Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Soccer
Asian Cup seeks to grab interest
Michael Lynch Asian Cup chief Michael Brown plans to ramp up interest in the competition.
Soccer
Melbourne mecca will 'G up Liverpool
Michael Lynch Reds legend Ian Rush says Liverpool will find the MCG to its liking.
Soccer
Aussie goalie in Champions League final
Michael Lynch But will Mitchell Langerak be stuck on the bench?
Soccer
Ferreira and Dilevski among four cut loose by Victory
Michael Lynch Marco Rojas was the man Ange Postecoglou didn't want to lose, but he flew the Melbourne Victory coop on Thursday when the Kiwi international, who won the Warren Medal as the A-League's player of the...
Postecoglou ditches four
Michael Lynch Victory boss rebuilds his squad for a tilt at the 2013-14 championship.
Soccer
Revolving door a hurdle for title-winning sides in player stakes
Michael Lynch After grand final success, clubs can find it hard to retain players.
Champions' biggest challenge comes after decider
Michael Lynch THE conventional wisdom about grand final winners finding it difficult to back up is that once successful, they become the hunted not the hunter.
Grand, finally: Arnold ticks lucky last item off to-do list
Michael Lynch Graham Arnold knows all about agonising loss. He was a player in the Socceroos side that slumped to defeat in heartbreaking circumstances to Iran 16 years ago.
Soccer
The Mariners fulfil their destiny, at last
Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners deprive Western Sydney Wanderers of the perfect finish to a fairytale first season.
Old-hand McBreen finds his golden moment on the biggest stage of all
Michael Lynch Veteran striker Daniel McBreen scored the penalty which sealed the grand final for the Mariners and won the Marston Medal as man-of-the-match to cap an extraordinary season for a player whose earlier...
Soccer
Sun shines on A-League
Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.
Soccer
Suarez adds bite to MCG game
Michael Lynch Liverpool great Ian Rush confident striker will be key drawcard in clash with Victory.
Soccer
A-League role with Liverpool thrills Reds fan Postecoglou
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss might have his focus on the A-League finals, particularly Friday night's clash with Perth Glory, but he is still enough of a fan to treasure the opportunity to go up against...
A-League
Postecoglou weighs up final choice for Victory
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou goes into the sudden-death final against Perth Glory with a crucial choice to make: does he stick with proven finals performer Leigh Broxham in midfield, or does he give the nod to...
Soccer
Glory not to be taken too lightly
Michael Lynch Teams usually get a fillip after sacking a manager and appointing a replacement, but often the effect is short-lived.
Soccer
Players' graduation to top flight demonstrates quality of Victorian league
Michael Lynch There are plenty of diamonds to be found in the state-based rough.
Soccer
Postecoglou has habit of last-gasp wins
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou can rightly feel he has surpassed expectations in 2012-13.
Victory, with a little bit of luck
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.
Soccer
Defence is key to Victory
Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.
Soccer
More than just luck for Victory
Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.
