Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
25 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
Snooker Legend John Higgins: No Room for Selective Play in My Battle to Stay in the Top 16
Snooker legend John Higgins, determined to stay in the top 16, says he can't afford to be selective about tournaments. Unlike Ronnie O'Sullivan and Mark Selby, Higgins is focused on competing in all events to secure his ranking and avoid World Championship qualifiers
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-18
Football
Ex-Villa Star Who Defied Career-Ending Injury to Revive His Career with Peterborough United
Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer overcame a career-threatening Achilles injury and a 22-month hiatus to revive his playing career at Peterborough United. After fearing he'd never play again, Steer is back on the pitch with a renewed sense of purpose.
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-16
Snooker
Exclusive: John Higgins and Mark Allen Back Zhao Xintong’s Return to Snooker After Serving Suspension
Zhao Xintong is set to return to snooker after serving a suspension for match-fixing. Legends John Higgins and Mark Allen share their thoughts on his comeback and bright future in the sport.
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-11
Snooker
Ronnie O’Sullivan Accepts His Time at Snooker’s Top Table is Coming to an End
Ronnie O’Sullivan acknowledges his decline in snooker performance, admitting his time at the top is nearing its end. The seven-time world champion reflects on aging, his struggles, and the pursuit of perfection despite dwindling form.
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-09
Football
Charlie Kelman Urges Leyton Orient to Treat Poor Start as a “Wake Up Call”
Leyton Orient's Charlie Kelman calls on his teammates to view their tough start to the season as a "wake-up call" after four straight defeats.
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-03
Snooker
Ronnie O'Sullivan on Snooker's Golden Trio: 'The Class of '92 Will Never Be Replicated
Ronnie O’Sullivan reflects on the unparalleled careers of the Class of ’92—himself, John Higgins, and Mark Williams. As they approach their 50s, the legendary trio continues to dominate snooker, a feat O'Sullivan believes will be unmatched in future generations.
Shane MacDermott
2024-09-02
Shane MacDermott
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