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Nix rookie extends deal

Nix rookie extends deal

Adam Parkhouse has been rewarded for a strong start to his A-League career with a new two-year contract with the Wellington Phoenix. 15 Dec 2016
Doyle: I felt helpless

Doyle: I felt helpless

Wellington Phoenix defender Tom Doyle says he felt “helpless” watching his team from the sidelines as he accumulated a hamstring injury in late November. 14 Dec 2016
O'Donovan frustrated by lack of service

O'Donovan frustrated by lack of service

Central Coast striker Roy O’Donovan says he was frustrated by the lack of service in the Mariners' 3-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix in Hamilton on Saturday. 13 Dec 2016
Nix win a tribute to 'perfect mentor' Merrick

Nix win a tribute to 'perfect mentor' Merrick

Wellington Phoenix’s joint interim coach Chris Greenacre says Ernie Merrick’s long-lasting influence filtered through to their morale-boosting win over Central Coast Mariners. 10 Dec 2016
Post-Ernie Nix climb off the canvas

Post-Ernie Nix climb off the canvas

Wellington Phoenix have put a tumultuous week behind them in impressive fashion, overpowering the Central Coast Mariners 3-0 as the Hyundai A-League came to Waikato Stadium for the first time on Saturday. 10 Dec 2016
Preview: Phoenix v Mariners

Preview: Phoenix v Mariners

With Ernie Merrick’s shock resignation, it's been a tumultuous week in Wellington. How will the Nix respond in Hamilton under interim coaches Greenacre and Buckingham? 10 Dec 2016
Nix boss keeps faith with attack

Nix boss keeps faith with attack

Wellington Phoenix interim coach Chris Greenacre says his team will not be changing its attacking style after the departure of Ernie Merrick. 10 Dec 2016
Rescheduled Nix game 'illogical' says Muscat

Rescheduled Nix game 'illogical' says Muscat

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat says the rescheduled game against Wellington Phoenix “seems illogical”. 9 Dec 2016
Okon: 'Key moments' have cost us

Okon: 'Key moments' have cost us

Central Coast Mariners coach Paul Okon believes lapses in games is the catalyst for his side claiming just two wins this season. 8 Dec 2016
Moss: We lacked fight and passion

Moss: We lacked fight and passion

Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Glen Moss concedes the club lacked the “fight and passion” in the lead-up to former coach Ernie Merrick’s departure. 7 Dec 2016
Postponed Phoenix vs Victory match rescheduled

Postponed Phoenix vs Victory match rescheduled

The postponed A-League Round 7 match between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory will be played on Tuesday, January 17 in Wellington. 7 Dec 2016
Emotional Durante: Merrick departure is on us

Emotional Durante: Merrick departure is on us

Wellington Phoenix captain Andrew Durante is riding an emotional roller coaster following coach Ernie Merrick’s departure stating the playing group was at fault. 6 Dec 2016
Buhagiar: Playing for local club a dream come true

Buhagiar: Playing for local club a dream come true

Central Coast Mariners youngster Trent Buhagiar has extended his senior contract until least the end of the A-League 2018/19 season. 6 Dec 2016
Arnold 'sad' over Merrick's shock exit

Arnold 'sad' over Merrick's shock exit

Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says coaching Wellington Phoenix is the hardest job in the A-League and paid tribute to departing coach Ernie Merrick, who resigned this morning. 5 Dec 2016
Phoenix name Merrick's replacement

Phoenix name Merrick's replacement

Wellington Phoenix have appointed Chris Greenacre and Des Buckingham as joint Interim Head Coaches after Ernie Merrick stepped down. 5 Dec 2016
Merrick stands down from Phoenix

Merrick stands down from Phoenix

Ernie Merrick has stepped down from his position as Wellington Phoenix FC Head Coach. 5 Dec 2016