Articles By Michael Black (1956)

SL View: Hand Liverpool the title? No thanks, they’ve won nothing yet

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 19 2020

“What must definitely not happen is for the 2019/20 campaign to be declared null and void.” Those were the words of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish in a column for the…

Opinion: Liverpool must move for standout Leeds player after pundit makes link

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 15 2020

Liverpool fans could be set for a treat this summer after their club were linked with a move for on-loan Leeds United defender Ben White. The centre-back has impressed in…

Manchester United eager to keep top four bid on track at Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 28 2020

Manchester United travel to Everton on Sunday aiming to boost their chances of securing a top four place in the Premier League. United’s 3-0 victory over Watford last weekend moved…

English League Cup

Manchester City fancied to make it three-in-a-row against Aston Villa

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 28 2020

Manchester City go head-to-head with Aston Villa on Sunday aiming to win the Carabao Cup for the third successive year. City head into the match as overwhelming favourites to win…

La Liga

Barcelona aiming to add to Real Madrid’s woes in big title battle

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 28 2020

Real Madrid host Barcelona on Sunday in a fixture that could have a huge bearing on the destination of this season’s La Liga title. The two sides head into the…

Scottish Premier League

Rangers vs Celtic: Bitter Old Firm rivals are the best of enemies

Author image Michael Black  •  Mar 15 2021

The rivalry between Rangers and Celtic is one of the most bitter in football, with differing views regarding religion and politics central to the divide. Celtic fans tend to sit…

Manchester City: The best players of the Abu Dhabi era

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

It is fair to say that Manchester City’s fortunes were transformed the moment that the Abu Dhabi United Group completed their takeover of the club in 2008. They have subsequently…

Who is Liverpool’s top forward: Mane, Firmino or Salah?

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

Liverpool’s resurgence as a major force in English football has been a long time coming, but they look set for a sustained stay at the top. Much of their success…

Newcastle United

Who is Newcastle United’s best manager?

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 27 2020

Much like every other professional football club, Newcastle United have had a chequered history when it comes to their managers. The Magpies were led by a selection committee from 1892…

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich under the cosh as Bundesliga title race heats up

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 20 2020

The title race in Germany is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with just four points separating the top four sides heading into the…

Cricket

PSL 2020 preview: Roy and Watson expected to shine as Quetta Gladiators bid to retain title

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 24 2021

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) gets underway on February 20 with each of the six teams believing they can lift the prestigious trophy. The league follows a round robin format…

La Liga

Real Madrid aiming to snap Barcelona’s title run in La Liga

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 19 2020

Fans of the ‘Big Two’ in Spain are in for a nervy time over the next few months with the La Liga title race looking likely to go down to…

Serie A

Serie A big guns set for thrilling three-way title battle

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 19 2020

The battle to win the league title in Italy is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years, with just three points separating the top three…

Not Football

Tyson Fury out to set the record straight against Deontay Wilder

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 17 2020

Tyson Fury goes head-to-head with Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas on February 22 in one of the most eagerly-awaited rematches of the last few years. The pair fought out a…

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury - Press Conference
General Football News

The best over-35 athletes and their secrets of longevity

Author image Michael Black  •  Feb 10 2020

The tough nature of sport makes it extremely difficult for high-class athletes to stay at the top of their profession for a sustained period of time. In many sports the…

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