Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
242 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: Inter Move Quickly to Secure Manuel Akanji Permanently
Inter Milan will reportedly make Manuel Akanji's loan move permanent for £13 million, regardless of winning Serie A. The Swiss international chose Inter over other options for Champions League football. Akanji was surplus to requirements at Manchester City and joined Inter on deadline day, seen as an upgrade by Cristian Chivu. A key player for City's successful campaign last season, Akanji signed a five-year deal in 2022 and was part of a treble-winning side.
Shane MacDermott
2025-10-29
Football
Exclusive: Joao Felix Set for Emotional Return to Benfica as Mourinho Eyes Star Signing
Former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea attacker Joao Felix could make an emotional return to Benfica, as Jose Mourinho eyes him to lead the Portuguese club's European ambitions. Despite mixed form, the 25-year-old's talent and desire to return to his debut club make him an attractive prospect.
Shane MacDermott
2025-10-29
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.