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Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
14 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
Snooker
New World No.1 Mark Allen Ready to Challenge O'Sullivan's Reign at Shanghai Masters
Mark Allen is poised for a strong start at the Shanghai Masters, his first tournament as the world No.1. Determined to win his first title in Shanghai, Allen is prepared to challenge Ronnie O’Sullivan’s dominance and capture the prestigious £210,000 top prize.
Shane MacDermott
2024-07-15
![Reading youngster Jake Cooper pens new dea](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.sportsboom.com%2Fjake_copper_c6a460edf6.jpg&w=828&q=75)
Football
Exclusive: Jake Cooper Urges New Ownership to Revitalise Troubled Reading FC
Jake Cooper urges new ownership to save Reading FC from financial trouble and restore the club's former glory. Amid protests and relegation, Cooper shares his personal connection to the Royals and calls for stricter ownership regulations to protect football clubs and their fans.
Shane MacDermott
2024-06-06
![Ruben Rodrigues: Oxford United sign Notts County forward on free](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.sportsboom.com%2F130075786_ruben_pa_6b96732b81.jpg&w=828&q=75)
Football
RUBEN Rodrigues is desperate to channel his inner Cristiano Ronaldo and fire Oxford United into the Championship
Ruben Rodrigues, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, aims to lead Oxford United to Championship promotion. In an interview with SportsBoom, the Portuguese midfielder discusses his admiration for Ronaldo, his football journey, and the passion for the game in Portugal
Shane MacDermott
2024-05-17
![.: Snooker player Mark Allen aiming a shot at the World Snooker Championship](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.sportsboom.com%2FMG_4941_332493bfe1.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Snooker
Exclusive: “I know I’m capable of more,” Mark Allen reflects on defeat at the Crucible
Allen reflects on his performance and the dramatic exit at the event following a loss to Higgins.
Shane MacDermott
2024-04-30
Snooker
2024 World Snooker Championship: Jackson Page Finds Renewed Confidence with Mark Williams' Mentorship Ahead of Crucible Clash
Welsh qualifier, once plagued by self-doubt, credits mentor Mark Williams for resurgence as he faces snooker legend in World Championship showdown.
Shane MacDermott
2024-04-24
![Conventry’s football players Ellis Simms](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.sportsboom.com%2FGetty_Images_2088871805_35fccd0c70.jpeg&w=828&q=75)
Football
Exclusive: Ellis Simms “looking forward” to FA Cup clash against United, eyes a goal at Wembley
With the FA Cup semi-final around the corner, the Coventry striker would like nothing more but to score a goal and advance to the final.
Shane MacDermott
2024-04-19
Shane MacDermott
You may not be his cup of tea if you believe The Hundred is the future of cricket.