South Island United and inaugural Head Coach Rob Sherman have mutually agreed that Rob will step away from his position as the club prepares for its second season.

South Island United arrived in Honiara to kick-start the fourth round of the OFC Pro League where they are chasing two wins to cement their place in the top four of the competition.

Ten-men South Island United scored deep into stoppage time to secure a vital 2-1 victory over PNG Hekari FC.

New Zealand’s newest professional football team South Island United on Tuesday trialled 14 players from clubs around the South Island for their OFC Pro League team.

The Christchurch-based OFC Pro League club will be competing as South Island United in the new professional league to reflect the representation of all 95 clubs in the southj island.