Shane MacDermott

Shane MacDermott

Sports Writer

21 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

Charlie Kelman of Leyton Orient stands at the end of the game

Football

Charlie Kelman Urges Leyton Orient to Treat Poor Start as a “Wake Up Call”

Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman calls on his teammates to view their tough start to the season as a "wake-up call" after four straight defeats.

Shane MacDermott

2024-09-03

Ronnie O'Sullivan on Snooker's Golden Trio: 'The Class of '92 Will Never Be Replicated

Snooker

Ronnie O'Sullivan on Snooker's Golden Trio: 'The Class of '92 Will Never Be Replicated

Ronnie O’Sullivan reflects on the unparalleled careers of the Class of ’92—himself, John Higgins, and Mark Williams. As they approach their 50s, the legendary trio continues to dominate snooker, a feat O'Sullivan believes will be unmatched in future generations.

Shane MacDermott

2024-09-02

Ollie Palmer of Wrexham during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Wrexham

Football

WREXHAM star Ollie Palmer has stressed the club are not getting carried away despite their “great start” to life back in League One

Wrexham's Ollie Palmer emphasizes the importance of staying grounded despite their strong start in League One. With wins against Wycombe and Reading, the team remains focused on the challenges ahead.

Shane MacDermott

2024-08-26

JJ McKiernan

Football

Exclusive: JJ McKiernan loving life at Lincoln

J McKiernan enjoys his move to Lincoln, embracing the team's style and aiming for promotion. The 22-year-old midfielder is focused on playing his best football.

Shane MacDermott

2024-08-23

Judd Trump of England reacts in the third round

Snooker

Exclusive: Judd Trump wants rival Ronnie O’Sullivan to stick around for as long as possible.

Judd Trump hopes Ronnie O'Sullivan remains in snooker for as long as possible, believing their rivalry keeps the sport exciting. O'Sullivan, aiming for an eighth world title, hinted at retirement but still fuels his competitive fire

Shane MacDermott

2024-08-22

Image for Jed Steer from Getty

Football

Jed Steer Ready for New Chapter at Peterborough: 'Our Goal is the Championship'

Jed Steer embarks on a new journey with Peterborough United, aiming for Championship promotion. After years of loans, he's committed to making a lasting impact.

Shane MacDermott

2024-08-09

Shane MacDermott

You may not be his cup of tea if you believe The Hundred is the future of cricket.