Articles By Michael Black (1956)

West Ham star urges Sakho to knuckle down and fight for place

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 10 2017

Pablo Zabaleta has urged Diafra Sakho to knuckle down and fight for his place after being denied a move away from West Ham during the transfer window. Sakho tried to…

Sakho
Belgium

Tottenham defender a class act; deserves to set new Belgium record

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 10 2017

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he’s delighted to have the chance to become his country’s most capped player. The 30-year-old is set to pass former striker Jan Ceulemans’ tally of…

Vertonghen
World Cup

Man Utd legend blasts Man City and Tottenham stars, questions attitude

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2017

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has hit out at Kyle Walker and Dele Alli over their failure to reproduce their club form when they play for England. Walker attracted…

Walker
Transfer News & Rumours

Leeds fans can breathe easy as Liverpool forward dismisses transfer

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 7 2017

Danny Ings’ announcement that he is not considering a move away from Liverpool during the January transfer window should result in a collective sigh of relief amongst Leeds United fans….

Ings
England

Former Celtic star wide of the mark over Sinclair’s England claims

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 7 2017

Chris Sutton accusation that Gareth Southgate’s approach towards Scott Sinclair’s England claims “smacks of arrogance” is significantly wide of the mark. Sutton claimed that Sinclair should be in the England…

Sinclair

Liverpool legend defends the indefensible; when will they wise up?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 7 2017

“I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem.” Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages. Let me…

Keegan

Conte on collision course with Chelsea, history shows it’s a bad move

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 5 2017

The news that Antonio Conte is angry with Chelsea’s board over the club’s lack of striking options doesn’t bode well for his future at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata suffered a…

Antonio Conte Chelsea 1
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham switch attention from Carvalho to Brazilian midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 5 2017

West Ham United are interested in signing Estoril defensive midfielder Matheus Jesus. The Brazil youth international is currently on a half-season loan with Santos from the Portuguese club after signing…

Matheus Jesus
English Championship

Aston Villa boss keen to protect Kodjia, but striker could soon be firing

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce insists fans should not expect too much from striker Jonathan Kodjia following his return from injury. The 27-year-old bagged his first goal of the campaign…

Kodjia

Former Newcastle star fears Everton could go down; Koeman set to quit?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Former Newcastle striker Mick Quinn believes Everton could be relegated from the Premier League this season. Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley left the Toffees two points above the…

Koeman

Potential Newcastle takeover could see the club fulfil its potential

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

The news that Amanda Staveley has met Newcastle United officials to discuss a potential takeover will be music to the ears of the club’s loyal fans. According to numerous media…

Staveley

Liverpool must act on Southampton star’s ‘come-and-get-me’ plea

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Jurgen Klopp must pull out all the stops to sign Virgil van Dijk after the defender confirmed he would be open to the prospect of leaving Southampton during the January…

van Dijk

Man Utd legend believes Tottenham can resist offers for Harry Kane

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs says there’s no reason for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur, as long as the club is challenging for honours. Kane’s form during 2017 has…

Kane

Former Liverpool star blasts Everton boss over “muddled recruitment”

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp believes Everton’s fans are right to feel aggrieved over the club’s current predicament. The Toffees’ 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Sunday left them…

Koeman

Newcastle midfielder backed for unlikely recall to England squad

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Graeme Souness has tipped Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to earn a recall to the England squad. The 25-year-old has been capped six times by his country, although he hasn’t…

Shelvey
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