Michael Black
Sports Editor
West Ham winger set for loan move to Aston Villa
Michael Black • Aug 22 2017West Ham winger Robert Snodgrass looks set to join Aston Villa on loan. The 29-year-old was recently told he was free to leave the Hammers, less than a year after…
Swansea interested in signing PSV Eindhoven defender, Clucas deal near
Michael Black • Aug 22 2017Swansea City are interested in signing Colombian international defender Santiago Arias from PSV Eindhoven. The 25-year-old joined Sporting Lisbon in 2011, before moving to the Dutch side two years later….
Rooney joins Shearer on 200 goals as Everton frustrate Man City
Michael Black • Aug 22 2017Wayne Rooney hit back at his critics who thought he was past his best after scoring the 200th Premier League goal of his career on Monday. The 31-year-old bagged the…
West Ham boss under pressure, Benitez a possible replacement
Michael Black • Aug 22 2017Slaven Bilic faces a crucial couple of weeks as he bids to get West Ham’s season up and running. Defeats by Southampton and Manchester United in their opening two games…
Mbappe set to join forces with Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain
Michael Black • Aug 22 2017Paris Saint-Germain are negotiating with Monaco over a season-long loan deal for Kylian Mbappe with an agreement to buy the striker next summer. Sky Italy have reported that the clubs…
Alli tips Sanchez for Tottenham glory, Arsenal legend not convinced
Michael Black • Aug 21 2017Dele Alli believes new signing Davinson Sanchez will help Tottenham’s bid for success this season, but former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is not convinced that Spurs needed another defender. Sanchez…
Five Things: Manchester United “dream team” runs riot, Conte smiling as Chelsea beat Tottenham
Michael Black • Aug 21 2017The second weekend of the new Premier League season provided plenty of talking points. Manchester United’s second impressive victory, Jese’s starring role for Stoke against Arsenal and Chelsea’s Wembley success…
Jordan could fire Leeds United down the Rhodes to the promised land
Michael Black • Aug 20 2017With Chris Wood heading out of Leeds United the inevitable speculation about his possible replacement began in earnest over the weekend. Wood’s absence at Sunderland on Saturday was barely noticed…
Neville: Chelsea proved their team spirit by beating Tottenham
Michael Black • Aug 20 2017Gary Neville believes Chelsea’s players are firmly behind manager Antonio Conte. Chelsea put a difficult week behind them with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Sunday and…
Former Newcastle boss Souness blasts Magpies’ “joke” defending
Michael Black • Aug 20 2017Graeme Souness described Newcastle’s defending for Huddersfield’s winner on Sunday as a “joke”. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and Blackburn boss didn’t hold back on Sky Sports as the Magpies slipped…
Tottenham defender’s stalled salary talks alert Chelsea
Michael Black • Aug 20 2017Chelsea are set to make a big-money move for Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld. The Sunday Times claim that chairman Daniel Levy has refused to increase the centre-back’s salary to the…
Wimmer still on the radar as West Brom boss eyes “quality” signings
Michael Black • Aug 20 2017Tony Pulis says West Brom will prioritise quality over quantity as he bids to add to his squad before the transfer window closes. Pulis has secured the services of Jay…
Hughes tips Stoke new-boy for success after winner against Arsenal
Michael Black • Aug 19 2017Stoke boss Mark Hughes believes Jese will light up the Premier League after seeing his new signing grab the winner against Arsenal on Saturday. The striker, who arrived on loan…
Toothless Sunderland frustrate Grayson as Leeds secure victory
Michael Black • Aug 19 2017Simon Grayson admitted he needs to improve Sunderland’s attacking capabilities after his side’s 2-0 defeat at home to Leeds United on Saturday. The Black Cats missed the chance to take…
Promotion specialist Warnock has Cardiff City on the rise
Michael Black • Aug 19 2017Neil Warnock. Two words guaranteed to divide opinion amongst football fans, but the controversial manager could be set to confound even his most avid critics. Cardiff City’s 2-1 win at…