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Merrick: Our attack was not up to scratch

Merrick: Our attack was not up to scratch

Ernie Merrick believes a lack of goal-scoring power and a combination of injuries led to his sacking at Newcastle Jets. 10 Jan 2020
Jets face daunting task against Sydney FC

Jets face daunting task against Sydney FC

Injured Newcastle Jets captain Nigel Boogaard has reflected on the axing of coach Ernie Merrick as the team prepares to take on A-League leaders Sydney FC. 9 Jan 2020
Named! Every game's stars and winners for this A-League weekend

Named! Every game's stars and winners for this A-League weekend

A look at the action in round 14 of the A-League season. 9 Jan 2020
Interim Jets coach puts players on notice

Interim Jets coach puts players on notice

Interim Newcastle Jets coach Craig Deans has put players on notice after the sudden sacking of A-League's most experienced manager Ernie Merrick. 8 Jan 2020
Ernie Merrick's A-League Record

Ernie Merrick's A-League Record

Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick has been fired, 11 games into the 2019-20 A-League season. 7 Jan 2020
'It's not easy telling your mate he hasn't got a job': McKinna opens up on Merrick sacking

'It's not easy telling your mate he hasn't got a job': McKinna opens up on Merrick sacking

Newcastle Jets CEO Lawrie McKinna insists the Jets can still make the finals following the sacking of head coach Ernie Merrick. 7 Jan 2020
Eriksson among applicants for Jets job

Eriksson among applicants for Jets job

Sven-Goran Eriksson is among the coaches whose CVs have been sent to Newcastle chief executive Lawrie McKinna as the Jets seek Ernie Merrick's replacement. 7 Jan 2020
Newcastle's W-League boss to coach A-League back-to-back after Merrick sacking

Newcastle's W-League boss to coach A-League back-to-back after Merrick sacking

Newcastle Jets' veteran W-League coach Craig Deans will take charge of the A-League side on an interim basis following the sacking of Ernie Merrick. 6 Jan 2020
‘We didn’t even look like we were going to score’: Ernie Merrick frank in wake of Victory walloping

‘We didn’t even look like we were going to score’: Ernie Merrick frank in wake of Victory walloping

Newcastle Jets Head Coach Ernie Merrick admits his Newcastle Jets never looked like scoring against Melbourne Victory on Sunday night, decrying the absence of three starting players from his "budget squad." 5 Jan 2020
Merrick wary of former club

Merrick wary of former club

Melbourne Victory are enduring a tough season but Newcastle Jets boss Ernie Merrick is expecting a difficult proposition on Sunday against them at AAMI Park. 31 Dec 2019
Jets want rookies to improve

Jets want rookies to improve

Newcastle Jets have a number of injury concerns within the team but coach Ernie Merrick believes blooding younger players through A-League will pay off. 29 Dec 2019
Merrick: 'We didn’t finish it off, which is the story of this season'

Merrick: 'We didn’t finish it off, which is the story of this season'

Ernie Merrick has rued Newcastle's poor finishing after the Jets conceded late and were held 1-1 by the Brisbane Roar. 28 Dec 2019
Merrick: 'They've got no idea what pressure is - try coaching Victory'

Merrick: 'They've got no idea what pressure is - try coaching Victory'

Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick says he's not feeling any pressure despite a difficult start to the A-League season and will continue to back in youth. 24 Dec 2019
'Too young...too many mistakes'

'Too young...too many mistakes'

Newcastle Jets boss Ernie Merrick rued his inexperienced squad as Perth Glory punished their errors with a 6-2 thrashing. 21 Dec 2019
Never again: Capitulation a one-off, says Merrick

Never again: Capitulation a one-off, says Merrick

Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick says his team's poor A-League showing against Melbourne City was a one-off – but has flagged changes ahead of their trip to Perth to face the Glory. 17 Dec 2019
Merrick hints at Jets changes

Merrick hints at Jets changes

Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick has hinted at a raft of changes to his starting line-up following their blowout A-League loss to Melbourne City. 16 Dec 2019

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