Melbourne Victory remaining patient on striker signing
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick says the club will remain patient until they find the right striker to sign.
The two-time A-League champions are currently experiencing a striker shortage with marquee man Archie Thompson sidelined for at least the next three months and Robbie Kruse currently out of action with a hamstring strain (although he is due to return this weekend) but Merrick says he is no rush to bring just anybody in despite starting the season with a draw and a loss.
“I didn't think we were flat against Perth the other night," Merrick said after the 2-0 home loss to the Glory on Saturday night.
"Our passing was good and we created chances, just like we did against Sydney (3-3).
“There are still another 28 games to go. It is a long season. As for finding another striker, we won't be rushed."
The Victory take on North Queensland Fury at AAMI Park on Sunday afternoon – kick-off is at 3:00pm.
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Results & Fixtures
Matches
| Home | Away | Score | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Feb 17th | |||
| Melbourne Heart | Gold Coast United | - | 09:00 |
| Sat Feb 18th | |||
| Central Coast Mariners | Wellington Phoenix | - | 06:30 |
| Brisbane Roar | Melbourne Victory | - | 08:45 |
| Perth Glory | Newcastle Jets | - | 11:00 |
| Sun Feb 19th | |||
| Adelaide United | Sydney | - | 06:00 |
Tables
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 40 |
| Brisbane Roar | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 35 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 33 |
| Perth Glory | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 31 |
| Newcastle Jets | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | -2 | 28 |
| Melbourne Heart | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | -1 | 27 |
| Sydney | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | -7 | 27 |
| Melbourne Victory | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | -5 | 25 |
| Adelaide United | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | -13 | 23 |
| Gold Coast United | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -11 | 15 |
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