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Soccer: Phoenix in need of a lucky break
Four draws, five losses and no wins don't make pretty reading for a team who are one spot off the bottom of the ladder.

Soccer: Patience is a virtue for luckless Phoenix coach ... but so is winning
It's fortunate Ernie Merrick is a patient man. The Wellington Phoenix coach has not lashed out at his underperforming side despite the fact they are yet to have an A-League win under his stewardship.

Michael Burgess: Phoenix game hinders All Whites' chances
The fact that five Phoenix All Whites are playing this evening, a few hours before they fly to North America, is ridiculous.

Soccer: Double duty for Phoenix defence
The Phoenix will need total commitment to the cause to earn their first victory of the season when they play Perth today.

Soccer: Phoenix held to scoreless draw
Progress remains slow and steady under new Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick.

Roar stun Phoenix with late winner
The Brisbane Roar have spoiled Ernie Merrick's first outing as coach of the Wellington Phoenix as they stole a 2-1 win in the capital today.