Michael Black
Sports Editor
Former Liverpool star cranks up the pressure on shambolic Chelsea
Michael Black • Nov 2 2017Former 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…
Former Saints star dismisses notion that Tottenham rely on Harry Kane
Michael Black • Nov 2 2017Former 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…
Aston Villa boss not satisfied despite comfortable victory at Preston
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Aston 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…
Dele Alli proves his class as Tottenham demolish Real Madrid
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Tottenham 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…
Wolves manager not interested in replacing Koeman at Everton
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Wolves 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…
Aston Villa can deliver 2/1 away day special at Preston North End
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Aston 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…
Former Man Utd star calls for Chelsea to swing the axe
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Phil 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…
Former Chelsea star backs Tottenham to beat Real Madrid at 9/4
Michael Black • Nov 1 2017Frank 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…
Gary Rowett backs fearless Derby County to win at Leeds United
Michael Black • Oct 31 2017Gary 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…
Arsenal target Napoli midfielder, would be ideal addition to first team
Michael Black • Oct 31 2017Arsenal 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…
Chelsea keen to fend off interest from Man Utd in another midfielder
Michael Black • Oct 31 2017Chelsea 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…
Championship pundit tips under-par Leeds for 11/2 return against Derby
Michael Black • Oct 30 2017David 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…
Man Utd legend questions whether Man City can cope with winter
Michael Black • Oct 30 2017Gary 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…
Former Liverpool star urges Dyche to take Everton job if he’s offered it
Michael Black • Oct 11 2021Former 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…
Five Things: Tottenham too reliant on Kane, Chelsea duo on fire, Unsworth fails Everton audition
Michael Black • Oct 29 2017The 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,…