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.
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New brigade hit by blowback
Michael Lynch The game of soccer was reformed in Australia a decade ago, but not without casualties.
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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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No room for complacency
Michael Lynch The Socceroos still have much to do, not least is reinvigorating an ageing team.
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This is the A-League's time to shine
Michael Lynch The fate of the national league has always been seen as firmly linked to the fate of the Socceroos.
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Osieck opts for Cahill, youngsters
Michael Lynch Holger Osieck has brought midfielder James Holland into the Socceroos squad, kept faith with youngsters Jason Davidson and Ryan McGowan and recalled the now New York-based Tim Cahill for the coming...
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Socceroos face 'new' challenge
Michael Lynch The squad for the friendly against Lebanon next week shows Australia is rebuilding slowly.
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Osieck resists talk of fresh faces
Michael Lynch Socceroos boss makes it clear he will not be pressured into picking a host of fresh faces for international friendlies.
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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.
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Socceroos gear up for friendly against Denmark
Michael Lynch Socceroos due in Copenhagen in ones and twos for weekend friendly against Denmark.
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Cahill's surprise New York move
Michael Lynch Tim Cahill's quitting English Premier League and moving to far less demanding competition hardly a surprise.
Kewell in west Sydney: it just makes sense
Michael Lynch After a rough time at Victory, the Socceroo's signature would be a coup for a new club.
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Goalkeeper Jones grabs his chance
Michael Lynch Brad Jones is a penalty-saving hero poised to line up between the posts at Wembley Stadium this weekend.
