The 43-year-old fell on his sword after a 5-nil A-League rout at home by Auckland FC - a sixth straight loss in the Kiwi derby.

But Giancarlo is pleased with his development of younger players and the type of football the Nix plays.

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21 Feb: Phoenix coach Bev Priestman's singing the praises of import striker Makayla Woods after they salvaged a point from their latest match in football's women's A-League

20 Feb: The Wellington Phoenix men's coach insists he's feeling fine ahead of the season's final New Zealand A-League derby against Auckland FC

19 Feb: Auckland FC gaffer Steve Corica is pivoting to a game plan without Sam Cosgrove for Saturday's derby against the Phoenix in Wellington

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