Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
259 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 an experienced sports journalist with over a decade on the front line, covering everything from football to horse racing. A familiar face in the snooker pressroom, his work regularly appears in the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star, alongside SportsBoom.
While snooker is where many readers know him best, cricket is his true sporting passion, though he tends to keep that side of him separate from his professional beat.
A staunch traditionalist, he’s unlikely to share your enthusiasm if you believe The Hundred is the future of Test cricket.
latestArticlesBy Shane MacDermott
Football
Exclusive: Steven Gerrard Emerges as Leading Candidate for Middlesbrough Hotseat
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is a top target for the Middlesbrough job, following his recent stint at Aston Villa. The club is seeking their third manager in five months, with former boss Tony Mowbray ruled out due to health reasons. Former Boro boss Rob Edwards has moved to Wolves.
Shane MacDermott
2025-11-11
Football
Exclusive: Liverpool and Arsenal Set for Transfer Battle Over Bundesliga Speedster Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
Eintracht Frankfurt's Jean-Mattéo Bahoya is attracting interest from Premier League clubs, but the Bundesliga side are holding out for a big fee. Liverpool and Arsenal are keen on the French winger, while PSG are also admirers. Bahoya is focused on a successful season in Europe before considering his future.
Shane MacDermott
2025-11-11
Football
Exclusive: VfB Stuttgart Eye Rennes’ Esteban Lepaul to Boost Bundesliga Attack
VfB Stuttgart eyes Esteban Lepaul for January transfer window to strengthen strike options. Lepaul, with a strong start in Ligue 1, has scored 8 goals and 3 assists in 12 games. Other options include Niclas Fullkrug and Arnaud Kalimuendo. Forest open to discussions on Kalimuendo's future.
Shane MacDermott
2025-11-11
Football
Exclusive: Dunkerque Star Enzo Bardeli Set to Leave on a Free as Ligue 1 and Championship Clubs Circle
Dunkerque's star player Enzo Bardeli is set to leave the club for free, with several Ligue 1 and Championship clubs vying for his signature. The in-demand midfielder is looking for a new challenge after impressive performances, attracting interest from top-tier clubs in France and abroad.
Shane MacDermott
2025-11-11
Shane MacDermott
Shane is also a key member of our dedicated Transfers team, with his ear to the ground and strong links to agents and club insiders, always ready to pick up the latest whispers from behind the scenes.