Melbourne Victory has sacked two-time A-League championship winning coach Ernie Merrick.

Merrick, who guided the A-League club to grand final wins in the 2006-07 and 2008-09 seasons, was dismissed by the Victory today, with one year remaining on his contract.

The 57-year-old met new board chairman Anthony Di Pietro this morning to be told his services were no longer required.

Merrick was the last foundation coach remaining in the A-League, having held the job since the club and competition's inception six years ago.

He took the club to the finals again this season, but they exited in the first week.