The Wellington Phoenix believe they've found the man to turnaround the A-League football club's fortunes.
Australian Mark Rudan has penned a two year deal to be the Phoenix's new head coach.
The 'Nix have failed to make the playoffs in five of their last six seasons and finished second-to-bottom in the most recent campaign.
Phoenix general manager David Dome says they only have two more years to run on their A-League licence and they need to perform.
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