Shane MacDermott

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

John Higgins about to take a shot

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

Goalkeeper Jed Steer (21 Peterborough United) is warming up during the Sky Bet League

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

Zhao Xintong of China reacts against Rory McLeod

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

Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts in the Quarterfinal

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

Charlie Kelman of Leyton Orient stands at the end of the game

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

Ronnie O'Sullivan on Snooker's Golden Trio: 'The Class of '92 Will Never Be Replicated

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

You may not be his cup of tea if you believe The Hundred is the future of cricket.