Michael Black
Sports Editor
SL View: Hand Liverpool the title? No thanks, they’ve won nothing yet
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
Michael Black • Mar 15 2020Liverpool 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
Michael Black • Feb 28 2020Manchester 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…
Manchester City fancied to make it three-in-a-row against Aston Villa
Michael Black • Feb 28 2020Manchester 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…
Barcelona aiming to add to Real Madrid’s woes in big title battle
Michael Black • Feb 28 2020Real 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…
Rangers vs Celtic: Bitter Old Firm rivals are the best of enemies
Michael Black • Mar 15 2021The 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
Michael Black • Feb 27 2020It 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?
Michael Black • Feb 27 2020Liverpool’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…
Who is Newcastle United’s best manager?
Michael Black • Feb 27 2020Much 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…
Bayern Munich under the cosh as Bundesliga title race heats up
Michael Black • Feb 20 2020The 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…
PSL 2020 preview: Roy and Watson expected to shine as Quetta Gladiators bid to retain title
Michael Black • Feb 24 2021The 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…
Real Madrid aiming to snap Barcelona’s title run in La Liga
Michael Black • Feb 19 2020Fans 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 big guns set for thrilling three-way title battle
Michael Black • Feb 19 2020The 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…
Tyson Fury out to set the record straight against Deontay Wilder
Michael Black • Feb 17 2020Tyson 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…
The best over-35 athletes and their secrets of longevity
Michael Black • Feb 10 2020The 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…