How a text to Ernie Merrick resurrected the A-League fortunes of the Newcastle JetsTONY FEDER/GETTY IMAGES Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick has revived the fortunes of the Newcastle Jets this season. A few months after quitting Wellington Phoenix, Ernie Merrick was ensconced in his native Scotland and in sore need of some entertainment. "After Mark moved on I sent Ernie a text first thing one morning and said, 'are you bored? Some applauded the engagement of Melbourne Victory's dual championship-winning mentor as the ideal figure to haul the Jets out of their seven-year quagmire. "It was my decision and I thought Ernie was the right fit at the time for this club."

Source: Stuff March 05, 2018 03:56 UTC