Articles By Michael Black (1956)
Football Betting

Koeman on the brink as Allardyce is backed to take over at Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 19 2017

Former England boss Sam Allardyce has been backed down to 8/1 to take over from Ronald Koeman as Everton manager. Thursday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Lyon in the Europa…

Allardyce

Man City and Tottenham lead exciting December live TV line-up

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 19 2017

Football fans are set for a packed schedule of live Premier League action on BT Sport this December, with nine matches being shown across the month exclusively live, including the…

Wilshere’s wrong about Arsenal’s character – they’re a soft touch

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 18 2017

Jack Wilshere’s defence of his teammates after Arsenal’s character was questioned by Troy Deeney was predictable, but ultimately he’s wrong. Deeney claimed the Gunners lacked ‘cojones’ after he inspired Watford…

Wilshere
Transfer News & Rumours

Could Guardiola reignite James Rodriguez’s career at Man City?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 18 2017

The news that James Rodriguez may cut short his loan spell at Bayern Munich could alert numerous Premier League clubs. Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been linked with the…

James
Transfer News & Rumours

Former Man Utd defender fears Tottenham could lose Harry Kane

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Rio Ferdinand believes Tottenham are running the risk of losing Harry Kane if they don’t offer him a new deal. Kane, who helped Spurs to a 1-1 draw at Real…

Kane

Chelsea legend blasts Arsenal, says club has “too many false dawns”

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has backed Watford striker Troy Deeney over his criticism of Arsenal. Deeney infuriated Arsene Wenger by accusing Arsenal of lacking “cojones” after inspiring Watford to a…

Deeney

Former Everton star believes club’s board may axe Koeman soon

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Kevin Kilbane believes Ronald Koeman faces an uphill battle to avoid the sack at Everton. The Dutchman is the odds-on favourite to be the next Premier League manager to leave…

Koeman
Transfer News & Rumours

Everton and Chelsea hopes dashed as transfer target signs new deal

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Everton and Chelsea target David Brooks has signed a new four-year contract with Sheffield United. The 20-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League after impressing…

Brooks
Transfer News & Rumours

Former Liverpool star backs Celtic manager for Arsenal job

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Jamie Redknapp believes Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers will be in the frame to be Arsenal manager once Arsene Wenger leaves the club or retires. Wenger has been under pressure at…

Rodgers
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham ready to rival Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain star

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Tottenham and Arsenal are on alert after it was revealed that Adrien Rabiot is yet to open talks regarding a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Ligue 1 giants are…

Rabiot
Transfer News & Rumours

Manchester City eager to add Dortmund midfielder to their ranks

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 18 2018

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl. The 22-year-old is contracted to the Bundesliga club until 2021, but Spanish media outlet Diario AS has claimed…

Weigl

Former Liverpool winger believes Chelsea title hopes are over

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 15 2017

Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman believes reigning Premier League champions Chelsea can forget about retaining their title. The Blues lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday, as the Eagles netted…

Comte

Five Things: Man Utd boss outfoxes Klopp, Silva embarrasses former Arsenal star, Rooney saves Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 15 2017

The Premier League once again provided fans with plenty to discuss over the weekend. Liverpool missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on Manchester United, Watford made a mockery…

Klopp Mourinho

Man Utd legend says cagey Klopp missed a trick for Liverpool

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 15 2017

Gary Neville believes Jurgen Klopp should have pushed harder to secure a victory for Liverpool against Manchester United on Saturday. The two teams fought out a disappointing 0-0 draw, with…

Klopp

Liverpool vs Manchester United confirmed starting line-ups

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 17 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has made three changes for Saturday’s lunch-time kick-off against Liverpool, dropping Marcus Rashford and Juan Mata from his starting line-up. You can stream Liverpool v…

Mourinho
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