If Howieson is indeed signed, he probably should be front and centre in their presentation. He is a current AW, well established in the local football scene up there & has pasifika heritage if that is important to you.
When WSW was founded, they used Tarek Elrich in a similar way. He wasn't a starter but was someone that would connect with the fan base they were pitching themselves too.
When WSW was founded, they used Tarek Elrich in a similar way. He wasn't a starter but was someone that would connect with the fan base they were pitching themselves too.
Not so much a current AW. Last involvement in the squad for March 2023 China games. No mins. Last played for the national team against Socceroos in Sept 2022.
Since then the younger brigade have developed further, Rufer's had a revival, and newcomers like Dibley-Dias, Conchie are coming on the scene. So not sure Howieson's much in AWs reckoning anymore. Maybe a weakened squad for the OFC tourney in June.
But semantics I guess, as yes he's a very well known identity on the NZ domestic and Auckland scene, who's well good enough for a crack finally at the ALM. So yeah he'll likely be prominent in some of their marketing.