Articles By Michael Black (1176)
Scottish Premier League

Rangers legend defends former Celtic boss over celebrations

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Barry Ferguson has defended Hibernian manager Neil Lennon over his ongoing row with Rangers’ boss Pedro Caixinha. Lennon blasted Caixinha over accusations that he was disrespectful during last Saturday’s explosive…

Lennon
Transfer News & Rumours

Rangers boss keen to add to squad, Hearts winger still on radar

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha is eager to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes. Caixinha has had a busy summer, bringing in the likes of Carlos Pena, Graham Dorrans…

Jamie Walker
Transfer News & Rumours

Gabi says Atletico want Chelsea striker, but situation is “complicated”

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Atletico Madrid captain Gabi says the club want to bring Diego Costa back from Chelsea, but he admits the situation is complicated. Costa has released a statement saying he will…

Diego Costa Is One Of The Most Successful Scorers In Chelsea History
Transfer News & Rumours

Roma end Mahrez chase, Leicester still resisting Drinkwater move

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

AS Roma have ended their pursuit of Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. The Serie A side made three separate bids for the 26-year-old, but failed to meet the Foxes’ £50…

Mahrez
Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham still interested in signing Everton star Ross Barkley

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 18 2017

Tottenham Hotspur are still interested in signing Ross Barkley before the transfer window closes, despite the fact he is out injured for three months. Barkley has been ruled out after…

Barkley

Everton equal long-standing record with victory over Hajduk

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Everton’s 2-0 victory over Hajduk Split in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round tie equalled a 39-year-old club record. Two victories over Ruzomberok in the previous round,…

Everton
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham exit for Snodgrass, Leeds United return possible

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Robert Snodgrass has been told he can leave West Ham, either on loan or on a permanent basis. The 29-year-old joined the Hammers from Hull City last January for £10.2…

Snodgrass
Transfer News & Rumours

Aston Villa in talks to sign Southampton striker on loan

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hopes to boost his goalscoring options with the loan signing of Southampton striker Sam Gallagher. Villa have picked up just a single point from their…

Gallagher
Transfer News & Rumours

West Brom close in on deal for Tottenham defender

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

West Bromwich Albion are hoping to secure a £15 million move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Wimmer. The 24-year-old has found his opportunities limited at Spurs and according to the…

Wimmer
Transfer News & Rumours

Shay Given says Liverpool will have a plan to replace Coutinho

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 17 2017

Shay Given believes Liverpool will already be planning for Philippe Coutinho’s departure from the club. Coutinho has told Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp he won’t play for the club again, even…

Coutinho Klopp
Tottenham

Vertonghen: Tottenham vs Chelsea is the top Premier League game

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Jan Vertonghen believes Tottenham Hotspur versus Chelsea is the top Premier league fixture. The two teams head into Sunday’s clash at Wembley, where Spurs will play all their home games…

Vertonghen
West Ham

West Ham striker unlikely to face former club Newcastle

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

West Ham striker Andy Carroll has returned to training, but he is unlikely to be ready to face former club Newcastle United in two weeks time. The 28-year-old has been…

Carroll
Transfer News & Rumours

Pat Nevin says Jonny Evans would be a good signing for Manchester City

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Former Everton winger Pat Nevin believes Jonny Evans would be a good addition to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City squad. City have had an £18 million bid for the centre-half rejected…

Evans
Transfer News & Rumours

Swansea sale of Sigurdsson to Everton questioned by pundits

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 16 2017

Two former Premier League stars have questioned Swansea City’s decision to sell Gylfi Sigurdsson to Everton. The Toffees have agreed a deal in excess of £45 million to take the…

Gylfi Sigurdsson
Transfer News & Rumours

Former Manchester United defender says Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico

Author image Michael Black  •  Aug 15 2017

Terry Gibson believes it is inevitable that Chelsea striker Diego Costa will rejoin Atletico Madrid. Costa is currently back home in Brazil and has threatened to stay there rather than…

Chelsea's Diego Costa scores versus Middlesbrough
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