Michael Black
Sports Editor
Big Sam backs Newcastle owner, says Benitez should stop moaning
Michael Black • Sep 7 2017Sam Allardyce believes Rafa Benitez’s criticisms of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley are unfair. Benitez made it clear during the summer he was unhappy with Newcastle’s transfer policy on their…
Fabio Cardoso happy with the expectation levels at Rangers
Michael Black • Sep 7 2017Fabio Cardoso says he is comfortable dealing with the weight of expectation placed on the Rangers squad. The Portuguese defender, who joined the club from Vitoria Setubal this summer, has…
Caixinha unfazed by Rangers’ failure to sign Hearts midfielder Walker
Michael Black • Sep 7 2017Pedro Caixinha says he isn’t disappointed at Rangers’ failure to sign Hearts midfielder Jamie Walker. Rangers had numerous offers for the 24-year-old rejected by Hearts this summer, with Walker seemingly…
Man Utd legend says Sanchez could regret leaving Ajax for Tottenham
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar believes Davinson Sanchez signed for Tottenham Hotspur from Ajax too early in his career. The 21-year-old moved to Spurs for £42 million,…
Boom time for Leeds United as fans are gripped by flying start
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Leeds United’s flying start to the Championship season has sparked a flurry of activity at the club’s ticket office. Over 30,000 tickets have been sold for Saturday’s clash with Burton…
Leaked emails appear to prove West Ham bid for Carvalho
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017A pair of leaked emails appear to prove West Ham submitted a bid to sign William Carvalho from Sporting Lisbon. The row between the two clubs had escalated earlier today…
Man City ponder legal action over La Liga president’s comments
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Manchester City say they are taking legal advice over the La Liga president’s “ill-informed” criticism of their transfer spending. Javier Tebas blasted City and Paris Saint-Germain at the SoccerEx Convention…
Former West Ham star believes Slaven Bilic is on borrowed time
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Former West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon believes manager Slaven Bilic could be one defeat away from being sacked by the club. The Hammers are bottom of the Premier League table…
Jose’s at it again as Man Utd boss pokes fun at Conte and Chelsea
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has plenty of previous form when it comes to mind games with rival managers. Arsene Wenger, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are amongst the big-name…
Wenger playing loose with Arsenal cash could be the final straw
Michael Black • Sep 6 2017Arsene Wenger’s admission that allowing Alexis Sanchez to see out the final year of his contract could cost Arsenal as much as £140 million should send a shudder through the…
German legend backs Gerrard’s criticism of Arsenal star Mesut Ozil
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017German legend Stefan Effenburg says Steven Gerrard’s recent criticism of Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil was fully justified. The former Liverpool star questioned Mesut Ozil’s desire after Arsenal fell to a…
Championship pundit tips Leeds for promotion, unconvinced by Wolves
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Championship pundit Don Goodman believes Leeds United are a solid bet for promotion, but says Wolverhampton Wanderers need to toughen up if they’re to keep themselves in the mix. Leeds…
Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool linked with Barcelona star
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha. The 24-year-old looked set for a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, but a…
Tottenham and Liverpool duo “don’t offer top level technical quality”
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Former Everton and England star Trevor Steven believes Jordan Henderson and Eric Dier lack the skills needed to flourish at international level. England produced two disappointing performances in their World…
Hazard wants Costa back at Chelsea, but return to Atletico will happen
Michael Black • Sep 5 2017Eden Hazard wants Diego Costa to end his self-imposed exile and return to Chelsea, but it’s simply not going to happen. Costa has been absent from the Blues since failing…