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
Dream of finals all but over for Heart
Michael Lynch Western Sydney Wanderers within touching distance of an astonishing premiership triumph.
Football
No-names show plenty of Heart to trump Sky Blues at home
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART'S home record might just be the thing that can sneak them into the A-League finals. They did their play-off chances a power of good on Sunday afternoon, seeing off a Sydney side...
Soccer
Postecoglou delighted with debutant
Michael Lynch The Melbourne Victory coach has high praise for 17-year-old right back Scott Galloway.
Victory made to sweat in derby win
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory squared the derby ledger with cross town rivals Melbourne Heart and put itself right on the heels of league leaders Central Coast.
Soccer
Heart aflutter as Victory lines up finals
Michael Lynch John Aloisi had good cause to reflect on the indiscipline of his Argentinian midfielder.
Babalj keeps the Heart fluttering
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART moved into the top six – at least temporarily – after beating struggling Perth Glory at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Soccer
Aloisi calls on Heart to talk a better game
Michael Lynch Heart coach wants his side to stop being such shrinking violets at the end of the season.
Soccer
No Heart stopper this time
Michael Lynch John Aloisi's side has provided its fans with a roller-coaster ride all season.
Soccer
Aloisi fumes at refs as Heart clings to victory
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart boss accuses referee of losing control of a dramatic A-League game.
A-League
Heart scrambles home
Michael Lynch In the case of Melbourne Heart, luck comes in either a surfeit - or not at all.
Golgol goal has Heart pumping
Michael Lynch Golgol Mehbratu has waited an eternity to score his first A-League goal.
Soccer
Heart pumps Roar
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart reignites its season with a stunning 4-1 triumph over defending champion Brisbane.
Soccer
Injured pair back in the frame for Heart
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart might be without hamstrung skipper Fred for clash with West Sydney.
Soccer
Attacking Heart draws first blood
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart makes dream start to A-League season, defeating Melbourne Victory 2-1.
Soccer
Victory struggles with new game plan
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou is not the sort to be thrown out of his stride by an initial setback.
Soccer
Heart out to build on hot start
Michael Lynch Win in opening derby brings credibility to club that has had its share of doubters.
A-League
Williams repays second chance
Michael Lynch To say that season 2011-12 was a disappointment for David Williams would be an understatement.
Soccer
Croatian lift for Heart
Michael Lynch Rookie coach welcomes the final member of his front line in Croatian forward Josip Tadic.
Soccer
All heart, but no victory
Michael Lynch A draw was the result neither team needed, perhaps it was inevitable that's what they got.
