Michael Black
Sports Editor
Former Newcastle star blames Tottenham midfielder for defeat
Michael Black • Oct 30 2017Alan Shearer believes Eric Dier cost Tottenham the chance of victory at Manchester United on Saturday. The midfielder’s failure to react quickly enough allowed Anthony Martial the chance to fire…
Former Liverpool star hits out at ‘tippy-tappy’ Tottenham
Michael Black • Oct 28 2017Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday proved they don’t have what it takes to win the Premier League. Anthony Martial’s goal gave United the victory…
Newcastle legend urges Everton to appoint British boss
Michael Black • Oct 28 2017Former Newcastle United star Alan Shearer has urged Everton to appoint a British manager to replace Ronald Koeman. David Unsworth has been placed in temporary charge of the club, although…
Forget Unsworth – Everton will look elsewhere for their next manager
Michael Black • Oct 27 2017David Unsworth won’t be the next permanent Everton manager. A bold statement? Perhaps. But Unsworth can take little encouragement from his discussions with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri on Thursday. Unsworth…
Is Burnley manager Sean Dyche related to Benjamin Franklin?
Michael Black • Oct 28 2017“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. When Benjamin Franklin wrote that phrase back in the 18th century, it’s fair to assume he…
Championship expert tips tempting 60/1 Midlands derby wager
Michael Black • Oct 27 2017Top Championship pundit David Prutton expects Sunday’s Midlands derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa to be a thriller. The two sides head into the weekend at opposite ends of…
Former Liverpool star blasts Tottenham – Poch must win trophies
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Jamie Redknapp says Mauricio Pochettino must deliver silverware at Tottenham with the strength of the squad he has available. Redknapp hit out at Spurs after they blew a 2-0 lead…
Rangers boss hanging on by a thread, time for 12/1 shot to take over
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Rangers’s disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Kilmarnock could signal the end for manager Pedro Caixinha. Chris Burke’s injury-time equaliser earned the visitors a dramatic point, with the goal coming…
Liverpool and Newcastle eyeing move for Real Madrid legend
Michael Black • Oct 25 2017Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be set to move to the Premier League. According to Spanish media outlet El Pais, his current club Porto are looking to offload…
FIFA 18 Ultimate Team: Five Tips For Playing and Winning At FUT
Michael Black • Oct 25 2017FIFA 18 Ultimate Team is the brilliant game mode which allows players to build a squad of virtual football stars and compete against other teams. Users build up a team…
Everton legend wants Unsworth as manager, at least until November
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Everton legend Trevor Steven has urged the club to give David Unsworth an extended trial as manager. Unsworth has been appointed as caretaker boss following Ronald Koeman’s sacking, but a…
Pochettino believes Llorente is the “perfect fit” for Tottenham
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Mauricio Pochettino believes Fernando Llorente is the ideal man to challenge star striker Harry Kane at Tottenham. The 32-year-old joined Spurs in the summer, but Kane’s form has restricted him…
Koeman’s exit dashes Tottenham and Chelsea hopes of signing Everton star
Michael Black • Oct 24 2017Ronald Koeman’s sacking by Everton has potentially dashed Chelsea and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Ross Barkley. The midfielder found himself out of favour under Koeman, but caretaker boss David Unsworth…
Appointing Unsworth is a gamble Everton can’t afford to take
Michael Black • Oct 24 2017The news that a significant number of Everton’s players want David Unsworth to replace Ronald Koeman as manager should set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom. Unsworth has been…
Man Utd legend praises Pochettino, but says Tottenham won’t finish top
Michael Black • Apr 10 2023Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville has praised Mauricio Pochettino, but he believes his Tottenham side won’t win the Premier League this season. Spurs ruthlessly exposed Liverpool’s defensive deficiencies on…