Ricki Herbert to quit as Wellington Phoenix coach, says New Zealand media GONER: Ricki Herbert has quit as Wellington {hoenix A-League coach, according to reports. RICKI Herbert is poised to announce his resignation as Wellington Phoenix coach, according to a New Zealand media report. Herbert will stand down today, ending a six-year tenure, NewstalkZB reports. The 51-year-old won't lead the club, currently bottom of the league, in their A-League home match against Newcastle Jets tomorrow. The report said assistant coach Chris Greenacre would take charge of the side for that game and the remainder of the season. All Whites coach Herbert has held the Phoenix role since the club was formed in 2007.