The players had not yet left the field following Sunday's promotion-clinching 3-0 win over Fencibles United AFC before Belvedere Group Tauranga City United coach Duncan Lowry began outlining his plans for next season's campaign.
His message was simple: The Northern Irish are coming.
A trip home for a family wedding in recent months denied Lowry a chance to be with his side for their ill-fated fourth round Chatham Cup tie, but Lowry is hoping the sacrifice will pay off in the form of a few quality transfers.
"I went overseas and made a few contacts and am hoping I've got three players coming next year," Lowry said.
"The Irish league is a good standard. It's where I came from and where I learned my bread and butter.