Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Editorial

Morning Mix: Dry your eyes Gerrard, Leeds off to a flyer, Chelsea defeat exposes big issue

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2018

One league game in and new Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is already sounding like a seasoned moaner. Gerrard claimed that it “seemed the world was against” Rangers after Alfredo Morelos…

Gerrard
Editorial

Morning Mix: Moment of truth for new Leeds United manager, Chelsea star’s mum will brighten your day

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 5 2018

The Marcelo Bielsa era gets unerway at Elland Road on Sunday as Leeds United take on Stoke City. The 63-year-old’s appointment has been widely praised by people within the game,…

Bielsa
Editorial

Morning Mix: Newcastle sell Toon Army short again, Tottenham target worth a “Mars bar and an Amazon voucher”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 4 2018

“Blackburn Rovers have agreed a deal with Newcastle United for striker Adam Armstrong”. That was a statement that most Rovers fans didn’t think was possible earier in the week, yet…

Armstrong
Transfer News & Rumours

Joe Hart set for medical ahead of £4 million move to Burnley, fans react

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

Joe Hart is set to undergo a medical at Burnley ahead of a possible £4 million move from Manchester City. The Clarets desperately need a new goalkeeper with Tom Heaton…

Hart
Transfer News & Rumours

Talented Tottenham Hotpsur midfielder Luke Amos set for talks about new deal

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

Tottenham Hotspur are set to discuss a new contract with midfielder Luke Amos. Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas has claimed that Spurs will negotiate a new deal with the 21-year-old when…

Luke Amos
English Championship

Jonathan Kodjia fancied to get Aston Villa off to a flyer at Hull City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

Aston Villa visit Hull City on Monday aiming to put a difficult summer firmly behind them. After failing to secure promotion to the Premier League details about the club’s financial…

Bruce
English Championship

Pundit eyeing 325/1 bookie-basher as Leeds United tackle Stoke City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

Leeds United host Stoke City in the Championship on Sunday with both sides hoping to get off to a winning start under their respective new managers. Marcelo Bielsa’s appointment at…

Bilesa
Editorial

Morning Mix: Arsenal boss must unleash deadly duo, “The Toon Army can see through your lies and deception”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 3 2018

Alexandre Lacazette has claimed that there is no rivalry with fellow striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and nor should there be if new Arsenal boss Unai Emery takes the brave option next…

Lacazette Aubameyang
Transfer News & Rumours

Courtois going nowhere; Chelsea will not sell to Real Madrid this summer

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 2 2018

Chelsea are set to tell goalkeeper Thibuat Courtois that he will not be sold to Real Madrid this summer. The Belgium star’s contract runs out at the end of the…

Courtois
Transfer News & Rumours

Newcastle United “in talks” to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 2 2018

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain full-back Stanley N’Soki. Sky Sports has claimed that talks have taken place between the two clubs of a possible…

N'Soki
Editorial

Morning Mix: Chelsea legend the right man to guide starlet, “Celtic are just there to make up the numbers”, Dyche hits out at lack of investment

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 2 2018

Frank Lampard knows a thing or two about playing in midfield, so when he says that Mason Mount has a big future ahead of him it’s worth paying attention. Mount…

Mason Mount
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn joins Sheffield United on loan

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 1 2018

Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has progressed through the ranks at Anfield, signing his first professional contract at the same time…

Woodburn
Transfer News & Rumours

Manchester United step up chase for Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 1 2018

Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic According to Marca, the Red Devils have instructed agent Vlado Lemic to try and broker a…

Kovacic
Editorial

Morning Mix: Zidane not the man for Manchester United, Levy riles Tottenham fans, Ashley thumbs his nose once again

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 1 2018

Manchester United want Zinedine Zidane as their new manager if Jose Mourinho goes? Why? Three successive Champions League trophies with Real Madrid is certainly impressive, although a certain Cristiano Ronaldo…

Zidane
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea boss ready to give Michy Batshuayi the chance to shine

Author image Michael Black  •  Jul 31 2018

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told Michy Batshuayi that he is part of his plans next season. The 24-year-old spent the second part of last season on loan with Borussia…

Batshuayi
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