Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick signed a two-year extension to his contract that will keep him at Melbourne until 2012.

Merrick has been with the club for the last four-and-a-half years and the Scotsman admitted he is eager to lead Victory to more success in the future.

"This club has been terrific, we've had success, we want more success," he said.

"We want to build a bigger, stronger, better team. We've got seven players 21 and under but we've got to perform better at home.

"It is a great honour to stay at what has been the most successful club and the board have been fantastic in support."