08 May Melbourne City part ways with Warren Joyce

Melbourne City has announced the departure of head coach Warren Joyce.

Joyce’s two-year contract with City has expired and the Englishman has not been offered an extension to remain with the A-League club.

The former Manchester United assistant coach and reserves boss joined City from Wigan Athletic in June 2017. He leaves having guided the club to third on the table last season and fifth in the current 2018/19 season which ended with an Elimination Final loss to Adelaide United last weekend.

“It’s been a challenging couple of seasons, but I have great pride in the players and staff for the progress the Club has made,” Joyce said in a club statement.

“I’ve seen real growth from the playing group and within the football organisation and the continued development of the right kind of culture.

“I am confident that A-League success is around the corner for the Club. I’d like to wish everyone at the Club and the fans the best of luck for the future.”

The club's Director of Football Michael Petrillo added: “Our ambition remains unchanged.

“We want to be constantly competing for silverware and playing in the Asian Champions League, with a definitive brand of football.”

Joyce oversaw a win-draw-loss record of 29-11-23 in all competitions during his time with City.