Merrick gives us the thumbs up
Melbourne Victory coach says Wellington Phoenix are a team to watch, says he was impressed by their 2-1 win
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick is certain the Wellington Phoenix is the real deal.
Merrick experienced the A-League's newest club for the first time on Saturday night, when his defending A-League champions went down 2-1 in the Pre-Season Cup.
He says the Phoenix were very impressive and he has no doubt about what they can achieve this season. Merrick says they played a top-line side against the Phoenix and he believes Wellington will qualify for the finals this year. He says the Phoenix will be a very attractive team to watch.
The A-League proper gets underway on August 24, while this Friday night the Phoenix take on the Newcastle Jets for fifth place in the Pre-Season Cup.
The Melbourne Victory play the Wellington Phoenix on August 26.
Good to see the press acknowledge that the Phoenix "deserved" the win
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