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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.

Ange Postecoglou congratulates his players.

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Weekend to savour for Melbourne teams

Michael Lynch Strange to think, after Saturday night's barnstorming win over Sydney FC, that Victory was bottom of the league this time last week.

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Heart, Victory divided on draw

Michael Lynch It was a tale of two cities as the 2013-14 A-League season draw was released, with Heart happy with its lot and Victory far from impressed by the scheduling.

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Veteran coach may help Phoenix rise again

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

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Fergie broke the mould

Michael Lynch Much has been said and written about Alex Ferguson since he announced his retirement.

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Asian Cup seeks to grab interest

Michael Lynch Asian Cup chief Michael Brown plans to ramp up interest in the competition.

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Ferreira and Dilevski among four cut loose by Victory

Michael Lynch Marco Rojas was the man Ange Postecoglou didn't want to lose, but he flew the Melbourne Victory coop on Thursday when the Kiwi international, who won the Warren Medal as the A-League's player of the...

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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.

Grand, finally: Arnold ticks lucky last item off to-do list

Michael Lynch Graham Arnold knows all about agonising loss. He was a player in the Socceroos side that slumped to defeat in heartbreaking circumstances to Iran 16 years ago.

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The Mariners fulfil their destiny, at last

Michael Lynch Central Coast Mariners deprive Western Sydney Wanderers of the perfect finish to a fairytale first season.

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Sun shines on A-League

Michael Lynch Richly deserved victory by side that has been the most consistent club for years.

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Suarez adds bite to MCG game

Michael Lynch Liverpool great Ian Rush confident striker will be key drawcard in clash with Victory.

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Garcia scoops awards for his whole-hearted performances

Michael Lynch Melbourne Heart is anxious to re-sign former Socceroo midfielder Richard Garcia, and if the West Australian needed any persuading about how popular he is with the hierarchy and fans of the...

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Melbourne mecca will 'G up Liverpool

Michael Lynch Reds legend Ian Rush says Liverpool will find the MCG to its liking.

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Aussie goalie in Champions League final

Michael Lynch But will Mitchell Langerak be stuck on the bench?

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Defence is key to Victory

Michael Lynch Thanks mainly to Marco Rojas and his partner in crime Archie Thompson, Melbourne Victory is one of the most potent teams in the A-League.