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 makes defensive move to sign Coyne
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart has scrambled to resolve its defensive problems by signing A-League veteran Jamie Coyne as cover for the last eight games of the season.
Soccer
Aloisi's spy call adds heat to derby
Michael Lynch It seems nothing raises emotions on both sides of town like the Melbourne derby.
Heart turn up heat for derby as Aloisi spots 'spy' at training
Michael Lynch ALLEGATIONS of spying on closed training sessions, talk of tackles flying in and the expectation of a physical, high-octane encounter in a fevered atmosphere.
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
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
Heart misses chance to top table after draw with Phoenix
Michael Lynch Ten man Melbourne Heart could not take their chance to go top of the A-League by defeating a Wellington Phoenix side missing seven first team squad members in a closely contested game in front of...
Soccer
Heart fails to take chances
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart misses chance to go top of the league, failing to beat a Phoenix side missing seven first-team squad members.
Soccer
Aloisi not daunted by derby debut
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart's coach could be forgiven for feeling some trepidation ahead of Friday night.
Soccer
Victory, Heart lift pre-season tempo
Michael Lynch Victory to play Tasmanian representative side, Heart to host Adelaide United.
Smiles, a goal and he's all Heart
Michael Lynch Golgol Mebrahtu has made quite an impression in his short time in the A-League.
Soccer
Croatian lift for Heart
Michael Lynch Rookie coach welcomes the final member of his front line in Croatian forward Josip Tadic.

























