Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay says at present the only player definitely not coming back next season is Libby Cacace. Those off contract are Hooper, Steinmann, Hudson-Wihongi, Devere, McCowatt, Elliot, McGing and Scott. @newstalkzbsport pic.twitter.com/nLhJONRhSf
— Jason Pine (@pineyzb) August 28, 2020
Also remember now that McCowatt had a short stint in Holland a few years back. I think it was at Thomas's old Dutch club PEC Zwolle. Link at the time probably being Ole.
So wouldn't be surprised if he's currently back there, kicking a ball around, having a bit of a chat.
It would hardly be a huge shock, if he didn't sign on again with the Nix. Boyd is the only other Ole grad I can think of that played for the Phoenix, and he never stayed long enough to nail a first team spot.
Be interesting to know how much guidance likes of Pjinaker, McCowatt, Just etc still seek from Declan re their next club move. Quite a bit I reckon.