The imminent removal of football goals from fields has not prevented AFC Fury founder and chairman David Cook from firing off a few shots ahead of next season.
Cook had made no secret of the fact he planned to be active in the transfer market in the pursuit of a coach and key players, and in Hamilton Wanderers stalwart Jeff Sole he has got two for the price of one.
"Jeff Sole is steeped in the excellent culture developed by [coach Mark] Cossey at Hamilton Wanderers," Cook said. "He has played at National League level and been involved with coaching at Wanderers. He is not new to Fury having played in the successful 2013 campaign.
"Importantly, Sole's appointment allows myself to now concentrate on developing facilities and the business model, which I believe will set new standards for New Zealand football, my reason for still being involved after all these years."
He said Sole had been the club's number one target for the initial tilt at the Northern league.