Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Football Betting

Former Liverpool star cranks up the pressure on shambolic Chelsea

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 2 2017

Former Liverpool star Steve Nicol has blasted Chelsea – describing their team as ‘a bit of a shambles’. Antonio Conte’s side crashed 3-0 at Roma in the Champions League earlier…

Chelsea

Former Saints star dismisses notion that Tottenham rely on Harry Kane

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 2 2017

Former Southampton star Matt Le Tissier has dismissed the idea that Tottenham rely too much on Harry Kane. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola’s description of Spurs as the ‘Harry Kane…

Kane
English Championship

Aston Villa boss not satisfied despite comfortable victory at Preston

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce insists his side still have plenty of work to do if they’re to mount a serious bid for promotion from the Championship. Wednesday’s 2-0 victory…

Bruce

Dele Alli proves his class as Tottenham demolish Real Madrid

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Tottenham star Dele Alli says he wasn’t surprised by his side’s 3-1 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. Alli (2) and Christian Eriksen got the goals…

Alli

Wolves manager not interested in replacing Koeman at Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is not currently interested in replacing Ronald Koeman as Everton manager. The Toffees sacked Koeman after a 5-2 home defeat against Arsenal and have since…

Nuno
Football Betting

Aston Villa can deliver 2/1 away day special at Preston North End

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Aston Villa visit Preston North End on Wednesday aiming to climb back into the Championship play-off places. Villa head into the game eighth in the table, but can go above…

Villa

Former Man Utd star calls for Chelsea to swing the axe

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Phil Neville believes whoever sanctioned the sale of midfielder Nemanja Matic to Manchester United should be sacked after Chelsea crashed to a 3-0 defeat against Roma. Chelsea were dismantled by…

Conte
Football Betting

Former Chelsea star backs Tottenham to beat Real Madrid at 9/4

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 1 2017

Frank Lampard has tipped Tottenham to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. The former Chelsea star is confident Spurs can defeat the La Liga giants, despite losing…

Ronaldo

Gary Rowett backs fearless Derby County to win at Leeds United

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 31 2017

Gary Rowett believes Derby County have nothing to fear when they face Leeds United at Elland Road on Tuesday. Derby head into the clash on the back of a six-game…

Rowett
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal target Napoli midfielder, would be ideal addition to first team

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 31 2017

Arsenal are interested in signing Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The Italy international has been a key part of Napoli’s flying start to the Serie A season, helping the team to 10…

Jorginho
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea keen to fend off interest from Man Utd in another midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 31 2017

Chelsea are eager for Cesc Fabregas to sign a new deal to ward off interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Spaniard has just 18 months left to run…

Fabregas
Football Betting

Championship pundit tips under-par Leeds for 11/2 return against Derby

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 30 2017

David Prutton believes Leeds United’s recent struggles will continue when they host Derby County on Tuesday. Leeds remain in the Championship play-off zone despite winning just one of their last…

Christiansen

Man Utd legend questions whether Man City can cope with winter

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 30 2017

Gary Neville has questioned whether Manchester City can maintain their current form during the winter months. City have dropped just two points this season and lead the Premier League by…

City

Former Liverpool star urges Dyche to take Everton job if he’s offered it

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 11 2021

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes Sean Dyche should take the manager’s job at Everton if he’s offered it. The Toffees are currently in the bottom three of the Premier…

Dyche

Five Things: Tottenham too reliant on Kane, Chelsea duo on fire, Unsworth fails Everton audition

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 29 2017

The tenth round of games in the Premier League produced plenty of talking points for fans across the country. Spurs’ reliance on Harry Kane was showcased perfectly against Manchester United,…

Kane
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