Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan has fanned the flames of his impending departure from the club, admitting the players know what's going on and refusing to deny speculation he is leaving.
Reports surfaced during the week that Rudan had told the Phoenix he intended to depart at the end of the season and the Australian did nothing to douse the rumours after his team lost 2-1 to Brisbane Roar on Friday night.
Rudan said the players were aware of his future plans prior to the 8-2 belting they handed out to Central Coast Mariners in early March and said an official announcement would eventually be made by the club going forward.