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
Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again
Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.
Soccer
Can Mariners do victory jig?
Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.
Soccer
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.
Soccer
Victory's self-belief pays off
Michael Lynch It was fiery, feisty, a real Christmas cracker of a game offering up many talking points.
Soccer
Victory shuffle gives Postecoglou reason to smile
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou finally has a reason to leave a game in a good mood this season.
Soccer
Heart boss rejoices in Grella's capability
Michael Lynch Calm, methodical and steady, Vinnie Grella has, down the years, done things his way.
Soccer
Without Musky, Victory has lost its mojo: Kosmina
Michael Lynch Victory has never found a proper replacement for Kevin Muscat.
Soccer
Heart set to sign former Socceroo Garcia to bolster side
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart to sign former Socceroo Richard Garcia, subject to his passing a medical.
Soccer
The tough choices
Michael Lynch Tim Cahill's decision to move to the US rather than the A-League isn't the end of the world.
Soccer
Victory targets Spanish defender
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory looks to boost its squad for the final weeks of the season by signing Ubay Luzardo.
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.
Pros and cons of Hernandez
Michael Lynch Carlos Hernandez divides opinions, but there is no denying his silky skills.
Soccer
Victory chases Arnold, Postecoglou
Michael Lynch Having made a mess of the past 12 months, the club knows it has to get things right this time.
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.
Michael Lynch
Let the Victory revolution begin
Michael Lynch They say that lightning never strikes twice. It did for Ange Postecoglou with Brisbane Roar.
Soccer
I didn't walk out on Roar: Postecoglou
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou says he had been working at the club without having signed an extension to his existing deal.
