Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur star edges closer to Manchester United move

Author image Michael Black  •  May 23 2018

Tottenham Hotspur have opened negotiations with Manchester United over the sale of defender Toby Alderweireld. Alderweireld is out of contract in 2020 and he has failed to reach agreement with…

Alderweireld
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea ready to offer £100 million for Robert Lewandowski

Author image Michael Black  •  May 21 2018

Chelsea have been linked with a stunning £100 million move for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. Despite uncertainty over the managerial situation at Stamford Bridge, the Telegraph has claimed that…

Lewandowski
Women's Football

Catwalks, activism and horses: Women footballers fight to find their own path

Author image Michael Black  •  May 18 2018

Despite the tremendous popularity of women’s football in the US, the female game around the world is dwarfed by the men’s version, and this brings a unique set of challenges…

Zhao_Lina
World Cup

FIFA World Cup Revenues – Sponsors stay away but the billions keep adding up

Author image Michael Black  •  May 17 2018

The 2018 World Cup in Russia promises to be a footballing extravaganza, but the build-up to the tournament has been something of a financial nightmare for FIFA. The governing body…

World Cup Russia

Report Card: 2017-2018 Premier League Managers

Author image Michael Black  •  May 17 2018

The dust has barely settled on the 2017/18 Premier League season and there are already three clubs searching for new managers. Arsenal, Everton and West Ham United have parted company…

Allardyce

Marseille vs Atletico Madrid confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 16 2018

Marseille go head-to-head with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the final of this season’s Europa League. The French side defeated Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 on aggregate in the semi-final, while…

Simeone
FA Cup

FA Cup prestige ensures Man Utd and Chelsea will go all out on Saturday

Author image Michael Black  •  May 15 2018

Many people argue that the FA Cup has lost some of its appeal in recent years, but both Manchester United and Chelsea will beg to differ when they go head-to-head…

Mourinho Conte
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal meet with representatives of Jean Michael Seri

Author image Michael Black  •  May 15 2018

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. The club’s Director of Football, Raul Sanllehi, has held talks with the representatives of the £40-million rated star,…

Seri
English Championship

Aston Villa vs Middlesbrough confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 15 2018

Aston Villa face Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg on Tuesday holding a one goal lead from their first meeting over the weekend. Mile Jedinak headed home Jack…

Bruce

Marseille vs Atletico Madrid injury update & predicted starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 8 2021

Marseille face Atletico Madrid in Lyon on Wednesday in the final of this season’s Europa League. The two sides progressed to the final after narrow victories in the last four…

Costa
English Championship

Fulham vs Derby County confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  May 14 2018

Fulham host Derby County in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final on Monday needing to pull back a one goal deficit if they are to progress to the…

Fulham
Best of SL

Liverpool set for huge financial boost from Champions League campaign

Author image Michael Black  •  May 15 2018

Liverpool’s march to the final of the 2018 Champions League has earned the club a massive financial windfall and a victory over Real Madrid on May 26 would swell the…

Firmino
Football Betting

Fulham fancied for play-off recovery against Derby County

Author image Michael Black  •  May 14 2018

Fulham face Derby County in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final on Monday aiming to recover from a one goal deficit from their first meeting. Derby’s Cameron Jerome…

Jokanovic

Five Things: Man City raise the bar, drawn games cost Liverpool, Tottenham star should be proud

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

The 2017/18 Premier League season is finally done and dusted and it’s certainly been an interesting year at both ends of the table. Manchester City deservedly claimed the title after…

Football Betting

Pundit backs Aston Villa to see off Middlesbrough in the play-offs

Author image Michael Black  •  May 13 2018

Aston Villa host Middlesbrough in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final on Tuesday holding a 1-0 lead from their first meeting at the Riverside Stadium. Mile Jedinak headed…

Jedinak
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