Michael Black
Sports Editor
Morning Mix: Dry your eyes Gerrard, Leeds off to a flyer, Chelsea defeat exposes big issue
Michael Black • Aug 17 2018One league game in and new Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is already sounding like a seasoned moaner. Gerrard claimed that it “seemed the world was against” Rangers after Alfredo Morelos…
Morning Mix: Moment of truth for new Leeds United manager, Chelsea star’s mum will brighten your day
Michael Black • Aug 5 2018The Marcelo Bielsa era gets unerway at Elland Road on Sunday as Leeds United take on Stoke City. The 63-year-old’s appointment has been widely praised by people within the game,…
Morning Mix: Newcastle sell Toon Army short again, Tottenham target worth a “Mars bar and an Amazon voucher”
Michael Black • Aug 4 2018“Blackburn Rovers have agreed a deal with Newcastle United for striker Adam Armstrong”. That was a statement that most Rovers fans didn’t think was possible earier in the week, yet…
Joe Hart set for medical ahead of £4 million move to Burnley, fans react
Michael Black • Aug 3 2018Joe Hart is set to undergo a medical at Burnley ahead of a possible £4 million move from Manchester City. The Clarets desperately need a new goalkeeper with Tom Heaton…
Talented Tottenham Hotpsur midfielder Luke Amos set for talks about new deal
Michael Black • Aug 3 2018Tottenham Hotspur are set to discuss a new contract with midfielder Luke Amos. Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas has claimed that Spurs will negotiate a new deal with the 21-year-old when…
Jonathan Kodjia fancied to get Aston Villa off to a flyer at Hull City
Michael Black • Aug 3 2018Aston Villa visit Hull City on Monday aiming to put a difficult summer firmly behind them. After failing to secure promotion to the Premier League details about the club’s financial…
Pundit eyeing 325/1 bookie-basher as Leeds United tackle Stoke City
Michael Black • Aug 3 2018Leeds United host Stoke City in the Championship on Sunday with both sides hoping to get off to a winning start under their respective new managers. Marcelo Bielsa’s appointment at…
Morning Mix: Arsenal boss must unleash deadly duo, “The Toon Army can see through your lies and deception”
Michael Black • Aug 3 2018Alexandre Lacazette has claimed that there is no rivalry with fellow striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and nor should there be if new Arsenal boss Unai Emery takes the brave option next…
Courtois going nowhere; Chelsea will not sell to Real Madrid this summer
Michael Black • Aug 2 2018Chelsea are set to tell goalkeeper Thibuat Courtois that he will not be sold to Real Madrid this summer. The Belgium star’s contract runs out at the end of the…
Newcastle United “in talks” to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender
Michael Black • Aug 2 2018Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain full-back Stanley N’Soki. Sky Sports has claimed that talks have taken place between the two clubs of a possible…
Morning Mix: Chelsea legend the right man to guide starlet, “Celtic are just there to make up the numbers”, Dyche hits out at lack of investment
Michael Black • Aug 2 2018Frank Lampard knows a thing or two about playing in midfield, so when he says that Mason Mount has a big future ahead of him it’s worth paying attention. Mount…
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn joins Sheffield United on loan
Michael Black • Aug 1 2018Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn has joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old has progressed through the ranks at Anfield, signing his first professional contract at the same time…
Manchester United step up chase for Real Madrid’s Mateo Kovacic
Michael Black • Aug 1 2018Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic According to Marca, the Red Devils have instructed agent Vlado Lemic to try and broker a…
Morning Mix: Zidane not the man for Manchester United, Levy riles Tottenham fans, Ashley thumbs his nose once again
Michael Black • Aug 1 2018Manchester United want Zinedine Zidane as their new manager if Jose Mourinho goes? Why? Three successive Champions League trophies with Real Madrid is certainly impressive, although a certain Cristiano Ronaldo…
Chelsea boss ready to give Michy Batshuayi the chance to shine
Michael Black • Jul 31 2018Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told Michy Batshuayi that he is part of his plans next season. The 24-year-old spent the second part of last season on loan with Borussia…