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
Kewell remains a big draw, but Heart needs a big winner
Michael Lynch Harry Kewell's return to Australia in the stripes of Melbourne Heart adds another dash of piquancy to an already spicy tale of the blue and the red.
Soccer
Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again
Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.
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
Ferreira and Dilevski among four cut loose by Victory
Michael Lynch Marco Rojas was the man Ange Postecoglou didn't want to lose, but he flew the Melbourne Victory coop on Thursday when the Kiwi international, who won the Warren Medal as the A-League's player of the...
Postecoglou ditches four
Michael Lynch Victory boss rebuilds his squad for a tilt at the 2013-14 championship.
Soccer
Can Mariners do victory jig?
Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.
Soccer
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.
Soccer
Behich heading to Turkish league
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart defender Aziz Behich is moving to the Turkish Super Lig club Bursapor.
Soccer
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.
Soccer
Murdocca backs Roar return
Michael Lynch Only remaining member of original Brisbane team has seen plenty of ups and downs.
Soccer
Heart boss rejoices in Grella's capability
Michael Lynch Calm, methodical and steady, Vinnie Grella has, down the years, done things his way.
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Victory fans must have faith in master coach
Michael Lynch Sport has proven itself down the decades to be largely immune to the Messiah complex.
Proud Allsopp retires with fond memories
Michael Lynch Teammates stunned as one of Melbourne Victory's few remaining foundation players quits.
Foreigners, locals to form a long queue
Michael Lynch Best-placed local candidate for Heart job would be assistant Ante Milicic.
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Victory too old, too slow
Michael Lynch Former coach Ernie Merrick left Melbourne Victory an enduring legacy during his six years in charge.
Soccer
Durakovic keen for another job
Michael Lynch Former Victory coach Mehmet Durakovic speaks to Michael Lynch.
Soccer
Coaching call crucial
Michael Lynch The heat is on Melbourne Victory's board to make the right decision about its next coach.
Michael Lynch
Stagnant Victory needs movement
Michael Lynch Running a successful soccer club requires what business gurus call 'creative destruction'.
Soccer
Victory players deserve blame for poor season
Michael Lynch A-League's so-called glamour team was made to look third-rate by Sydney.
Soccer
Club won't respond to Merrick
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory officials refuse to be drawn on damning criticism of club's board.
