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.
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Sun shines on A-League
Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.
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Exultant Victory smashes sloppy Jets 5-0
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings to an end in scintillating style its run of three successive losses.
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A tried and true marksman
Michael Lynch Daniel McBreen has struck the hottest form streak of his life.
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Preview: A-League week 24
Michael Lynch Michael Lynch analyses and predict the results for all five A-League matches this weekend.
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Broxham's versatility pays off
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory's diminutive utility player has a new nickname around the club - JT.
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Victory's challenge: how to contain Heskey
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory welcomes the test it faces, set to pit an inexperienced central defensive pairing against Newcastle's star import Emile Heskey.
Victory in radical reshuffle
Michael Lynch It could be one of the most unlikely match-ups in A-League history: pint-sized Leigh Broxham is poised to line up on man mountain Emile Heskey.
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Fortune favours the brave
Michael Lynch When you have a four-pronged strike force that can threaten like Melbourne Victory, the best form of defence is attack.
Heart keeps its nerve to notch crucial win
Michael Lynch A timely victory lifts Melbourne Heart off the foot of the A-League table.
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Nurturing home-grown talent key to growth
Michael Lynch It seems the dream of Becks ending his days in Australia have been well and truly dashed.
Heart finally discover their ruthless streak
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE Heart got off to a dream New Year's Day start with Golgol Mebrahtu's sixth-minute strike putting them on the way to a 2-1 triumph over the Newcastle Jets, who had come into this game with...
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The cost of foreign dreams
Michael Lynch 'What school of finance did you study? It's a deal, it's a steal, it's the sale of the f------ century.'
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.
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Can soccer's new TV deal secure the sport's future?
Michael Lynch What the FFA needs, after a traumatic period of upheaval, is stability and continuity. This TV deal should allow that.
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Murdocca backs Roar return
Michael Lynch Only remaining member of original Brisbane team has seen plenty of ups and downs.
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Victory ready for a shake-up
Michael Lynch Returning trio of internationals may not be the only changes for Victory.
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Predicting a winner is far from easy
Michael Lynch Putting together three or four wins in a row in the A-League is a major achievement.
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Milicic ready to face old team
Michael Lynch Any player or coach wants to win badly when they come up against their old side.
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Melbourne derby to light fuse
Michael Lynch FFA officials are predicting the biggest and best season the A-League has had, and are confident a new attendance milestone can be set in the opening round, which kicks off with the blockbuster...
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This is the A-League's time to shine
Michael Lynch The fate of the national league has always been seen as firmly linked to the fate of the Socceroos.
