Articles By Michael Black (1956)

Former Liverpool captain questions Arsenal midfielder’s desire

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Steven Gerrard questioned Mesut Ozil’s desire after Arsenal fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Stoke City on Saturday. Jese Rodriguez’s second half strike gave Stoke the points, but the…

Ozil

Arsenal legend tips Lukaku to be a hit at Manchester United

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says Romelu Lukaku needs to work on his movement to take his game to the next level, but believes the Belgian striker will thrive under Jose…

Lukaku

Leicester boss happy as wantaway winger inspires victory over Brighton

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare praised Riyad Mahrez after the winger led Leicester to a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday. Mahrez has been the subject of transfer speculation throughout…

Mahrez
English Championship

Christiansen confirms Leeds United planning for life without Wood

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Leeds United Thomas Christiansen admitted he is preparing for life without Chris Wood after his team’s impressive 2-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday. Samuel Saiz and Stuart Dallas were on…

Christiansen

Alli, Suarez and Aguero? Former Liverpool star is stuck in a time warp

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Phil Thompson is well known for his passionate outbursts, but his latest comments regarding possible replacements for wantaway star Philippe Coutinho smacked of a man trapped in a different dimension….

Time Warp
Transfer News & Rumours

Newcastle set to splash the cash as Benitez eyes Sampdoria midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  May 26 2018

Newcastle United are hoping to sign Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet. Italian media outlet Il Secolo XIX claim Rafa Benitez wants to seal a £13 million deal for the 23-year-old. The…

Praet
Serie A

Lazio chief says Balde rejected West Ham, accuses Juventus of “extortion”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims that Keita Balde turned down a move to West Ham this summer. In an impassioned interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lotito said the striker’s…

Balde

Everton boss made right decision to leave Southampton

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 19 2017

Ronald Koeman believes Everton’s flurry of activity in the transfer market proves he made the right decision to leave Southampton. Koeman has shelled out around £130 million this summer bringing…

Koeman

Sigurdsson says Everton can match the Premier League big boys

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Gylfi Sigurdsson believes Everton can challenge the Premier League’s big guns this season. Sigurdsson was on Everton’s wanted list throughout the summer, with the Welsh club finally agreeing to a…

Sigurdsson
Scottish Premier League

Rodgers: Celtic midfielder’s deal “is what it is”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers insists he’s happy that Stuart Armstrong has penned a new deal, despite the midfielder only committing to a further year at Parkhead. Armstrong has less than…

Stuart Armstrong

Pochettino insists Tottenham must make Wembley “home”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham must rise to the challenge of playing their homes games at Wembley. Spurs play Chelsea in their first ‘home’ Premier League game at the national stadium…

pochettino
Transfer News & Rumours

Fans delighted as Manchester City winger returns to Celtic

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Patrick Roberts is heading back to Celtic on loan from Manchester City for the remainder of the season. The deal is set to be rubber-stamped early next week after the…

Patrick Roberts
Scottish Premier League

Rangers legend defends former Celtic boss over celebrations

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Barry Ferguson has defended Hibernian manager Neil Lennon over his ongoing row with Rangers’ boss Pedro Caixinha. Lennon blasted Caixinha over accusations that he was disrespectful during last Saturday’s explosive…

Lennon
Scottish Premier League

Ferguson tips Caixinha to get things right at Rangers

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Former Rangers star Barry Ferguson believes manager Pedro Caixinha will be a success at Ibrox. Rangers kicked off the Scottish Premiership season with a 2-1 victory at Motherwell, but last…

Caixinha
Transfer News & Rumours

Rangers boss keen to add to squad, Hearts winger still on radar

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha is eager to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes. Caixinha has had a busy summer, bringing in the likes of Carlos Pena, Graham Dorrans…

Jamie Walker
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