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Merrick Leaves Victory
Topic Started: Mar 12 2011, 03:16 PM (165 Views)
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In a press conference today, it has been confirmed that Coach Ernie Merrick and Melbourne victory have parted ways.

Melbourne Victory announced that the two-time A-League Grand Final winning coach's contract was terminated by mutual consent.

The club's disappointing end to the Hyundai A-League season and their terrible start to the AFC Champions League, which saw them lose their opening game 5-1 to Gamba Osaka, had played a part in the decision according to the Victory.

However according to the press conference, Merrick was not sacked. Here is what Victory Chairman, Anthony Di Pietro had to say on the matter.

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"The board of Melbourne Victory can announce head coach Ernie Merrick and the club have agreed to part ways," Di Pietro said.

"This decision has been reached after an extensive board review of all parts of the business. We determined the best way forward was to part ways and Melbourne Victory are to undertake a new coaching direction."

"Ernie's been obviously a very successful coach and we are appreciative of this, however, we've mutually agreed it is time to part ways.''

Di Pietro denied claims that Merrick had been sacked and re-iterated that the decision was a mutual agreement, before explaining that a new manager will help the shape the vision of the Melbourne Victory as they move forward.

"There's been no sacking here. The details of the discussion remain confidential. Ernie and ourselves left on amicable terms," he said.

"We are undergoing some very important changes at our football club. We have a new leadership and a clear vision moving forward."

"This is one, to grow our brand domestically and internationally. Two, to drive our revenues and ensure the club's sustainability, and three, ensure we are always highly competitive on the field."

"We believe today's agreement along with some very exciting player signings will assist us in achieving our objectives."


Source: Official A-League Site
Edited by Luminal, Mar 12 2011, 03:18 PM.
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What a coach that has actually left on good terms with his old club, that's got to be the first time ever that's happened!!!! :)
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What a coach that has actually left on good terms with his old club, that's got to be the first time ever that's happened!!!! :)
I am not so sure...it still looks like he was pushed. He was a good coach but the Victory had trouble this season against more technical and strategic teams like the Roar and the Mariners.
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