Articles By Michael Black (1176)

Former West Ham star believes Slaven Bilic is on borrowed time

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 6 2017

Former West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon believes manager Slaven Bilic could be one defeat away from being sacked by the club. The Hammers are bottom of the Premier League table…

Bilic
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool linked with Barcelona star

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2017

Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha. The 24-year-old looked set for a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, but a…

Rafinha

Tottenham and Liverpool duo “don’t offer top level technical quality”

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2017

Former Everton and England star Trevor Steven believes Jordan Henderson and Eric Dier lack the skills needed to flourish at international level. England produced two disappointing performances in their World…

Henderson Dier

Hazard wants Costa back at Chelsea, but return to Atletico will happen

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2017

Eden Hazard wants Diego Costa to end his self-imposed exile and return to Chelsea, but it’s simply not going to happen. Costa has been absent from the Blues since failing…

Hazard
Transfer News & Rumours

Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Man City – a dream or a possibility?

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 5 2017

Spanish football expert Terry Gibson believes Manchester City could sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi on a free transfer next summer. In July, Messi agreed terms on a new contract that…

Messi

Tottenham star calls for better support for younger players

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 3 2017

Eric Dier believes footballers should receive more support to deal with the riches on offer in the modern game. With the Premier League awash with cash from its mega-money broadcast…

Dier
Transfer News & Rumours

Bilic happy with West Ham signings, says no to Sanches and Krychowiak

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 2 2017

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic rejected the chance to sign both Renato Sanches and Grzegorz Krychowiak this summer. Sanches joined Swansea on a one-year deal after being allowed to leave…

Bilic
Scottish Premier League

Odsonne Edouard eager to learn from Brendan Rodgers at Celtic

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 1 2017

Brendan Rodgers’ ability to develop young talent was a key factor behind Odsonne Edouard’s transfer deadline-day move from Paris Saint-Germain. The 19-year-old striker joined Celtic on Thursday on a season-long…

Edouard
Transfer News & Rumours

Drinkwater relieved as saga between Leicester and Chelsea finally ends

Author image Michael Black  •  Sep 1 2017

Danny Drinkwater finally sealed his dream move to Chelsea at the end of a hectic transfer deadline day. A fee of around £35 million was agreed with Leicester, with the…

Drinkwater

Tottenham LGBT+ group urge Serge Aurier to embrace diversity

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 31 2017

Tottenham’s LGBT+ community have urged new signing Serge Aurier to embrace diversity after joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ivory Coast international had a turbulent past in Paris that…

Lilywhites
Transfer News & Rumours

Vlasic targets Champions League qualification with Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 31 2017

Nikola Vlasic says he is honoured to have the opportunity to play for Everton in the Premier League. The 19-year-old played against the Toffees in their recent Europa League qualifying…

Vlasic
Transfer News & Rumours

New Tottenham full-back wants a fresh start, but club could regret move

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 31 2017

Serge Aurier believes his £23 million move to Tottenham Hotspur from Paris Saint-Germain will give him the chance to make a fresh start in his career. The 24-year-old has signed…

Aurier
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham striker backs Levy, Gomes and Llorente linked with moves

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 30 2017

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has backed chairman Daniel Levy to produce some transfer deadline day magic. Spurs have been linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, although West…

Levy
Transfer News & Rumours

Foyth believes Tottenham is the perfect club to develop his talent

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 30 2017

Juan Foyth believes Tottenham is the perfect club for him to develop over the next few seasons. The Argentine centre-back has joined Spurs from Estudiantes on a five-year deal for…

Foyth
Transfer News & Rumours

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea target still hoping he will be sold

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 30 2017

Virgil van Dijk is still hopeful of securing a move away from Southampton before the transfer window closes. The 26-year-old demanded to leave St Mary’s back in July, with Liverpool,…

van Dijk
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