Michael Black
Sports Editor
Swansea sale of Sigurdsson to Everton questioned by pundits
Michael Black • Aug 16 2017Two former Premier League stars have questioned Swansea City’s decision to sell Gylfi Sigurdsson to Everton. The Toffees have agreed a deal in excess of £45 million to take the…
Aston Villa fans hit out as Reading increase pressure on Bruce
Michael Black • Aug 16 2017Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce insists he’s the right man for the job despite his side’s awful start to the Championship season. Villa have picked up just one point from…
Stoke City take stunning swipe at new West Ham striker
Michael Black • Aug 16 2017Stoke City have used the announcement of new signing Jese Rodriguez to hit back at former striker Marko Arnautovic. Jese has joined Stoke on loan from PSG and replaces Arnautovic…
Five Things: What Everton are getting with Swansea star
Michael Black • Aug 16 2017The news that Gylfi Sigurdsson is joining Everton from Swansea City brings to an end one of the summer’s longest running transfer sagas. Ronald Koeman has splashed the cash as…
Former Manchester United defender says Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Terry Gibson believes it is inevitable that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico Madrid. Costa is currently back home in Brazil and has threatened to stay there rather than…
Burnley submit bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Burnley have made a £11.8 million bid for Deportivo La Coruna striker Florin Andone. The Clarets turned their attentions to the Romania international after having had two bids rejected by…
Leeds United new-boy Saiz cleared over spitting claims
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Samuel Saiz will face no action over spitting allegations after the Football Association ruled out disciplinary charges against the Leeds United midfielder. According to the Yorkshire Post, the FA has…
Liverpool legend believes Coutinho wants Champions League football
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Former Liverpool star Phil Thompson believes Philippe Coutinho could still stay at Anfield – but only if the club qualifies for the Champions League group stages. Liverpool visit Hoffenheim on…
Former Everton star tips Lindelof and Matic for Manchester United success
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Ex-Everton and Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic will both enjoy success with Manchester United. Lindelof joined United from Benfica for £31 million in June,…
Controversial Celtic fan group returns, Hibernian boss cleared
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017A controversial Celtic supporters group has confirmed it will return to Celtic Park for the Champions League clash with Astana on Wednesday. The Scottish champions are 180 minutes away from…
EFL follows Premier League to discuss transfer window changes
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017The EFL has confirmed it will follow the Premier League’s lead and discuss the proposed introduction of a new summer transfer window that closes before the opening game of next…
Aston Villa target Arsenal midfielder, Rosenoir blasts Terry’s Chelsea visits
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is hoping to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Bournemouth but, according to the Mirror, he has been…
Derby County close to signing Lawrence, but Rowett wants more
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Derby County manager Gary Rowett is eager to add more players to his squad, despite closing in on a deal for Tom Lawrence. The Leicester City forward is set to…
Everton hopes of signing Emre Mor given boost, Kalinic joining Milan
Michael Black • Aug 15 2017Everton’s hopes of signing winger Emre Mor have improved after Inter Milan pulled out of the race for his signature. The Toffees are amongst a host of European clubs hoping…
Celtic hopes of signing Manchester City winger fading
Michael Black • Aug 14 2017Celtic’s hopes of signing Patrick Roberts ahead of their final Champions League qualifier are fading after the winger was included in Manchester City’s travelling party for a training camp in…