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Merrick: Only Victory Will Do

Merrick: Only Victory Will Do

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has demanded positive football from his side against Adelaide United tonight and said a third-consecutive draw will not be enough to satisfy him. 18 Sep 2009
Merrick: We Need Muscat

Merrick: We Need Muscat

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has admitted the defending champions have missed the composure of Kevin Muscat in what has been their worst-ever start to an A-League season. 13 Sep 2009
Merrick: Job Talk Won't Distract Me

Merrick: Job Talk Won't Distract Me

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick insists the continuing speculation over his future at the club will not be distraction to himself or the players, while skipper Kevin Muscat has ruled out an immediate ascent to the top job when his playing days come to an end. 1 Sep 2009
Leijer Lured By Roo League

Leijer Lured By Roo League

ERNIE Merrick believes the recent influx of current Socceroos back to the A-League is one of the key reasons behind Adrian Leijer's decision to return to the club from English Premier League outfit Fulham. 21 Aug 2009
No Panic For Farina...Yet

No Panic For Farina...Yet

BRISBANE Roar coach Frank Farina is not pushing the panic button yet despite twice throwing away a two goal lead and having to settle for a share of the points against Melbourne Victory. 16 Aug 2009
Victory Keep Options Open

Victory Keep Options Open

VICTORY'S makeshift defence for the clash with Brisbane Roar won't be finalised until the day before the game as Melbourne keep their options open over the absence of Kevin Muscat. 13 Aug 2009
Ernie: We're Better Than Ever

Ernie: We're Better Than Ever

ERNIE Merrick may be happy to have flown under the radar, but the Melbourne Victory coach is as confident as ever in the talent and depth of his squad heading into season 2009/10. 5 Aug 2009
Merrick: We Are The Underdogs (Almost)

Merrick: We Are The Underdogs (Almost)

HE HELD a straight face as he said it, but Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick genuinely believes the defending champions are not worthy of the favourites tag heading into the fifth season of the Hyundai A-League. 4 Aug 2009
'A-League Gig Tough For Kids'

'A-League Gig Tough For Kids'

MELBOURNE Victory have welcomed their Football Superstar but Ernie Merrick believes the depth of quality is making it harder for youngsters to break into the A-League. 21 Jul 2009
Victory Welcome New Superstar

Victory Welcome New Superstar

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick is predicting a bright future for his latest recruit, Football Superstar winner Luke Pilkington.
 16 Jul 2009
Aussie Coaches Endorse Tours

Aussie Coaches Endorse Tours

FULHAM manager Roy Hodgson and Melbourne colleague Ernie Merrick have both endorsed more European teams basing their pre-seasons in Australia after the Cottagers outclassed Melbourne 3-0 in an entertaining friendly at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. 12 Jul 2009
Ernie: We Need Viduka

Ernie: We Need Viduka

ERNIE Merrick believes Mark Viduka will make himself available for the Socceroos World Cup campaign but the V-Bomber won't be playing his domestic football with Melbourne Victory this year. 23 Jun 2009
Next Superstar Hunt Begins...

Next Superstar Hunt Begins...

FOOTBALL Superstar returns for its second series tonight, with 15 contestants battling for one professional deal at A-League champions Melbourne Victory. 27 May 2009
Ernie: I Want Kevin For Two More Years

Ernie: I Want Kevin For Two More Years

EXCLUSIVE: The most successful coach in A-League history chatted with FourFourTwo's Aidan Ormond about the issues of the day at Melbourne Victory and his new Football Superstar gig. 21 May 2009
Merrick: Stay There Adrian

Merrick: Stay There Adrian

ERNIE Merrick believes former Melbourne Victory defender Adrian Leijer is best served by remaining in England but may have to take a step back to take a step forward.
 5 May 2009
Victory Searching For Overseas Defender

Victory Searching For Overseas Defender

A-LEAGUE champions Melbourne Victory are set to move their search for a key defender off shore with coach Ernie Merrick admitting that the club will pursue an overseas player to fill the void left by the departures of Michael Thwaite and Sebastian Ryall. 21 Mar 2009

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