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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.

Kennedy eyes a third (and final) World Cup berth

Michael Lynch, Oman Guus Hiddink took Josh Kennedy to Germany as a relative unknown with the Socceroos, and the beanpole striker, who provided a useful variation in attack, featured off the bench as the Socceroos...

Soccer

More than just luck for Victory

Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.

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Victory injuries mount

Michael Lynch Victory is having to do without three of its key players in at the most critical point of the year.

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Wanderers' heart wins Aloisi praise

Michael Lynch Western Sydney will go into next weekend's derby with Sydney FC in buoyant mood.

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Ageing Socceroos struggling, so give youth a go

Michael Lynch It seems that most of Australia is revelling in the war-time mantra of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'.

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Neill's change of heart

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart says it is happy to get the chance to take on Socceroos skipper.

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Familiar faces in running to lead Phoenix

Michael Lynch A long list of candidates is bidding to replace Ricki Herbert as coach of Wellington Phoenix.

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Melbourne Heart looms large as Neill chases first-team football

Michael Lynch and Sebastian Hassett Brisbane Roar's Asian Champions League defeat on Wednesday night looks set to tip the balance in Melbourne Heart's direction as the chase to sign Socceroo captain Lucas Neill intensifies.

Soccer

Heart beating for Socceroo

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart is confident it will capture the signature of Socceroos skipper Lucas Neill after it talks to the veteran defender and his agent in Sydney on Friday.

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.

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Behich heading to Turkish league

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart defender Aziz Behich is moving to the Turkish Super Lig club Bursapor.

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No 'lagging' for Socceroos

Michael Lynch Jet lag? Fatigue? Don't mention it to the Socceroos playing in the A-League.

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Smeltz's goal has always been to score

Michael Lynch Perth Glory's main man is in Melbourne intent on derailing Victory's recent resurgence.

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Club chiefs furious over Asian snub

Michael Lynch Anthony Di Pietro says Australian soccer must boost its ties with Asia and commit to understanding its soccer politics and culture or risk being 'kicked in the guts' by its confederation.

East Asian Cup adds spice to busy year

Michael Lynch The Socceroos will be working overtime between March and July next year when they play four World Cup qualifiers and four matches in the East Asian Cup finals in South Korea.

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Socceroos working on Asia

Michael Lynch Socceroos will be working overtime in four crucial months between March and July.

We love world game: AFL boss assures soccer faithful

Michael Lynch Conspiracy theorists might believe otherwise, but AFL boss Andrew Demetriou stresses that the major football code in the country did not attempt to scupper Australian efforts to bring the major...