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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.

'The basic fact is that, at the moment, Australia is simply not that good.'

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Ageing Socceroos struggling, so give youth a go

Michael Lynch It seems that most of Australia is revelling in the war-time mantra of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'.

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No 'lagging' for Socceroos

Michael Lynch Jet lag? Fatigue? Don't mention it to the Socceroos playing in the A-League.

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Socceroos working on Asia

Michael Lynch Socceroos will be working overtime in four crucial months between March and July.

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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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Changes, but no Socceroos panic

Michael Lynch Fresh faces likely to figure in Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifier against Jordan.

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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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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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Full-strength Danes too strong for Socceroos

Michael Lynch A game from which there was plenty to learn with two critical World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Japan to follow in the next ten days.

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Socceroos beaten but still upbeat

Michael Lynch, Copenhagen There was still plenty of optimism in the Socceroo camp as the players took off for Oman following their loss to Denmark in a friendly.

Late start for Socceroos clash proves a headache

Michael Lynch Bid to persuade FIFA to rethink start time for Australia-Saudi Arabia World Cup qualifying tie.

Late burst seals it for Socceroos

Michael Lynch Australia produces remarkable three goals in as many minutes to destroy Saudi Arabia.

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Postecoglou: Victory, then Socceroos

Michael Lynch Ange Postecoglou will be at the helm of Melbourne Victory next season.

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Herd joins Socceroos

Michael Lynch Holger Osieck's stealthy transformation of the Socceroos continues apace.

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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.

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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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.

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More than just luck for Victory

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

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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...