Mark Rudan. Photo: GettyWellington Phoenix head coach Mark Rudan has rocked the club by informing them that he won't be back next season. Since January, the Phoenix have been trying to put together a package to convince Rudan to stay, driven by chairman Rob Morrison, but they've been unsuccessful. Four more goals in the last three regular season games will also mark a new goals record for the club. Since Ernie Merrick's exit in December 2016, Des Buckingham, Kalezic, Chris Greenacre (caretaker) and Rudan have occupied the position.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 12, 2019 03:56 UTC