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Moss: We lacked fight and passion

Moss: We lacked fight and passion

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Glen Moss concedes the club lacked the “fight and passion” in the lead-up to former coach Ernie Merrick’s departure. 7 Dec 2016
Emotional Durante: Merrick departure is on us

Emotional Durante: Merrick departure is on us

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante is riding an emotional roller coaster following coach Ernie Merrick’s departure stating the playing group was at fault. 6 Dec 2016
Arnold 'sad' over Merrick's shock exit

Arnold 'sad' over Merrick's shock exit

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says coaching Wellington Phoenix is the hardest job in the A-League and paid tribute to departing coach Ernie Merrick, who resigned this morning. 5 Dec 2016
Merrick stands down from Phoenix

Merrick stands down from Phoenix

Ernie Merrick has stepped down from his position as Wellington Phoenix FC Head Coach. 5 Dec 2016
Merrick's plea for video refs

Merrick's plea for video refs

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick’s message after his team’s 2-1 loss to Melbourne City was clear: “We need video refereeing and we need it now." 27 Nov 2016
Merrick praises Kosta & Gui

Merrick praises Kosta & Gui

Wellington coach Ernie Merrick heaped praise on Gui Finkler and Kosta Barbarouses after the pair inspired Phoenix to their first win of the season on Saturday. 5 Nov 2016
Doyle out for 2-3 weeks

Doyle out for 2-3 weeks

Wellington Phoenix defender Tom Doyle has injured his hamstring and will miss a further three weeks. 5 Nov 2016
Durante: 250 not out

Durante: 250 not out

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante is set to be the first outfield player to play 250 games in the A-League when his team locks horns with Newcastle Jets at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night. 4 Nov 2016
Phoenix looked 'intimidated'

Phoenix looked 'intimidated'

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick admits his team looked “intimidated” following their 6-1 shellacking to Melbourne Victory at Etihad Stadium on Monday night. 31 Oct 2016
FIFA windows on agenda again

FIFA windows on agenda again

Ernie Merrick has again appealed to Football Federation Australia to recognize FIFA international windows with Wellington Phoenix to lose six players in Round Six. 29 Oct 2016
Merrick content with 'top four' squad

Merrick content with 'top four' squad

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says he’s got the squad to challenge for the top four following the signing of Ben Litfin and won’t enter the transfer market again until January. 13 Oct 2016
'Phoenix future lured me home'

'Phoenix future lured me home'

The new licence deal for Wellington Phoenix was one of the key reasons to tempt Kosta Barbarouses back home from Melbourne Victory. 5 Oct 2016
Merrick praises new recruit Rossi

Merrick praises new recruit Rossi

Wellington coach Ernie Merrick believes new signing Marco Rossi could be the missing link for the Phoenix this season. 21 Sep 2016
Merrick demands fixture overhaul

Merrick demands fixture overhaul

Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick has implored the A-League to acknowledge Fifa windows or postpone several of the club’s “compromised” fixtures ahead of the 2016-17 season. 21 Sep 2016
Merrick pleased with pre-season progress

Merrick pleased with pre-season progress

Wellington coach Ernie Merrick says he wants his team to take that winning feeling from pre-season and transfer into the A-League when the new season kicks off next month. 18 Sep 2016
Phoenix give Tratt another shot at A-League

Phoenix give Tratt another shot at A-League

Former Sydney FC young gun Jacob Tratt has been given a second shot at the topflight after signing a deal with Wellington Phoenix. 18 Sep 2016

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