Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
122 Articles
Favourite football team
Brentford
Favourite football ground
Griffin Park
Favourite sporting memory
2005 Ashes
Favourite sports movie
The Last Dance
Controversial opinion
Anything milder than a Medium at Nando's is pointless
Funniest sporting moment
Mark Williams doing his press conference naked after winning the 2018 World Championship
Shane is a respected journalist who has covered a range of sports for a number of years.
Latest Articles by Shane MacDermott
Golf
Exclusive: Masters Win Will Open the Floodgates for Rory McIlroy, says Former Ryder Cup Captain
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy is now "freed up" after his Masters victory, could win another Major this season. With the Open at Royal Portrush and US PGA at Quail Hollow, he has home support and familiarity with both courses. McGinley credits sports psychologist Bob Rotella for McIlroy's mental turnaround during the Masters.
Shane MacDermott
2025-04-27
Snooker
Exclusive: Mark Allen Goes Cold in Quest to Heat Up at the Crucible
Former UK and Masters champion Mark Allen is preparing for his bid to win the World Championship with ice baths and intense training. Despite a challenging season, he is focused on achieving his goal and drawing inspiration from past champions and his own dedication.
Shane MacDermott
2025-04-23
Snooker
Exclusive: Neil Robertson Reveals Masterplan to Crack the Crucible
Neil Robertson is taking a different approach in his quest for another world championship. After missing out last year, he has teamed up with a sports psychologist, is staying away from the Crucible circus, and focusing on being aggressive in his game. He is determined to learn from past regrets and go all out this time around.
Shane MacDermott
2025-04-17
Shane MacDermott
You may not be his cup of tea if you believe The Hundred is the future of cricket.