Phoenix were 'lacking a lot of confidence' under Kalezic - Greenacre

Wellington Phoenix caretaker coach Chris Greenacre has lifted the lid on the despondency that enveloped the club before predecessor Darije Kalezic departed.

Greenacre made it his mission to inject some enjoyment into the closing weeks of a forgettable A-League campaign, and it was nearly enough to upset the Melbourne Victory in their penultimate game.

The last-placed Phoenix led 1-0 in Melbourne on Sunday before the fourth-placed Victory conjured two late goals.

Greenacre has overseen three losses...