Ernie Merrick takes on newly-created FA role with remit to ‘disrupt’ Australian football
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#62231)
- Respected former coach named FA's first chief football officer
- Focus on development and direction of national teams
Former A-League Men coach Ernie Merrick has been given the freedom to shape Australia's footballing future after being appointed as Football Australia's first chief football officer.
The former Melbourne Victory and Newcastle coach will be able to disrupt Australian football's technical vision", according to FA. The newly-created role encompasses improving Australia's development of players and coaches.
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