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
Postecoglou has habit of last-gasp wins
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou can rightly feel he has surpassed expectations in 2012-13.
Soccer
More than just luck for Victory
Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.
A-League
Postecoglou weighs up final choice for Victory
Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou goes into the sudden-death final against Perth Glory with a crucial choice to make: does he stick with proven finals performer Leigh Broxham in midfield, or does he give the nod to...
Victory, with a little bit of luck
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory is one game away from the grand final with victory over Perth.
Soccer
Wanderers' heart wins Aloisi praise
Michael Lynch Western Sydney will go into next weekend's derby with Sydney FC in buoyant mood.
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.
Babalj keeps the Heart fluttering
Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART moved into the top six – at least temporarily – after beating struggling Perth Glory at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Soccer
Broxham's versatility pays off
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory's diminutive utility player has a new nickname around the club - JT.
Soccer
Smeltz's goal has always been to score
Michael Lynch Perth Glory's main man is in Melbourne intent on derailing Victory's recent resurgence.
Soccer
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.
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.
Soccer
Heart pumped for a play-off boost
Michael Lynch Chairman believes making play-offs could lift membership by more than 33 per cent next season.
Soccer
Melbourne stars at Heart of team
Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart dominates the players' union team of the season awards.
Soccer
Trusting the young at Heart
Michael Lynch John van 't Schip came to Australia espousing the philosophies of Ajax Amsterdam.
The never ending Glory
Michael Lynch, Perth Highest A-League finish and first home final suggest good days ahead for Glory.
Heart-breaker Smeltz gives Perth the glory
Michael Lynch, Perth Heart's dreams of unlikely championship chase fall at the first hurdle.
Soccer
Keeper claims goal that broke Heart a wrong call
Michael Lynch Clint Bolton and coach John van 't Schip adamant second goal should not have been allowed.
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.
