Articles By Michael Black (1956)

La Liga expert dismisses Everton’s hopes of appointing Diego Simeone

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 7 2017

A Spanish football expert insists Everton can forget about luring Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone to Goodison Park. Sky Sports claimed that Simeone is majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri’s top target…

Atletico Madrid Have Won 11 La Liga Matches So Far

Former Arsenal star concerned for wellbeing of sacked West Ham boss

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 6 2017

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright says he’s worried about Slaven Bilic’s wellbeing after his sacking by West Ham. The 49-year-old was relieved of his duties on Monday with the Hammers…

Bilic

Blow for Tottenham as Harry Kane continues to struggle with injury

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 6 2017

Tottenham’s hopes of success this season could be dealt a blow with the news that Harry Kane is set to withdraw from the England squad through injury. Kane was due…

Kane

Former Man Utd star says Chelsea boss will regret dropping Luiz

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 6 2017

Gary Neville believes Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will regret dropping defender David Luiz. Conte axed Luiz from Chelsea’s matchday squad for their 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge…

Luiz

Five Things: Tottenham prove they can battle, Man City march on, Arsenal star fails audition

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 5 2017

The Premier League’s big five were all in action on Sunday and they produced plenty of areas for discussion. Tottenham started the day with a hard fought victory over Crystal…

Son
Scottish Premier League

Steve McLaren set for talks with Rangers over manager job

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 5 2017

Former England boss Steve McClaren is set for talks with Rangers about becoming the club’s new manager. The Scottish Premiership club have contacted McClaren about the role and will hold…

McLaren

Chelsea vs Manchester United Confirmed Starting Lineups

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 5 2017

Antonio Conte has shaken up his Chelsea defence after their horror show against Roma in the Champions League in midweek. In come Andreas Christensen and Davide Zappacosta, with David Luiz…

Conte
English Championship

Wolves legend believes club has the potential to be bigger than Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 5 2017

Former Wolves striker Steve Bull believes current manager Nuno was right to rule himself out the running for the Everton job. Nuno has led Wolves to the top of the…

Nuno

Allardyce: Everton players’ confidence has completely gone

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 5 2017

Sam Allardyce has revealed his blueprint for getting Everton out of trouble. The former England boss is currently 4/6 favourite to be appointed as the club’s new manager following Ronald…

Allardyce
Scottish Premier League

Former Rangers star urges club to appoint Derek McInnes as manager

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 3 2017

Barry Ferguson has urged Rangers to pull out all the stops to secure the services of Derek McInnes as the club’s new manager. Rangers have been linked with the current…

Mcinnes
Transfer News & Rumours

Man Utd and Tottenham on alert as Simeone blasts Antoine Griezmann

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 3 2017

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have had their hopes of adding quality to their squads boosted after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone hit out at Antoine Griezmann. Atletico are unbeaten…

Antoine Griezmann Has Been One Of The Leading Goal Contributors In Europe This Season

Former Liverpool star backs Man City to defeat Arsenal

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 3 2017

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes Arsenal won’t be able to cope with Manchester City’s attacking strength on Sunday. The Gunners head into the game nine points behind City and…

De Bruyne
Football Betting

Former Leeds United star believes old club will struggle at Brentford

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 2 2017

Former Leeds United midfielder David Prutton believes his old club’s struggles will continue at Brentford on Saturday. After a promising start to the season Leeds have gone off the boil,…

Christiansen
Football Betting

Championship pundit tips Wolves to fire in a 30/1 winner

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 2 2017

Top Championship pundit is backing Wolves to deliver a 30/1 bookie-basher against Fulham on Friday. Wolves moved back to the top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory at Norwich…

Bonatini
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal and Newcastle eyeing move for Miguel Almiron

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 2 2017

Arsenal and Newcastle United have been linked with a move for creative midfielder Miguel Almiron. The Paraguayan international currently plays for Atlanta United in the MLS, but a series of…

Almiron
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