Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Former Newcastle star blames Tottenham midfielder for defeat

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 30 2017

Alan Shearer believes Eric Dier cost Tottenham the chance of victory at Manchester United on Saturday. The midfielder’s failure to react quickly enough allowed Anthony Martial the chance to fire…

Dier

Former Liverpool star hits out at ‘tippy-tappy’ Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday proved they don’t have what it takes to win the Premier League. Anthony Martial’s goal gave United the victory…

Pochettino

Newcastle legend urges Everton to appoint British boss

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

Former Newcastle United star Alan Shearer has urged Everton to appoint a British manager to replace Ronald Koeman. David Unsworth has been placed in temporary charge of the club, although…

Unsworth

Forget Unsworth – Everton will look elsewhere for their next manager

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 27 2017

David Unsworth won’t be the next permanent Everton manager. A bold statement? Perhaps. But Unsworth can take little encouragement from his discussions with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri on Thursday. Unsworth…

Unsworth

Is Burnley manager Sean Dyche related to Benjamin Franklin?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. When Benjamin Franklin wrote that phrase back in the 18th century, it’s fair to assume he…

Football Betting

Championship expert tips tempting 60/1 Midlands derby wager

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 27 2017

Top Championship pundit David Prutton expects Sunday’s Midlands derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa to be a thriller. The two sides head into the weekend at opposite ends of…

Tottenham

Former Liverpool star blasts Tottenham – Poch must win trophies

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Jamie Redknapp says Mauricio Pochettino must deliver silverware at Tottenham with the strength of the squad he has available. Redknapp hit out at Spurs after they blew a 2-0 lead…

Pochettino
Rangers

Rangers boss hanging on by a thread, time for 12/1 shot to take over

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Rangers’s disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Kilmarnock could signal the end for manager Pedro Caixinha. Chris Burke’s injury-time equaliser earned the visitors a dramatic point, with the goal coming…

Caixinha
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool and Newcastle eyeing move for Real Madrid legend

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 25 2017

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be set to move to the Premier League. According to Spanish media outlet El Pais, his current club Porto are looking to offload…

Iker Casillas Is A Real Madrid Legend
FIFA

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team: Five Tips For Playing and Winning At FUT

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 25 2017

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team is the brilliant game mode which allows players to build a squad of virtual football stars and compete against other teams. Users build up a team…

fut18
Everton

Everton legend wants Unsworth as manager, at least until November

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Everton legend Trevor Steven has urged the club to give David Unsworth an extended trial as manager. Unsworth has been appointed as caretaker boss following Ronald Koeman’s sacking, but a…

Unsworth
Tottenham

Pochettino believes Llorente is the “perfect fit” for Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Mauricio Pochettino believes Fernando Llorente is the ideal man to challenge star striker Harry Kane at Tottenham. The 32-year-old joined Spurs in the summer, but Kane’s form has restricted him…

Llorente
Transfer News & Rumours

Koeman’s exit dashes Tottenham and Chelsea hopes of signing Everton star

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 24 2017

Ronald Koeman’s sacking by Everton has potentially dashed Chelsea and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Ross Barkley. The midfielder found himself out of favour under Koeman, but caretaker boss David Unsworth…

Barkley

Appointing Unsworth is a gamble Everton can’t afford to take

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 24 2017

The news that a significant number of Everton’s players want David Unsworth to replace Ronald Koeman as manager should set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom. Unsworth has been…

Unsworth

Man Utd legend praises Pochettino, but says Tottenham won’t finish top

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville has praised Mauricio Pochettino, but he believes his Tottenham side won’t win the Premier League this season. Spurs ruthlessly exposed Liverpool’s defensive deficiencies on…

Pochettino
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