Articles By Michael Black (1176)

Liverpool legend points finger at Ronald Koeman for Everton problems

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2017

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes Ronald Koeman is to blame for the lack of balance in Everton’s team. Koeman’s side produced a woeful display at home to Tottenham on…

Koeman

Five Things: Tottenham new-boy the real deal, Liverpool revolution a myth, Howe will Eddie handle the pressure?

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 11 2017

There were plenty of talking points across the Premier League over the weekend. Tottenham’s new centre-half Davinson Sanchez enjoyed an excellent debut at Everton, but Liverpool’s supposed revolution under Jurgen…

Sanchez

It’s too soon for Neville to compare Man City star with Man Utd legend

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 10 2017

Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has likened Kevin De Bruyne to David Beckham, but the comparison appears to be a bit premature. The Belgium international was a key figure…

De Bruyne

de Boer under the cosh at Crystal Palace, but who could replace him?

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 10 2017

The pressure is mounting on Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer is mounting after his team suffered another defeat at Burnley on Sunday, but suggesting he should be sacked after…

de Boer
Transfer News & Rumours

Ronaldo discusses future with Zinedine Zidane, Man Utd on alert

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 10 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustration with life at Real Madrid has increased after Saturday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Levante. With Ronaldo out through suspension, Madrid produced an insipid display that was in…

Cristiano Ronaldo Has Scored The Most Goals In A Single Champions League Campaign

Koeman plays down expectations, but Everton fans deserve better

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 9 2017

Ronald Koeman’s claim that it is unrealistic to expect Everton to rival Tottenham Hotspur is a worrying sign for the club’s fans. Spurs romped to a 3-0 victory at Goodison…

Koeman

Former West Ham boss says Bilic shouldn’t row with Sullivan and Gold

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 9 2017

Former West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says current boss Slaven Bilic needs to focus on getting results rather than arguing with co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold. Bilic hit out…

Bilic

Danny Rose in a pickle as Ben Davies shines for Tottenham at Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 9 2017

Ben Davies’ performance for Tottenham against Everton on Saturday is likely to have given Danny Rose a bit of a headache. Rose is currently out injured and Davies has proved…

Ben Davies

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic on collision course with David Sullivan

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 9 2017

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic could be in hot water after dismissing co-owner David Sullivan’s claim that he rejected the chance to sign Renato Sanches and Grzegorz Krychowiak during the…

Bilic
English Championship

Championship pundit praises Christiansen’s impact at Leeds United

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 9 2017

David Prutton believes Thomas Christiansen has proved he was the right man to take over as Leeds United’s new head coach. Christiansen enjoyed success in Cyprus with APOEL, but was viewed…

Christiansen

World Cup winner says Man City striker Jesus can rule the world

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 7 2017

Former Brazil World Cup winner Juliano Belletti has tipped Gabriel Jesus to become one of the best players in the world. Jesus made a stunning start to his City career…

Jesus
Transfer News & Rumours

Lemar will join Arsenal in January, Wenger hoping Sanchez will stay

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 7 2017

Monaco star Thomas Lemar will sign for Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Gunners failed with a £92 million deadline day move for the player, but the Daily Star…

Lemar

Big Sam backs Newcastle owner, says Benitez should stop moaning

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 7 2017

Sam Allardyce believes Rafa Benitez’s criticisms of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley are unfair. Benitez made it clear during the summer he was unhappy with Newcastle’s transfer policy on their…

Allardyce Benitez
Scottish Premier League

Fabio Cardoso happy with the expectation levels at Rangers

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 7 2017

Fabio Cardoso says he is comfortable dealing with the weight of expectation placed on the Rangers squad. The Portuguese defender, who joined the club from Vitoria Setubal this summer, has…

Cardoso
Transfer News & Rumours

Leaked emails appear to prove West Ham bid for Carvalho

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 6 2017

A pair of leaked emails appear to prove West Ham submitted a bid to sign William Carvalho from Sporting Lisbon. The row between the two clubs had escalated earlier today…

Gold Sullivan
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