Articles By Michael Black (1176)

Conte on collision course with Chelsea, history shows it’s a bad move

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 5 2017

The news that Antonio Conte is angry with Chelsea’s board over the club’s lack of striking options doesn’t bode well for his future at Stamford Bridge. Alvaro Morata suffered a…

Antonio Conte Chelsea 1
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham switch attention from Carvalho to Brazilian midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 5 2017

West Ham United are interested in signing Estoril defensive midfielder Matheus Jesus. The Brazil youth international is currently on a half-season loan with Santos from the Portuguese club after signing…

Matheus Jesus

Former Newcastle star fears Everton could go down; Koeman set to quit?

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Former Newcastle striker Mick Quinn believes Everton could be relegated from the Premier League this season. Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley left the Toffees two points above the…

Koeman

Potential Newcastle takeover could see the club fulfil its potential

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

The news that Amanda Staveley has met Newcastle United officials to discuss a potential takeover will be music to the ears of the club’s loyal fans. According to numerous media…

Staveley

Liverpool must act on Southampton star’s ‘come-and-get-me’ plea

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Jurgen Klopp must pull out all the stops to sign Virgil van Dijk after the defender confirmed he would be open to the prospect of leaving Southampton during the January…

van Dijk

Man Utd legend believes Tottenham can resist offers for Harry Kane

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs says there’s no reason for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur, as long as the club is challenging for honours. Kane’s form during 2017 has…

Kane

Former Liverpool star blasts Everton boss over “muddled recruitment”

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp believes Everton’s fans are right to feel aggrieved over the club’s current predicament. The Toffees’ 1-0 defeat at home to Burnley on Sunday left them…

Koeman

Newcastle midfielder backed for unlikely recall to England squad

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 3 2017

Graeme Souness has tipped Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey to earn a recall to the England squad. The 25-year-old has been capped six times by his country, although he hasn’t…

Shelvey

Former England star Stuart Pearce dismisses Tottenham’s title hopes

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 2 2017

Stuart Pearce believes Tottenham will fall short in this season’s title race and says they’d be happy to finish in the top four. The former England star has tipped the…

Davies Kane

Five Things: Tottenham star bashing over the top, Man Utd defender makes England case, Man City in safe hands

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 1 2017

It’s a Manchester lockout at the top of the Premier League as United and City continue to match each other’s results. United ruthlessly dismantled Crystal Palace, while City recorded an…

Alli
Scottish Premier League

Former Rangers legend blasts current players over Caixinha row

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 28 2024

Former Rangers star Davie Provan says Pedro Caixinha was right to criticise players he thinks have created a divide in the club’s dressing room. Caixinha hit out after last week’s…

Caixinha

Chelsea legend thinks Mourinho was right to sell Kevin De Bruyne

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 1 2017

Former Chelsea star Frank Lampard says Jose Mourinho’s decision to allow Kevin De Bruyne to leave Chelsea was the right one. De Bruyne was sold to Wolfsburg in 2014 and…

De Bruyne
Transfer News & Rumours

Injury-prone West Ham striker not the answer to Everton’s scoring woes

Author image Michael Black  •  Oct 1 2017

Everton’s failure to replace star striker Romelu Lukaku has left the team short on striking options, with the Toffees scoring just four goals in six Premier League games this season….

Carroll

Former Man Utd star says Tottenham striker is worth £150 million

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 30 2017

Gary Neville says Harry Kane is worth £150 million, but he believes Tottenham cannot afford to sell their top striker. Kane scored twice in his side’s 4-0 win at Huddersfield…

Kane

Tottenham star won’t join Barcelona, Real Madrid more likely

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 29 2017

Top La Liga pundit Guillem Balague says Barcelona won’t buy Harry Kane, but he believes Real Madrid could make a move for the Tottenham striker. Kane has been in devastating…

Harry Kane 2017
Arrow to top