal
    • Wellington United Extra Time Tournament >
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