The Auckland City football coach Ramon Tribulietx is hoping a good performance at the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan will help his chances of finding a job with a professional side
The 44-year-old Tribulietx, who was shortlisted for the vacant job at the Brisbane Roar last year, has been mentioned as a possible replacement for former Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick, who resigned unexpectedly from the club this week.
Auckland City coach Ramon Tribulietx. Photo: Photosport
Tribulietx only recommitted to amateurs Auckland City in late July after deciding to return for one more season and another shot at the tournament in Japan.
Tribulietx has led the eight-time Oceania champions at five Club World Cups and the team, comprised of up-and-coming New Zealand players and journeymen former professionals, have often surprised the fully-professional sides at the tournament.
They finished third at the 2014 edition in Morocco, losing 2-1 to Argentina's San Lorenzo in the semi-finals before beating Mexico's Cruz Azul on penalties.
- Reuters
