Newcastle Jets have sacked coach Scott Miller less than a month out from the 2016-17 A-League season.
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Miller, 34, joined the Jets before the 2015-16 season and led the club to eighth place in the table with eight wins and six draws from their 27 matches.
It is understood that Miller and new assistant coach Luc Trani had a falling out while the Jets were on their recent pre-season tour of China, with the latter being sent home early by the former.
But it appears Newcastle have sided with Trani.
Miller took over at Hunter Stadium after a stint as coach of Fulham's Under 21 side, replacing Phil Stubbins, who himself only lasted one season at the club.
The Jets were Miller's first senior job.
Newcastle have become the second A-League club to sack their coach ahead of the new season after Central Coast Mariners dismissed Tony Walmsley last month.
Paul Okon was appointed as Walmsley's successor on August 28.