"My father was texted and told that the coach (Wellington coach Darije Kalezic) said that they couldn't work together,” Vidosic said.

"There's a truth to that. Their playing philosophies were very different. The coach was very defensive and my father is more attacking minded."

Dario’s father, Rado, was the Nix’s assistant coach, a position he’s held at four A-League clubs.

The pair have received criticism for being “troublemakers” in Dario’s words, something the 30-year-old has denied.

"The disappointing thing is people, especially my father, have been made out to be a scapegoat with the lack of results," he said.

"I feel for my father. He's a man who loves football. He's worked with Ange who's the best coach in Australia and they were very successful together.

"(In round 10) against Brisbane Roar I was named captain which was an honour for me ... and was man of the match.

"It's not really something that a player that was undermining the coach would do."

Upon leaving the Phoenix, Dario was immediately signed by Mellbourne City coach Warren Joyce.

Vidosic will add an extra level of depth and quality to City's midfield, before the likely departure of Neil Kilkenny, who has only featured once under Joyce this season.

The City coach said he was grateful for the Phoenix fallout "because otherwise we wouldn't have an opportunity to sign him".

"He's a clever footballer, he's good technically. Bright, intelligent brain,” Joyce said.

“(He’s got) good touch, good awareness and scores goals.”

Vidosic already has four goals in ten league appearances this season. Melbourne City is his fifth different A-League club.