
Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
90 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

Football
Exclusive: Former Coventry Midfielder Admits Frank Lampard Has Made Him Eat Humble Pie
Former Coventry City midfielder Garry Thompson initially criticized the appointment of Frank Lampard but has since admitted he was wrong as Lampard has turned the club's fortunes around. Thompson also praises Lampard, Wayne Rooney, and Steven Gerrard for transitioning into management with respect.
Shane MacDermott
2025-02-10

Football
Exclusive: Villa Signing Rashford Is a Gamble Worth Taking Says Ex-Midfielder
Former Aston Villa midfielder Garry Thompson believes Marcus Rashford's loan move to Villa Park is a fresh start the forward needs to reignite his career. Despite being out of favour at Man United, the move offers Rashford a chance to prove himself and attract potential suitors. Thompson believes Rashford's quality and the competition he brings will benefit Villa, making the loan deal a worthwhile gamble.
Shane MacDermott
2025-02-10

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

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

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

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
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