Michael Black
Sports Editor
Everton need to act fast – Sam Allardyce is their man
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Everton’s sacking of Ronald Koeman has sparked plenty of rumours about who should take over, but only one man should be in the frame – Sam Allardyce. Sean Dyche, Chris…
Former Man Utd star urges Klopp to overhaul Liverpool defence
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Gary Neville says Jurgen Klopp must resolve Liverpool’s defensive problems if the club is ever to challenge for the Premier League title. Liverpool were crushed 4-1 by Tottenham Hotspur on…
Five Things: Klopp defenceless at Liverpool, testing time for Man Utd, Arsenal star shows his class
Michael Black • Oct 23 2017It’s been another week of drama in the Premier League. Liverpool’s shambolic defensive display at Wembley against Tottenham, Man Utd’s shock defeat at Huddersfield and Mesut Ozil’s perfect response to…
Stoke manager’s criticism of the dark arts is hypocritical
Michael Black • Oct 22 2017Mark Hughes and Stoke City. Do either of those names immediately make you think of light and fluffy football purity? Thought not. During his playing career Hughes wasn’t exactly known…
Leeds’ promotion bid back on track, 7/2 bet looks good value
Michael Black • Oct 22 2017Leeds United’s deserved 3-0 victory at Bristol City on Saturday showed that this season’s Championship promotion race still a long way to go. Three defeats in a row left many…
Koeman supported by Everton board, but needs to beat Arsenal
Michael Black • Oct 22 2017Everton boss Ronald Koeman says the club’s board have supported him, but he admits a defeat against Arsenal on Sunday could signal the end of his time at Goodison Park….
Top Championship striker’s form could produce a 16/1 winner
Michael Black • Oct 22 2017Billy Sharp’s goal for Sheffield United against Reading on Saturday took his tally to five for the season, just two behind the current top scorers in the Championship. Wolves’ pair…
Tottenham and Arsenal on alert as forward eyes move to England
Michael Black • Oct 21 2017Timo Werner has sparked a potential Premier League bidding war after confirming he wants to move to England if he decides to leave RB Leipzig. The 21-year-old forward has been…
Former Liverpool star believes Everton boss should be given time
Michael Black • Oct 21 2017Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes Everton would not solve all their problems by sacking manager Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman’s future has been in doubt for much of the season,…
Top broadcaster calls for Slaven Bilic to go, wants West Ham to act now
Michael Black • Oct 21 2017Respected broadcaster Bob Ballard has called on West Ham to sack manager Slaven Bilic and replace him with former Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti. Friday’s 3-0 defeat at home to Brighton…
Top Championship pundit says Wolves are guaranteed top six finish
Michael Black • Oct 20 2017Andy Hinchcliffe believes Wolverhampton Wanderers are guaranteed to finish in the top six of the Championship this season. Wolves are currently two points clear of Cardiff City and Sheffield United…
Newcastle legend rips into Ashley; his exit is “nothing but good news”
Michael Black • Oct 20 2017Alan Shearer has blasted Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and believes the proposed sale of the club can’t come soon enough. Ashley confirmed earlier this week he had put the…
Former Liverpool star backs the Reds to halt Tottenham title charge
Michael Black • Oct 20 2017Jamie Redknapp believes Tottenham need to beat one of the Premier League’s big guns at Wembley if they’re to be considered serious title challengers this season. Spurs have won just…
Leeds United boss dismisses defender’s tiredness claims
Michael Black • Oct 20 2017Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen has dismissed defender Liam Cooper’s claims that his team have been tired in recent weeks. The pair were speaking at the press conference for Leeds’…
Former Crystal Palace owner blasts “dishevelled” Everton manager
Michael Black • Oct 20 2017Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes Ronald Koeman’s “dishevelled” demeanour is sending the wrong signals to Everton’s players. Thursday’s 2-1 defeat at home Lyon in the Europa League has…