In his first season with the club Marshall led them to victory in the ASB Premiership league title and the Grand Final, as well as the pre-season Charity Cup. The west Auckland club also reached the OFC Champions League final but lost out to cross-city rivals Auckland City.
“I know we didn’t get the big one but we’ve just had one of the most successful seasons ever at the franchise and we’ve created history along the way – so it’s been a surprise,” Marshall says.
He says he was offered the role but declined it because of what he describes as an “extremely reduced amount” to oversee the ASB Premiership and Champions League campaigns.
Waitakere United CEO Bill MacGowan says the club tried to keep Marshall but the two parties failed to reach a suitable agreement.
“I’ve had several meetings with Paul. We thought our offer was fair and we later made a counter offer but we couldn’t find common ground,” MacGowan says.
“It is disappointing that we didn’t come to an agreement.”
Marshall says he is not bitter towards Waitakere, despite thinking he was going to be reappointed to the position.
“That’s football – that’s a lesson for me – no more one year deals. But I’d like to get back into coaching at this level.”
So while Marshall is looking for a new coaching position his former employers are in the same boat as they look to appoint their third different coach in as many seasons.
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