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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
Ernie's Joy At Eight In A Row

Ernie's Joy At Eight In A Row

VICTORY coach Ernie Merrick has described the 3-1 win over Adelaide as Melbourne's best 90-minutes of the year - and a shining example of the club's depth. 24 Oct 2009
Ernie Wary Of Resurgent Reds

Ernie Wary Of Resurgent Reds

Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick believes Adelaide United's win last week is more significant than the seven straight matches the Reds have lost against Victory. 23 Oct 2009
Ernie's Winning Mental Strength

Ernie's Winning Mental Strength

VICTORY coach Ernie Merrick says mental strength and the class of Archie Thompson and Carlos Hernandez delivered the come-from-behind 3-1 win over Newcastle Jets. 19 Oct 2009
Sydney Blitz Haunts Ernie

Sydney Blitz Haunts Ernie

THE MEMORY of Sydney FC putting two goals past Melbourne in the first three minutes last season is still in Ernie Merrick's mind ahead of tonight's blockbuster. 9 Oct 2009
Merrick Thrilled With Leijer

Merrick Thrilled With Leijer

ERNIE Merrick believes Adrian Leijer can only get better in his second spell at Melbourne Victory after hailing the defender's winning goal in a sometimes spicy clash with Brisbane Roar. 4 Oct 2009
Merrick: Muscat Makes Us Better

Merrick: Muscat Makes Us Better

VICTORY coach Ernie Merrick said the return of Kevin Muscat and a change in tactics were significant factors in his side's win over Adelaide. 19 Sep 2009
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