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
Heart, Victory divided on draw
Michael Lynch It was a tale of two cities as the 2013-14 A-League season draw was released, with Heart happy with its lot and Victory far from impressed by the scheduling.
Soccer
Date set for Victory clash with Liverpool
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will play English soccer giant Liverpool at the MCG on July 24.
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...
Soccer
Exultant Victory smashes sloppy Jets 5-0
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings to an end in scintillating style its run of three successive losses.
States at war over who hosts Liverpool
Michael Lynch IN HIS previous role in charge of the NRL, David Gallop knew all about state versus state.
Football
Grella calls time on career
Michael Lynch Former Socceroo Vince Grella’s bid to make a comeback through the A-League is over, the midfielder announcing his retirement from the game on Monday afternoon.
A-League
Heart scrambles home
Michael Lynch In the case of Melbourne Heart, luck comes in either a surfeit - or not at all.
Soccer
New faces get time to shine
Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos' coach, is fast discovering.
Osieck offers a glimpse of the future without stars
Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos coach, is fast discovering.
A striking career
Michael Lynch Emile Heskey talks about his time in the English Premier League and the England national team, joining the A-League and why he is not a big cricket fan.
Soccer
Mariners import revels in family discovery
Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners' Leeds-born-and-raised midfielder knows how priorities can change.
Soccer
No rush on Grella return
Michael Lynch Vince Grella getting the lie of the land at his new club's training base at La Trobe University.
Soccer
Heart boss rejoices in Grella's capability
Michael Lynch Calm, methodical and steady, Vinnie Grella has, down the years, done things his way.
Soccer
Milicic ready to face old team
Michael Lynch Any player or coach wants to win badly when they come up against their old side.
Soccer
Heart wary of the danger in depleted Phoenix
Michael Lynch Wellington gutted by demands of New Zealand and Solomon Islands national teams.
Proud Allsopp retires with fond memories
Michael Lynch Teammates stunned as one of Melbourne Victory's few remaining foundation players quits.
Soccer
Victory takes shape
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory stages the final dress rehearsal before the A-League season kicks off when it entertains Perth Glory in a behind-closed-doors clash at AAMI Park today.
Soccer
Garcia out to push Socceroo claims
Michael Lynch Richard Garcia has spent half his 30 years living and playing at high-level clubs in England, yet the midfielder remains perhaps one of the least-known players to have pulled on the Socceroo shirt in...
Soccer
Changes, but no Socceroos panic
Michael Lynch Fresh faces likely to figure in Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifier against Jordan.
