Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
313 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: Marseille Close in on Ayoub El Kaabi After Agreeing Pre-Contract Terms with Olympiacos Star
Marseille close to signing Ayoub El Kaabi from Olympiacos, as he heads to the African Cup of Nations. The Moroccan striker is a proven goalscorer and could be a hit in one of Europe's top leagues. Marseille believe they have secured their man to replace the 33-year-old's current contract ending next summer.
Shane MacDermott
2025-12-07
Football
Exclusive: Chelsea “Bomb Squad” Star Raheem Sterling Open to Move Abroad After Family Trauma
Raheem Sterling is considering a move abroad after a recent traumatic burglary at his home in Berkshire. The former England star, currently with Chelsea, has been training alone and is open to offers from around the world. The incident has prompted him to consider the safety of his family as he weighs up his future options.
Shane MacDermott
2025-12-05
Football
Exclusive: Crystal Palace Fear Losing Jean-Philippe Mateta for Free as Striker Keeps Options Open for 2026
Crystal Palace is keen for Jean-Philippe Mateta to commit to a new contract, with talks stalling but the club offering a pay rise. The striker wants to keep his options open for a World Cup call-up, attracting interest from top European clubs like AC Milan, Roma, and Napoli. Mateta has been in good form, being one of the top scorers in the Premier League this season. Palace wants to avoid losing him on a free transfer and are eager to secure his future at the club.
Shane MacDermott
2025-12-05
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.