4 Nov 2013

Merrick to return to Victory for first time since departure

8:24 am on 4 November 2013

The Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick will return to the Melbourne Victory for the first time since he was sacked by the A-League football club two and half years ago.

Merrick took the Victory to two A-League titles in his six years with the club before his less than amicable departure.

He says he hasn't been back since then but is looking forward to tonight's game, though he's unsure just what kind of reception he'll get...

The Phoenix are currently last in the 10-team competition with Victory fifth.