Articles By Michael Black (1176)
Scottish Premier League

Rangers legend hits out at Caixinha, another defeat could lead to the sack

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 29 2017

Barry Ferguson believes Pedro Caixinha’s criticism of members of his Rangers squad is a dangerous move to make. The Rangers boss hit out at some of his home-based players after…

Pedro-Caixinha
English Championship

Sunderland boss pleads for time, but is the club in freefall?

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 28 2017

Sunderland manager Simon Grayson has called for patience despite the club’s awful start to the Championship season. Tuesday’s 5-2 thrashing at Ipswich Town left Grayson’s side 23rd in the table,…

Grayson

Man Utd legend blasts Chelsea star for “cheating” his teammates

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 28 2017

Roy Keane has blasted Chelsea’s David Luiz after the defender handed Atletico Madrid a first-half lead in the Champions League on Wednesday. Luiz gave away a penalty which Antoine Griezmann…

Luiz

Tottenham hopes of signing German striker boosted after coach’s criticism

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2017

Tottenham’s hopes of signing Timo Werner have been boosted after RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuttl questioned the player’s attitude during his side’s Champions League defeat to Besiktas on Tuesday. The…

Werner
Editorial

Tottenham boss believes his team can topple Real Madrid

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2017

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham’s two Champions League group-stage victories has given them the platform to enjoy success in their double-header against Real Madrid. Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in a…

pochettino

Former Man Utd star says old club should sign ex-Liverpool striker

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 27 2017

Gary Neville believes Manchester United should try to sign former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez or Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann. Suarez spent three and a half years at Anfield where…

Suarez

Tributes pour in for former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 26 2017

Former Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has died. Shepherd, 76, “sadly passed away peacefully at his home last night”, his family have announced in a statement. A pivotal figure in…

Shepherd

Tottenham star Harry Kane chasing the big two, but can he catch them?

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 26 2017

Harry Kane’s desire to be the best player in the world has pushed him on to even greater heights during 2017, but can he realistically expect to challenge the dominance…

Harry Kane 2017

Former Liverpool star dismisses club’s title hopes, defence too leaky

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 25 2017

Jamie Carragher says his former club have no chance of winning the title until manager Jurgen Klopp resolves their defensive issues. Klopp’s claim that he was a “really good defensive…

Liverpool

Five Things: Tottenham star superb, Liverpool skipper should zip it, Chelsea duo growing in stature

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 24 2017

It was a good weekend for the Premier League’s big guns, with Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and the two Manchester clubs all recording victories. Harry Kane maintained his impressive form with…

Kane

Tottenham legend believes Harry Kane could leave the club

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 23 2017

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Teddy Sheringham believes Harry Kane could be tempted by a move away from the club. Kane scored twice as Spurs won 3-2 at West Ham on…

Kane

Former Man United star proved right as Arsenal forward misfires again

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 21 2017

Gary Neville’s criticism of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez proved to be on the money as Arsenal limped past Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Neville said Sanchez had…

Wenger Sanchez
Scottish Premier League

Rangers legend urges his old team to stand up to Celtic

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 21 2017

Graeme Souness believes a Rangers victory over Celtic this weekend would be good news for the Scottish Premiership. The Gers take on Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of…

Rangers

Former England star writes off Chelsea and Tottenham’s title hopes

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 20 2017

Former Everton and England winger Trevor Steven believes this season’s Premier League title will be fought out by the two Manchester clubs. City and United are locked together at the…

Man United Man City

Man Utd legend questions Man City, calls them “the new Arsenal”

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 19 2017

Former Man Utd defender Man City defender Gary Neville has questioned Man City’s title credentials and has likened their current team to previous Arsenal sides. The two Manchester giants are…

Man City
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