EXCLUSIVE: Australia has produced talented managers who’ve made their mark at World Cups, Club World Cups, Asian Champions Leagues, A-Leagues, NSLs and Asian Cups – we rate them from ten to one. But this was no easy task as most if not all managers found success in different competitions over different times with differing sets of squads – and resources – at their disposal. It was tough to lock down the final ten with some well-known names just missing out. So here it is… but what do you think?
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5: Ernie Merrick
It’s hard to believe someone who has won two A-League grand finals and two Premierships in the A-League – as well as a long stint grooming the next generation at the VIS – could be banging on the doors looking for work in Scotland.
Sacked by Victory earlier this year after six success laden seasons with Victory, Merrick nevertheless has the runs on the board. What’s more, he pledged and played an attacking style of game despite his stoic public persona. Still remains the most successful A-League manager to date.
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