Shane MacDermott
Sports Writer
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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 seasoned sports journalist and one of the most recognisable voices in the snooker pressroom. From Ronnie O’Sullivan to Zhao Xintong, he has sat down with the sport’s biggest names and broken hundreds of front-page national stories.
Alongside his work for SportsBoom, Shane regularly freelances for national outlets including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, and Daily Star.
While cricket is Shane’s true passion, particularly Test cricket, he keeps it largely separate from his professional work. But don’t expect him to be sold on The Hundred as the future of the game.
latestArticlesBy Shane MacDermott
Football
Exclusive: Bromley Giant-Killer Andy Woodman Hoping for Liverpool Cup Draw to Face Son Freddie
Andy Woodman, manager of Carabao Cup underdogs Bromley, is focused on prolonging their cup run and setting up a clash with Liverpool, where his son Freddie plays. The 54-year-old is determined to beat Wycombe Wanderers first, showcasing his team's hard work ethic.
Shane MacDermott
2025-08-26
Shane MacDermott
Shane is a key member of our football transfer and rumours team, known for his strong connections to agents and club insiders, and his knack for uncovering the latest whispers and behind-the-scenes stories.