Ernie Merrick - former Phoenix manager

^ I think he would be jumping the gun if he did.

He would benefit from being assistant coach for a few more years before getting his own gig I reckon.

He obviously earned enough respect with us with his work ethics and commitment to be considered for a full time position - which is great. I just question whether he wouldn't wanna wait a few more years before giving it a go

I've been vocal against Greenie all year. I based that on how the FSE was going but then someone here pointed out that was largely Goulds domain. Not sure where I stand on this.

I really enjoy his interviews. He is a breathe of fresh air in today's sound bite copy and paste reporting.

yeah Greenie has shown himself to be capable, I've liked the changes he's made with the players he has at his disposal, would be really interesting to see who he'd bring on board next year uif given the chance - I'm sure in an ideal worl he'd like to get more expeirience under a good coach, but perhaps he has gotten a taste for being in charge and wants more - he's not exactly done anything bad thus far. If the enxt two games go well I reckon we could probably do a lot worse than take Greenie on.

Would you take Greenacre over Trani? Surely not, right?

http://www.seek.co.nz/Job/head-coach/in/wellington-wellington/24146121 

Trani was great with his analysis and was clearly as asset to the head coach, is he head coach material - I dunno? Greenie at least knows the team, appears to have clear ideas about the direction the cub needs to go in to be better - would I take one over the other? I really can't comment as I see them with Two separate skill sets.

Is there something that he's said thats lead you to that impression?

McKinna is NO chance of taking the job, so he shouldn't even be considered in any hypothetical situations. He's perfectly happy in his job at CCM, and I highly doubt he is going to walk out on his gig as Mayor of Gosford any time soon.

Greenie wouldn't have the badges needed yet?

He's in the process of completing the A badge now isn't he, not sure what he needs to do to get but he's on the pathway

Doesn't seem logical to choose Greenie. Then you have to find an assistant too. Moreover Greenie doesn't want the job and isn't ready by his own admission. Trani had a decent go as headcoach with his ACL run and I like him. Would love to see him back as an assistant. Is he still doing freelance work for us something or did I just think I'd read that? Personally I'd rather see Trani than any of the previous A-league coaches.

Really any discussion about known candidates is probably not going to get us anywhere as if the owners are to be believed we are looking internationally til April so hopefully we end up with some talented systematic coach we've never heard of and we can all pretend we never discussing the possibility of Miron or Merrick coaching us.

I just read that Trani doesn't appear to have a gig atm. Is this so and would he consider comming back as assistant if we promise never to ask him to work with the youth?

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• Develop and execute team strategies and tactics to meet the Club’s on field objectives which are consistent with the Club’s overall strategic direction.
• In conjunction with the Football Committee the Head Coach is responsible for the selection and recruitment of players
• Within the structure of the training schedule determined by the High Performance Manager, execute the training schedule
• Responsible for team behaviour both on and off the pitch
• Work with the General Manager and Football Operations Manager on a player budget

THE REQUIREMENTS
• Holder of FIFA Coaching Badge to A Level or equivalent
• Substantial experience in leading programme planning and administration in football
• Demonstrated ability to utilise sports science, sports medicine and technical data analysis to add value to the training and coaching process
• Excellent interpersonal/ analytical/ evaluation/ planning skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Strong links with international football bodies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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• Please submit a detailed CV with covering letter to the General Manager David Dome at phoenix@wellingtonphoenix.com
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So He/She can clog onto the forums and read all the posts that call for his/her sacking!

"   Within the structure of the training schedule determined by the High Performance Manager, execute the training schedule

Really so the coach isnt going to have the final say.If thats how its going to be can you really see any experienced coaches applying.I would have thought,say an Ange type guy got the job they would want to be pulling all the strings not some of those layed down by someone else.

Who is the High Performance Manager.Please no.

 Substantial experience in leading programme planning and administration in football. Would have thought that might count against Greenie.Would love to see him stay on as assistant though.

^ That's what I thought

Surprised the job description doesn't mention that the head coach will need a pro license by the start of 2014/15 season, roughly 18 months away.

I suspect that some of the senior players are probably pushing Greenie to apply, but that's exactly why he shouldn't get it.

Greenie's performance over the last few weeks definitely makes him a good shot at staying on as an assistant though. Hopefully the new coach Lee Norfolk will see that too.

#norfolk4nix

Could be some title for a fitness trainer?

Umm, the A license is the level below Pro license? Or am I missing something?

Wellington Phoenix FC Head Coach

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The Wellington Phoenix Board’s long term vision is to build a club that is self-sustaining financially

To have something self-sustaining you would need quite clear ideas that if this was this way and this this way the desired aim could work.

Taking on younger players, developing them then perhaps selling them on may be good financially. A sure method?

What is one thing that they could identify as something that "if they had this this way"  their stated aim could happen?

Oops, I got that wrong. A-League coaches don't need a Pro Diploma (License?) until start of 2015/16. That's more like 2 and a half years away. Nah worries then eh?

http://www.footballfedtas.com.au/uploads/media/Minimum_Coaching_Requirements.pdf 

 Throw Oughton into the mix

http://www.dispatch.com/content/blogs/covering-the-crew/2013/03/oughton.html

The most important thing is the new coaches name has the right syllables for the Yellow Army chant ie not Ange

I would be disappointed if Greenie got the current job, if the position became available in three years and he applied i would welcome the appointment.

Duncan Oughton... really? No thanks.

Oughton doesn't have enough EPL experience for me.

#norfolk4nix