United lost their preliminary final to Auckland and missed out on a spot in the O - League as a result .
The 2006 -- 07 season saw Manawatu United finish second again at the conclusion of the regular season , this time behind Waitakere United .
Manawatu United lost their preliminary final to Auckland and missed out on a spot in the O - League as a result .
The 2006 -- 07 season saw Manawatu United finish second again at the conclusion of the regular season , this time behind Waitakere United .