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Victory: We Can't Lose

Victory: We Can't Lose

MELBOURNE coach Ernie Merrick has blamed two silly errors for his side's 2-0 loss to K-League side Seongnam Ilhwa in the Asian Champions League last night. 10 Mar 2010
Merrick's Friend Or Foe?

Merrick's Friend Or Foe?

EXCLUSIVE: It’s not just Sasa Ognenovski who’ll be recognisable to Victory coach Ernie Merrick ahead of tonight’s crucial Asian Champions League group clash with Seongham Ilhwa in Melbourne. 9 Mar 2010
Victory Feeling The Pain

Victory Feeling The Pain

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has conceded a tough run of injuries combined with the A-League finals and Asian Champions League is taking its toll. 24 Feb 2010
Ernie: We Need Refs Crackdown

Ernie: We Need Refs Crackdown

FURIOUS Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick wants referees to crack down on foul play as it happens not rely on the match review panel to do their job for them. 15 Feb 2010
Merrick: We'll Bounce Back

Merrick: We'll Bounce Back

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick is confident his disappointed squad will bounce back for the first leg of their semi-final with Sydney FC on Thursday night. 14 Feb 2010
Merrick Hails Marvellous Marvin

Merrick Hails Marvellous Marvin

ERNIE Merrick has hailed Marvin Anguolo's impact for Melbourne Victory with the coach thrilled the club's title destiny lies firmly in their own hands. 27 Jan 2010
History Means Nothing, Says Ernie

History Means Nothing, Says Ernie

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick is adamant that his club's total dominance over Adelaide over the past two seasons is not a factor ahead of this weekend's clash. 22 Jan 2010
Merrick Hails Victorious Evening

Merrick Hails Victorious Evening

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick claims after back-to-back losses his side were switched on from the first minute in Saturday's 6-2 win over Perth Glory.
17 Jan 2010
Merrick: We'll Be Back

Merrick: We'll Be Back

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick is confident his team will quickly banish the disappointment of their shock defeat in Townsville and come roaring back in the New Year. 28 Dec 2009
Asia Forcing MV To Be The Best

Asia Forcing MV To Be The Best

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has set his sights on a top two finish in the A-League this season to ease the potential for serious congestion at finals time. 10 Dec 2009
'Rival Codes Won't Derail Us'

'Rival Codes Won't Derail Us'

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has dismissed the AFL's hard line on stadiums earmarked for the FIFA World Cup as 'a lot of needless talk' and he's confident it won't derail Australia's bid to host the event in 2018 or 2022. 10 Dec 2009
Midfield Is Key For Merrick

Midfield Is Key For Merrick

ERNIE Merrick believes the midfield battle is key to tomorrow's clash with Wellington Phoenix at Westpac Stadium.
3 Dec 2009
Merrick Backs Keeper Moss

Merrick Backs Keeper Moss

ERNIE Merrick is backing his under-fire goalkeeper Glen Moss and remains confident the New Zealander will win over the Melbourne Victory faithful. 9 Nov 2009
Two More Years For Merrick

Two More Years For Merrick

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick has agreed a new two-year deal with the club but a home humiliation by Central Coast Mariners was hardly the way to celebrate. 7 Nov 2009
Merrick Opens Contract Talks

Merrick Opens Contract Talks

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick has opened contract negotiations with the A-League champions over a new deal. 6 Nov 2009
Title Race Is Wide Open

Title Race Is Wide Open

MELBOURNE coach Ernie Merrick has refused to concede it's a two-horse race between Victory and Sydney FC for the A-League title, despite the two teams opening up an important break over the chasing pack in this round. 2 Nov 2009