Articles By Michael Black (1176)
Transfer News & Rumours

Arsenal target Napoli midfielder, would be ideal addition to first team

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 31 2017

Arsenal are interested in signing Napoli midfielder Jorginho. The Italy international has been a key part of Napoli’s flying start to the Serie A season, helping the team to 10…

Jorginho
Transfer News & Rumours

Chelsea keen to fend off interest from Man Utd in another midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 31 2017

Chelsea are eager for Cesc Fabregas to sign a new deal to ward off interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Spaniard has just 18 months left to run…

Fabregas

Man Utd legend questions whether Man City can cope with winter

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 30 2017

Gary Neville has questioned whether Manchester City can maintain their current form during the winter months. City have dropped just two points this season and lead the Premier League by…

City

Former Liverpool star urges Dyche to take Everton job if he’s offered it

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 11 2021

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher believes Sean Dyche should take the manager’s job at Everton if he’s offered it. The Toffees are currently in the bottom three of the Premier…

Dyche

Five Things: Tottenham too reliant on Kane, Chelsea duo on fire, Unsworth fails Everton audition

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 29 2017

The tenth round of games in the Premier League produced plenty of talking points for fans across the country. Spurs’ reliance on Harry Kane was showcased perfectly against Manchester United,…

Kane

Former Newcastle star blames Tottenham midfielder for defeat

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 30 2017

Alan Shearer believes Eric Dier cost Tottenham the chance of victory at Manchester United on Saturday. The midfielder’s failure to react quickly enough allowed Anthony Martial the chance to fire…

Dier

Former Liverpool star hits out at ‘tippy-tappy’ Tottenham

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

Jamie Redknapp says Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat at Manchester United on Saturday proved they don’t have what it takes to win the Premier League. Anthony Martial’s goal gave United the victory…

Pochettino

Newcastle legend urges Everton to appoint British boss

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

Former Newcastle United star Alan Shearer has urged Everton to appoint a British manager to replace Ronald Koeman. David Unsworth has been placed in temporary charge of the club, although…

Unsworth

Forget Unsworth – Everton will look elsewhere for their next manager

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 27 2017

David Unsworth won’t be the next permanent Everton manager. A bold statement? Perhaps. But Unsworth can take little encouragement from his discussions with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri on Thursday. Unsworth…

Unsworth

Is Burnley manager Sean Dyche related to Benjamin Franklin?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 28 2017

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. When Benjamin Franklin wrote that phrase back in the 18th century, it’s fair to assume he…

Tottenham

Former Liverpool star blasts Tottenham – Poch must win trophies

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Jamie Redknapp says Mauricio Pochettino must deliver silverware at Tottenham with the strength of the squad he has available. Redknapp hit out at Spurs after they blew a 2-0 lead…

Pochettino
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool and Newcastle eyeing move for Real Madrid legend

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 25 2017

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas could be set to move to the Premier League. According to Spanish media outlet El Pais, his current club Porto are looking to offload…

Iker Casillas Is A Real Madrid Legend
Everton

Everton legend wants Unsworth as manager, at least until November

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Everton legend Trevor Steven has urged the club to give David Unsworth an extended trial as manager. Unsworth has been appointed as caretaker boss following Ronald Koeman’s sacking, but a…

Unsworth
Transfer News & Rumours

Koeman’s exit dashes Tottenham and Chelsea hopes of signing Everton star

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 24 2017

Ronald Koeman’s sacking by Everton has potentially dashed Chelsea and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Ross Barkley. The midfielder found himself out of favour under Koeman, but caretaker boss David Unsworth…

Barkley

Appointing Unsworth is a gamble Everton can’t afford to take

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 24 2017

The news that a significant number of Everton’s players want David Unsworth to replace Ronald Koeman as manager should set alarm bells ringing in the club’s boardroom. Unsworth has been…

Unsworth
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