Soccer

More than just luck for Victory

Michael Lynch People describe the A-League's most successful coach, Ange Postecoglou, as a lucky manager.

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

Victory ace eyes glory

Michael Lynch When Melbourne Victory crashed 3-2 at home to Perth Glory on March 23, coach Ange Postecoglou bristled when it was put to him in the post-match press conference that his team badly missed the...

Soccer

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...

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...

Soccer

Glory not to be taken too lightly

Michael Lynch Teams usually get a fillip after sacking a manager and appointing a replacement, but often the effect is short-lived.

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.

Soccer

Angry Ange lets fly

Michael Lynch Victory coach Ange Postecoglou is not a man who takes defeat easily.

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Plenty to mull over

Michael Lynch Daniel Mullen says Victory owes it to the fans to lift with finals coming up.

Victory limps into finals

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory will face Perth Glory in the first of this season's A-League finals.

Victory given the silent treatment by fans

Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory's hard core fans gave the club the silent treatment for the first half of Melbourne's 5-0 win over the Newcastle Jets on Sunday.

Soccer

Preview: A-League week 24

Michael Lynch Michael Lynch analyses and predict the results for all five A-League matches this weekend.

Soccer

Sack the coach, the favoured tactic for losing clubs

Michael Lynch Sacking the coach is a tradition in world soccer, and A-League club owners don't want to let the side down.

Soccer

Heart's veterans playing for futures

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

Football

No-names show plenty of Heart to trump Sky Blues at home

Michael Lynch MELBOURNE HEART'S home record might just be the thing that can sneak them into the A-League finals. They did their play-off chances a power of good on Sunday afternoon, seeing off a Sydney side...

Soccer

Familiar faces in running to lead Phoenix

Michael Lynch A long list of candidates is bidding to replace Ricki Herbert as coach of Wellington Phoenix.