Youth league race wide open There may be only two rounds left in the National Youth League but the destination of the title remains anyone’s guess with a remarkable six teams still very much in the running. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Phoenix already weighing options Ernie Merrick's seat is still warm, but already the contenders to replace him are circling. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Merrick takes the blame for the Phoenix's failings as he bids Wellington farewell Ernie Merrick finished his reign as Wellington Phoenix coach the way only he could. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Durante says players need to take responsibility for Merrick's resignation You could feel the hurt in every word Andrew Durante spoke about the man to his right. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Phoenix rush to appoint Ernie Merrick's replacement Wellington Phoenix are looking to name a new coach before Christmas, the A-League club's chairman Rob Morrison says. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Phoenix to appoint new coach by Christmas Wellington Phoenix chairman Rob Morrison wants to have Ernie Merrick's replacement in place before Christmas as the club continues to target the A-League finals. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Strong squad keeps Phoenix confident of finals appearance The quality of the Wellington Phoenix squad has everyone at the club confident the side can still make the Hyundai A-League finals, even with the stepping down of Ernie Merrick as Head Coach. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Being a Phoenix away fan in Melbourne Wellington Phoenix's own teenager football writer Dan Moskovitz had a memorable away fan experience in Melbourne and filed this exclusive report. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Durante chokes back tears, admits players let Merrick down A highly emotional Andrew Durante has choked back tears as he relived the moment Ernie Merrick resigned as Wellington Phoenix coach. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Merrick admits trying to leave earlier in season Former Phoenix head coach Ernie Merrick admits that although his decision to step down was a difficult one, it was one which had been made much earlier in the side's lacklustre 2016 campaign. Tue, 6 December, 2016
Tribulietx looms as likely Phoenix coach Ramon Tribulietx has the backing of Auckland City in pursuing the Wellington Phoenix head coaching role. Mon, 5 December, 2016
Vicelich cautious ahead of Kashima clash Ivan Vicelich knows a thing or two about what it takes to win games at a FIFA Club World Cup. Mon, 5 December, 2016
[Audio] Simon Hill on Merrick Simon Hill from Fox Sports on Ernie Merrick resignation and his possible replacements Mon, 5 December, 2016
Early Wellington Phoenix coaching contenders after shock A-League resignation Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick’s resignation has kick-started a frantic early-season hunt for his replacement with former Sydney FC captain Mark Rudan among the early names to be touted. Mon, 5 December, 2016
Tasman United have to be 'nasty in both boxes' He may have rated their 4-2 loss to Eastern Suburbs as the team's best performance to date but Tasman United coach Richard Anderson said further improvements need to be made at both ends of the pitch if they want to t... Mon, 5 December, 2016
Ifill places blame for Merrick demise on players Former Phoenix fan favourite Paul Ifill says the players have a big part to play in Ernie Merrick's departure from the club. Mon, 5 December, 2016
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. Mon, 5 December, 2016
Merrick leaves Phoenix with respect and dignity intact It is a measure of the man Ernie Merrick that he will front a press conference on Tuesday to discuss his resignation. Mon, 5 December, 2016
Merrick's resignation 'not a great surprise' Former Wellington Phoenix striker Paul Ifill believes Ernie Merrick's resignation isn't a great surprise. Mon, 5 December, 2016
All White Kip Colvey signs contract extension with San Jose Earthquakes He may have totalled just 315 minutes during his debut Major League Soccer season but the San Jose Earthquakes clearly see enough potential in Kip Colvey to reward the young defender with a contract extension. Mon, 5 December, 2016
