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.
A-League lacks cash to combat Big Bash League phenomenon
Michael Lynch As the Big Bash League sweeps like a torrent across the Australian summer landscape rival sports have tempered valour with discretion, battened down the hatches and opted to ride out the marketing...
Melbourne Victory snap streak but January looms as crucial month for title defence
Michael Lynch Stodgy, dull and turgid most of it might have been, but it's just possible that Melbourne Victory will look back on their scrappy 1-0 win over the Newcastle Jets and see it as one of the most...
W-League: Melbourne City women stroll to 11th straight victory
Michael Lynch Melbourne City have already annexed the W League Premiership plate, and their unbeatable women's team on Sunday took a regulation step towards completing a perfect season by seeing off their latest...
A-League: Melbourne City keeper Tando Velaphi turning Japanese if back-up can be signed
Michael Lynch Melbourne City goalkeeper Tando Velaphi is on the verge of a transfer to the J-League - if his club can find a replacement in the next few weeks.
A-League: Melbourne City rocked and almost rolled, but somehow find a way to stay in the hunt
Michael Lynch Injuries and suspensions might be the only way to stop Melbourne City, jokes Sydney coach Graham Arnold. .
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold makes plea for goal-line referees to improve decision-making
Michael Lynch Sydney FC's outspoken coach Graham Arnold has called for Football Federation Australia to immediately introduce goal-line referees to make sure correct decisions are made in controversial...
City fight back to earn point but Sydney rue numerous missed chances
Michael Lynch Sometimes football defies logic and flies in the face of reality, leaving fans, players and coaches alike scratching their heads as to how a particular result came about.
Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat guarded on January deals
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat will seek to add to his depleted squad in the January transfer market, but only if he can find the kind of player who will boost their overall quality.
A-League mid-season review: Victory late stutter should not cloud excellent 2015
Michael Lynch For Melbourne Victory 2015 has been an "annus mirabilis" despite the club's recent stutter.
Ellerton-Zahra's New Year dream comes true with Flemington four
Michael Lynch Good double acts always work best when they come as a pair of opposites..
David Williams to Adelaide, Osama Malik to Melbourne City as swap talks continue
Michael Lynch Melbourne City is remaining tight lipped, but talks are underway with Adelaide United over a straight swap which would see the Reds centre-back Osama Malik move to Melbourne, with City...
Matildas coach Alen Stajcic would love to see a W-League full of Cities
Michael Lynch When Melbourne City's players accepted the W-League premiers plate after the 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar earlier this week, there were few teams who have earned the plaudits as much as the women in...
Archie Thompson, Jacob Melling could be in for Victory, City
Michael Lynch Archie Thompson could be set to make his first start of the A-League season this weekend as Kevin Muscat looks to kick start his ailing team for the away trip to Newcastle on Sunday.
Danny Vukovic admits he has to get better and Victory defence must tighten up
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Danny Vukovic doesn't need to be reminded that he hasn't quite performed to his usual high standards this season, the level that made him one of Kevin Muscat's key...
Soccer: Joe Montemurro will stay calm as W-League rivals plot City finals downfall
Michael Lynch Joe Montemurro, the successful coach of Melbourne City's W-League team, is delighted to have achieved a career highlight having guided the club to a record breaking Premiers Plate.
A-League: Central Coast Mariners may be shipping water, but without relegation they won't sink
Michael Lynch A-League strugglers safe so long as Football Federation Australia continues to shun a relegation system.
W-League: Melbourne City crowned premiers
Michael Lynch Melbourne City are the W-League premiers in their foundation season after claiming a gripping 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar.
Soccer: Melbourne Victory still in a hole, reasons for City to be cheerful as 2016 looms
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory snapped its four game losing streak and took a point through a 1-1 with Perth Glory.
Soccer: Besart Berisha a figure of love and hate, depending on who you support
Michael Lynch 'Ooh, Besart Berisha, Ooh, Besart Berisha", the crowd at AAMI Park chant, just as their predecessors at Suncorp Stadium used to sing when the fiery Albanian was in the orange of Brisbane Roar rather...
Soccer: Muscat says Victory must take a good look at itself after Glory draw
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat admitted that his side was lacking in conviction in its finishing and was perhaps weighed down by the weight of expectation as it failed to close out a game...
