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
Experienced coaches have edge in finals
Michael Lynch Among A-League finals qualifiers, Victory and Mariners have coaches with more experience.
Soccer
Glory not to be taken too lightly
Michael Lynch Teams usually get a fillip after sacking a manager and appointing a replacement, but often the effect is short-lived.
Soccer
Sack the coach, the favoured tactic for losing clubs
Michael Lynch Sacking the coach is a tradition in world soccer, and A-League club owners don't want to let the side down.
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.
Victory still has plenty to do: Postecoglou
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou hasn't had the success he has enjoyed in recent years by taking things easy.
Soccer
No rush on Grella return
Michael Lynch Vince Grella getting the lie of the land at his new club's training base at La Trobe University.
Victory go down to Perth in friendly
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory brings its pre-season campaign against A-League sides to a mixed conclusion, losing 2-1 at home to Perth Glory in a friendly behind closed doors at AAMI Park.
Foreigners, locals to form a long queue
Michael Lynch Best-placed local candidate for Heart job would be assistant Ante Milicic.
The never ending Glory
Michael Lynch, Perth Highest A-League finish and first home final suggest good days ahead for Glory.
Soccer
Door open for Glory's McGarry
Michael Lynch Perth Glory will give Scottish forward Steve McGarry until close to kick-off to prove his fitness.
Ferguson survives a hard road for Glory
Michael Lynch Taunted by his club's fans, who doubted he could coax the best from the team, scoffed at by a media unimpressed with its playing style, and seemingly scorned by club owner Tony Sage, it is fair to...
Soccer
Postecoglou saga takes more twists and turns
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou remains tight-lipped on speculation he will bid Brisbane Roar goodbye.
Soccer
Brisbane set to roar again
Michael Lynch Brisbane Roar goes into A-League grand final as a hot favourite to make it back-to-back titles.
Final to test the best's mettle
Michael Lynch Most teams go into grand finals fresh and rested, primed for the ultimate test.
Uproar over Roar victory
Michael Lynch, Brisbane Controversy over title-deciding spot kick only one of many embarrassing incidents.
