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
Suarez adds bite to MCG game
Michael Lynch Liverpool great Ian Rush confident striker will be key drawcard in clash with Victory.
Soccer
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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Date set for Victory clash with Liverpool
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will play English soccer giant Liverpool at the MCG on July 24.
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A-League role with Liverpool thrills Reds fan Postecoglou
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss might have his focus on the A-League finals, particularly Friday night's clash with Perth Glory, but he is still enough of a fan to treasure the opportunity to go up against...
Victory loses in extra time
Michael Lynch Battle for last two A-League finals berths may go down to last kick of season.
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Angry Ange lets fly
Michael Lynch Victory coach Ange Postecoglou is not a man who takes defeat easily.
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Victory to take on Liverpool
Michael Lynch Melbourne will host one-off game between Liverpool and Melbourne Victory in late July.
States at war over who hosts Liverpool
Michael Lynch IN HIS previous role in charge of the NRL, David Gallop knew all about state versus state.
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The cost of foreign dreams
Michael Lynch 'What school of finance did you study? It's a deal, it's a steal, it's the sale of the f------ century.'
We love world game: AFL boss assures soccer faithful
Michael Lynch Conspiracy theorists might believe otherwise, but AFL boss Andrew Demetriou stresses that the major football code in the country did not attempt to scupper Australian efforts to bring the major...
A striking career
Michael Lynch Emile Heskey talks about his time in the English Premier League and the England national team, joining the A-League and why he is not a big cricket fan.
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Predicting a winner is far from easy
Michael Lynch Putting together three or four wins in a row in the A-League is a major achievement.
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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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Victory too old, too slow
Michael Lynch Former coach Ernie Merrick left Melbourne Victory an enduring legacy during his six years in charge.
The never ending Glory
Michael Lynch, Perth Highest A-League finish and first home final suggest good days ahead for Glory.
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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.
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Newcastle beckons for the Good at Heart
Michael Lynch, Dominic Bossi Melbourne Heart teenager Curtis Good could become the next Australian in the Premier League if a fairytale opportunity to join one of England's best known clubs, Newcastle United, comes to fruition.
Final to test the best's mettle
Michael Lynch Most teams go into grand finals fresh and rested, primed for the ultimate test.
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Heart closing in on naming new coach
Michael Lynch Board members still agonising - publicly at least - over the choice between Ante Milicic and John Aloisi.
Olympiakos a test for Victory and its new coach
Michael Lynch This is, in truth, a game Victory's new boss could probably do without.
