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Merrick Flags Up Assistant Ref Concerns

Merrick Flags Up Assistant Ref Concerns

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick has delivered a stinging rebuke to the A-League's linesmen and wants them to raise their game when it comes to making correct offside decisions. 5 Feb 2009
Merrick Confident Ahead Of Finals

Merrick Confident Ahead Of Finals

AN upbeat Ernie Merrick believes Melbourne Victory are perfectly placed ahead of the first leg of their major semi-final showdown with Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium on Saturday night.
 3 Feb 2009
Merrick: As Big As A Finals Clash

Merrick: As Big As A Finals Clash

MELBOURNE Victory will give little regard to the A-League ladder when they run out for Friday's crucial Telstra Dome clash against Wellington Phoenix. 22 Jan 2009
Ernie: Top Spot Is A Slim Shot

Ernie: Top Spot Is A Slim Shot

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick believes his team has only a slim chance now of lifting the A-League Premier's Plate following their 3-2 defeat to Perth Glory. 12 Jan 2009
It Ain't Broke, Says Merrick

It Ain't Broke, Says Merrick

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick is set to face Queensland Roar at Telstra Dome with the same XI which defeated Sydney last week.
 2 Jan 2009
Victory Keen To Head Home

Victory Keen To Head Home

ERNIE Merrick is keen to put a 'horrendous' road trip behind him and let the club enjoy a run of home games in the run up to the finals. 20 Dec 2008
Victory: We'll Make The Finals

Victory: We'll Make The Finals

ERNIE Merrick has confidently predicted Melbourne Victory will make the finals despite their recent run of results. 19 Dec 2008
Merrick: Glory Deserved Win

Merrick: Glory Deserved Win

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick said the 3-1 loss to the Glory shows his side cannot rely on playing just one half of football to get a result. 7 Dec 2008
Merrick Hails Ex Mariner Tom

Merrick Hails Ex Mariner Tom

ERNIE Merrick has hailed Tom Pondeljak's impact at Melbourne Victory following the midfielder's first goal for the club against former side Central Coast Mariners. 22 Nov 2008
Merrick: Don't Give Up Archie

Merrick: Don't Give Up Archie

ERNIE Merrick believes it is simply a matter of time before overlooked striker Archie Thompson fights his way back into Pim Verbeek's Socceroos set-up. 13 Nov 2008
Merrick's Fury Over Diving

Merrick's Fury Over Diving

MELBOURNE Victory boss Ernie Merrick wants video technology to help rid diving from the game after seeing his team punished for a crime they didn't commit. 1 Nov 2008
Ernie Seeks Gamba Revenge

Ernie Seeks Gamba Revenge

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick is prepared to put aside usual Hyundai A-League rivalries to help the Reds win their Asian Champions League final. 23 Oct 2008
Merrick Bemoans Victory Discipline

Merrick Bemoans Victory Discipline

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick said his team had 'no excuses' for its showing of poor discipline in their Round 8 match against the Newcastle Jets at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Saturday night. 19 Oct 2008
Ernie's Memo To Pim: Play Archie!

Ernie's Memo To Pim: Play Archie!

ERNIE Merrick has urged Socceroos boss Pim Verbeek not to keep snubbing Victory's star striker Archie Thompson for national duty. 18 Oct 2008
Merrick Hails Victory Quality

Merrick Hails Victory Quality

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick believes the quality of football put on by his team so far this season exceeds that of the club's championship-winning year. 9 Oct 2008
Ernie: Why Was Carlos Sent Off?

Ernie: Why Was Carlos Sent Off?

MELBOURNE Victory coach Ernie Merrick insisted he was proud of the way his 10-man team reacted to seeing red again, despite crashing to a 2-0 defeat against Queensland Roar. 28 Sep 2008

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