Ernie Merrick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ernie Merrick
Occupation	Coach
Date Of Birth	Jan 15, 1953(1953-01-15)
Age	71
Birthplace	Edinburgh
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Ernie Merrick Biography

Ernie Merrick is one of the most popular and richest Coach who was born on January 15, 1953 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Ernest Merrick, OAM (born on 15th January 1953) is a coach from Australia and Scotland who was the last manager of A-League soccer team Newcastle Jets. He was let go on the 6th of January, 2020. He was the director for Hong Kong’s national football team. Hong Kong national football team as well as A-League club Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix.

The 2007-2008 season saw similar to the disappointment that Merrick experienced in his first year as a coach the team finished in the bottom 4 and being unable to make it towards Finals Series. Finals Series.

Melbourne Victory finished second in the group phase of the 2008 Asian Champions League. Gamba Osaka won the group and went on to win the Asian Champions League.

During the 2009–2010 season, Melbourne Victory, despite severe season-ending knee injuries to key players, Billy Celeski, Matthew Kemp and star striker Archie Thompson once again reached the Grand Final. Sydney FC took out the title after extra time on penalties. Kevin Muscat and Marvin Angulo missed their penalty kicks, allowing Sydney to take out the championship.

Ernie Merrick was awarded coach of the year in 2007 as well as in 2010.

Ernie Merrick Net Worth

Ernie Merrick is one of the richest Coach from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ernie Merrick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In his first season with Melbourne Victory in 2005/06, Melbourne Victory failed to meet its goals of winning the league. In the Socceroos’ presence, with Archie Thompson and Kevin Muscat on the team, as well as the experience of two European nationals, Geoffrey Claeys and Richard Kitzbichler The expectations of the Melbourne supporters were high. However, they were with a disappointment when the club finished 7th in the league among the eight teams. Following a positive start, which had them ranked 1st following round 8, where they defeated the eventual winners Sydney FC 5-0, the team only won three of their last 13 games.

The second season was the best of the season. The Victory won the 2006-07 A-League Premiership, 12 points over second-placed Adelaide United. Melbourne Victory faced Adelaide United in the A-League Grand Final at the Telstra Dome on 18 February and won the game by 6-0, and Archie Thompson scoring an incredible five goals.

In the 2008–2009 season, Melbourne Victory won the treble; the Pre-Season Cup, the Premiership and the Grand Final. In the Grand Final, Melbourne Victory defeated Adelaide United 1–0 to secure their second championship under Ernie Merrick’s coaching.

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Who is Ernie Merrick Dating?

According to our records, Ernie Merrick married to Kerry Merrick. As of December 1, 2023, Ernie Merrick’s is not dating anyone.

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In May 2017, Merrick was announced as the new coach of Newcastle Jets, following the sacking of Mark Jones after Newcastle Jets finished bottom of the league in the 2016–17 season. On 17 April 2018, Merrick signed an improved contract keeping him with the Jets until the end of the 2019/20 Hyundai A-League season. Merrick was sacked by the Jets on 6th January, 2020

Facts & Trivia

Ernie Ranked on the list of most popular Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ernie Merrick celebrates birthday on January 15 of every year.

Is Ernie Merrick still coaching?

Merrick, who has been coaching down under for more than 40 years and won two A-League premierships and two grand finals with Melbourne Victory, has been without a job since leaving Newcastle Jets in early 2020.

Who is the coach of Newcastle Jets?

Arthur Papas

What is Ernie Merrick doing now?

He was released on 6 January 2020. He was the former head coach of the Hong Kong national football team and A-League clubs Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix. He is currently a senior coach mentor at AFL club St Kilda.

Who owns the Newcastle Jets now?

The American consortium, led by Brett Johnson and Jordan Gardner , is deep in talks with the Australian Professional Leagues, owners and operators of the A-League, to take control of Newcastle.

Who owned Newcastle Jets?

In May 2015, FFA revoked Newcastle’s licence after owner Nathan Tinkler placed the club into voluntary administration. A new A-League club was formed for the 2015–16 season, under the same name and colours.