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.
Victory, with a little bit of luck
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.
Victory loses in extra time
Michael Lynch Battle for last two A-League finals berths may go down to last kick of season.
Victory limps into finals
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will face Perth Glory in the first of this season's A-League finals.
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Victory takes the Glory
Michael Lynch It's not yet a juggernaut, but it is beginning to take on all the characteristics of a bandwagon.
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Heart down but still kicking in hard-fought competition
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart club officials are adamant any perceptions the club is struggling are wide of the mark.
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New faces get time to shine
Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos' coach, is fast discovering.
Osieck offers a glimpse of the future without stars
Michael Lynch Necessity is the mother of invention, as Holger Osieck, the Socceroos coach, is fast discovering.
Osieck finally takes the plunge and now he needs to take risks
Michael Lynch Socceroos boss experiments with new faces for a winning result.
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Socceroos call in big guns
Michael Lynch Holger Osieck mixes it up for Australia's clash with South Korea in a friendly.
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Victory takes shape
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory stages the final dress rehearsal before the A-League season kicks off when it entertains Perth Glory in a behind-closed-doors clash at AAMI Park today.
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Disgraceful: Kewell slams team over Gold Coast draw
Michael Lynch Coach weighs in too, saying Victory's tendency to collapse during second half a ''disease''.
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Squad shows Osieck has locals sussed
Michael Lynch When it comes to watching A-League players, Holger Osieck likes to lurk in the shadows.
Late burst seals it for Socceroos
Michael Lynch Australia produces remarkable three goals in as many minutes to destroy Saudi Arabia.
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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.
