There was drama on and off the pitch for Wellington Phoenix this weekend.

Following a 5-0 loss to Auckland FC, coach Giancarlo Italiano resigned from his role as coach.

The team still faces eight games before the playoffs, with the team currently placed 10th in the A-League. 

Former Wellington Phoenix and All Whites coach Ricki Herbert told Mike Hosking that time will tell if this is the right decision. 

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