Michael Black
Sports Editor
West Ham star urges Sakho to knuckle down and fight for place
Michael Black • Oct 10 2017Pablo Zabaleta has urged Diafra Sakho to knuckle down and fight for his place after being denied a move away from West Ham during the transfer window. Sakho tried to…
Tottenham defender a class act; deserves to set new Belgium record
Michael Black • Oct 10 2017Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he’s delighted to have the chance to become his country’s most capped player. The 30-year-old is set to pass former striker Jan Ceulemans’ tally of…
Man Utd legend blasts Man City and Tottenham stars, questions attitude
Michael Black • Oct 8 2017Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has hit out at Kyle Walker and Dele Alli over their failure to reproduce their club form when they play for England. Walker attracted…
Leeds fans can breathe easy as Liverpool forward dismisses transfer
Michael Black • Oct 7 2017Danny Ings’ announcement that he is not considering a move away from Liverpool during the January transfer window should result in a collective sigh of relief amongst Leeds United fans….
Former Celtic star wide of the mark over Sinclair’s England claims
Michael Black • Oct 7 2017Chris Sutton accusation that Gareth Southgate’s approach towards Scott Sinclair’s England claims “smacks of arrogance” is significantly wide of the mark. Sutton claimed that Sinclair should be in the England…
Liverpool legend defends the indefensible; when will they wise up?
Michael Black • Oct 7 2017“I don’t think Manchester City, Manchester United or Chelsea are great defensively. It’s not just a Liverpool problem.” Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages. Let me…
Conte on collision course with Chelsea, history shows it’s a bad move
Michael Black • Oct 5 2017The news that Antonio Conte is angry with Chelsea’s board over the club’s lack of striking options doesn’t bode well for his future at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata suffered a…
West Ham switch attention from Carvalho to Brazilian midfielder
Michael Black • Oct 5 2017West Ham United are interested in signing Estoril defensive midfielder Matheus Jesus. The Brazil youth international is currently on a half-season loan with Santos from the Portuguese club after signing…
Aston Villa boss keen to protect Kodjia, but striker could soon be firing
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce insists fans should not expect too much from striker Jonathan Kodjia following his return from injury. The 27-year-old bagged his first goal of the campaign…
Former Newcastle star fears Everton could go down; Koeman set to quit?
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Former Newcastle striker Mick Quinn believes Everton could be relegated from the Premier League this season. Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley left the Toffees two points above the…
Potential Newcastle takeover could see the club fulfil its potential
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017The news that Amanda Staveley has met Newcastle United officials to discuss a potential takeover will be music to the ears of the club’s loyal fans. According to numerous media…
Liverpool must act on Southampton star’s ‘come-and-get-me’ plea
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Jurgen Klopp must pull out all the stops to sign Virgil van Dijk after the defender confirmed he would be open to the prospect of leaving Southampton during the January…
Man Utd legend believes Tottenham can resist offers for Harry Kane
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs says there’s no reason for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur, as long as the club is challenging for honours. Kane’s form during 2017 has…
Former Liverpool star blasts Everton boss over “muddled recruitment”
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp believes Everton’s fans are right to feel aggrieved over the club’s current predicament. The Toffees’ 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Sunday left them…
Newcastle midfielder backed for unlikely recall to England squad
Michael Black • Oct 3 2017Graeme Souness has tipped Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to earn a recall to the England squad. The 25-year-old has been capped six times by his country, although he hasn’t…