Shane MacDermott

Shane MacDermott

Sports Writer

88 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

Lincoln City FC v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One

Football

Exclusive: Lewis Wing Eyes Play-Off Glory to Lift Reading Fans Amid Off-Field Turmoil

Reading's Lewis Wing aims to give fans a reason to smile by leading the team to a playoff run amidst club turmoil. The team has faced financial struggles and player sales, but Wing remains focused on performing on the pitch. As stand-in captain, he leads by example with a love for golf in his downtime.

Shane MacDermott

2025-02-06

Portsmouth v Lincoln City - Sky Bet League One

Football

Exclusive: Portsmouth’s Conor Shaughnessy Never Thought He’d Reach the Championship

Conor Shaughnessy, a key player in Portsmouth's return to the Championship, reflects on his journey from career-threatening injury to success. Determined to help Pompey survive, Shaughnessy's resilience and dedication are evident as he aims to make an impact in the second tier of English football.

Shane MacDermott

2025-02-04

Wrexham AFC v Shrewsbury Town FC - Sky Bet League One

Football

Exclusive: Elliot Lee Silencing Critics Who Claimed He Joined Wrexham for the Money

Elliot Lee has proven his critics wrong after making a surprising move from Championship Luton Town to non-league Wrexham in 2022. With back-to-back promotions, Wrexham is now in the League One promotion mix aiming for a historic hat-trick. Lee believes in the project at Wrexham, reminiscent of his success at Luton, and is determined to continue building on their achievements.

Shane MacDermott

2025-02-04

New Zealand v England - 2nd Test: Day 2

Cricket

Exclusive: Ben Duckett Talks on the Demands of International Cricket as England Enter Ashes Year

Ben Duckett is determined to make the most of his England career under coach Brendon McCullum, aiming to play in all three formats. With a busy year ahead, including the Ashes tour in Australia, Duckett is focused on seizing his opportunities and contributing to England's success.

Shane MacDermott

2025-02-04

Johnstone's Paint Masters 2025 - Day Six

Snooker

Exclusive: Kyren Wilson Pays Emotional Tribute to Old Friend After German Masters Triumph

Kyren Wilson credits former manager Brandon Parker for inspiring his successful career, winning his second German Masters crown. The event was Parker's idea, with the trophy now named in his honor. Wilson pays tribute to Parker's impact on his career and recalls his achievement as the world champion. Wilson's success has raised his game and he is embracing life as a snooker player with inner belief and new confidence.

Shane MacDermott

2025-02-04

MrQ Masters Snooker 2024 - Day One

Snooker

Exclusive: Jack Lisowski Believes 2025 Will Be the Year He Wins His First Ranking Title

Jack Lisowski is determined to win his first ranking title in 2025 after six near misses. The world No.22 is known for his attacking flair on the baize. He's optimistic about his career and enjoys playing aggressively. Lisowski is aiming to beat top players like Judd Trump and Ronnie O'Sullivan to achieve his dream victory.

Shane MacDermott

2025-01-24

Shane MacDermott

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