Michael Black
I'm a North West based freelance sports journalist with a passion for football. Follow me on Twitter @mjblack_ for my ramblings about the British game (plus other things thrown in for good measure).
Deadline Day 2: The Biggest Deals in the Championship
Deadline Day 2 has finished and fans of two Championship clubs certainly have plenty of cause for celebration after completing some excellent deals.
Blackburn Rovers...
Biggest Football Boot Sponsorships
Modern football is a hugely lucrative business, with the top players able to earn staggering amounts of money during their careers.
With regards to overall...
Biggest Football Club Sponsorships in 2020
The global appeal of football makes it a hugely lucrative proposition for brands who are eager to showcase their goods and services.
Financial services, sportswear,...
Best Weekend Games Across Europe: Preview & Predictions
Football returns to a semblance of normality this weekend with leagues across Europe resuming following the international break.
The latest round of matches kick-off a...
Nations League 2020/21 – England vs Belgium – Preview & Predictions
England face Belgium on Sunday knowing that a victory will put them in pole position to qualify for the 2020/21 Nations League Finals.
The Three...
Best Soccer Movies of All-Time
As the most popular spectator sport in the world, it comes as no surprise to find that soccer movies and soccer documentaries have found...
How to Bet on Sports for Fun & Profit – All You Need to...
Sports betting has grown massively in recent years and is now ranked as one of the most popular forms of entertainment around.
Bettors tend to...
Defining the Sport’s History: The Craziest Football Matches of All Time
The course of history has graced us with football matches that we’ll carry in our hearts forever. It’s those defining moments that demonstrate the...
Why Footballers Love Gambling
Football and gambling have historically enjoyed a long-standing relationship that has proved to be mutually beneficial to both industries.
Many footballers love to place bets,...
Fight Island Return – UFC 253 to UFC 254
Combat sports fans are in for a treat during September and October as the UFC hosts two blockbuster events on Fight Island in Abu...
The Premier League Owners Rich-List
Newcastle United’s failed takeover by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund leaves Sheikh Mansour as the richest owner in the Premier League.
Mansour has transformed...
Who will win the 2021 Ballon d’Or? Here are the top six candidates
The decision to cancel the Ballon d’Or award for 2020 left fans across the world wondering who would have picked up the prestigious prize.
Lionel...