Soccer: Battle for A League license

A-League Operations Manager Matt Carroll has given a qualified endorsement to the Wellington and Palmerston North bid merger.

The two groups have combined to battle against Auckland in the quest for the A-League license formerly held by the New Zealand Knights.

Carroll says it sounds like a good idea.

He says he is yet to see the details of what the merger means with regard to venues, finances and other factors.

But Carroll says it is probably a wise move on behalf of both groups.

Matt Carroll says despite the merger, there is no flexibility in the deadlines with a decision due in a couple of weeks.

- NEWSTALK ZB