Terry Phelan to become the club's player/coach. This lasted for four seasons until the end of the 2008–09 season where, due to poor results, he was replaced by his assistant Malcolm Fleming. Fleming coached for the 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons, but in August 2011 stepped down citing lack of funds to bring in players from outside the region, concerns that playing young local players could be detrimental, and the need for changes on the Otago United board. In September 2011 it was announced that Caversham AFC coach Richard Murray would take the reins for the 2011–12 season. Richard Murray and assistant Andy Duncan were reappointed for the 2012–13 season, but after their worst ever points return in a season the reign of Murray and Duncan was over. The coaching position for the 2013-14 season was taken by Brazilian Luiz Uehara who approached the job with a long-term view and a desire to use local players; nevertheless he stated his prime focus was "on performance and playing a good level of football". After Uehara's first season, a review following Southern United's second-last placing prompted the board to advertise the head coach position for the next two seasons. Uehara did not reapply for the position, stating he wanted to take a break from the game. Mike Fridge was appointed for two seasons starting in 2014–15, with Tony Martin as his assistant. Fridge's poor performance led to his eventual demise, with Irishman Paul O'Reilly later appointed as the new coach in July 2016. Johan Koustall (2004–05) Terry Phelan (1 July 2006 – 30 June 2009) Malcolm Fleming (1 July 2009 – 30 June 2011) Richard Murray (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2013) Luiz Uehara (1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014) Mike Fridge (1 July 2014 – June 2016) Paul O'Reilly (21 June 2016 – ) Staff Head Coach: Terry Boylan Goalkeeper Coach: Zane Green Medical: Jim Webb Technical Analyst: Stuart Moffatt References External links Profile at New Zealand Football Championship website Official website Association football clubs in Dunedin Association football clubs established in 2004 Sport in Otago 2004 establishments in New Zealand