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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.

(L-R) Ange Postecoglou, Matthew Smith and Dario Vidosic of the Roar hold the winners trophy after the 2012 A-League Grand Final.

Postecoglou quits Brisbane Roar

Michael Lynch Brisbane Roar this afternoon has confirmed that dual championship winning coach Ange Postegoclou has quit the sunshine state to return to his home town where he will take charge of former champions...

Soccer

Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

Michael Lynch As Phoenix coach, Ernie Merrick faces a fascinating challenge.

Soccer

Revolving door a hurdle for title-winning sides in player stakes

Michael Lynch After grand final success, clubs can find it hard to retain players.

Champions' biggest challenge comes after decider

Michael Lynch THE conventional wisdom about grand final winners finding it difficult to back up is that once successful, they become the hunted not the hunter.

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

Wanderers' fairytale just keeps on getting better

Michael Lynch Western Sydney stands on the cusp of a monumental sporting achievement.

Soccer

Can Mariners do victory jig?

Michael Lynch Mariners go into Sunday's sudden-death semi-final again as favourite.

Soccer

Rojas makes FFA awards history

Michael Lynch Young winger dubbed the ''Kiwi Messi'' by his more ardent fans has had a breakout campaign.

Soccer

Experienced coaches have edge in finals

Michael Lynch Among A-League finals qualifiers, Victory and Mariners have coaches with more experience.

Soccer

Players' graduation to top flight demonstrates quality of Victorian league

Michael Lynch There are plenty of diamonds to be found in the state-based rough.

Soccer

A tried and true marksman

Michael Lynch Daniel McBreen has struck the hottest form streak of his life.

Soccer

Heart's veterans playing for futures

Michael Lynch Coach John Aloisi demanding his older men stand up and be counted.

Soccer

Melbourne Heart looms large as Neill chases first-team football

Michael Lynch and Sebastian Hassett Brisbane Roar's Asian Champions League defeat on Wednesday night looks set to tip the balance in Melbourne Heart's direction as the chase to sign Socceroo captain Lucas Neill intensifies.