
Joe Donnohue
Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
Latest articles by Joe Donnohue

Manchester City have already found their Rodri replacement as £60m transfer beckons
By Joe Donnohue Published
Manchester City are already planning for a future without Rodri

Bruno Guimaraes has wanted Arsenal move since January as Newcastle United exit strategy revealed
By Joe Donnohue Published
Bruno Guimaraes has wanted Arsenal move since January, FourFourTwo can reveal

Why are Preston and Huddersfield playing at Goodison Park?
By Joe Donnohue Published
Everton's former home plays host to a Carabao Cup fixture this weekend...between Huddersfield Town and Preston North End

There is one very obvious reason Newcastle won't be selling Nick Woltemade that everybody has overlooked
By Joe Donnohue Published
Newcastle United will not offload Nick Woltemade this summer - and there's a very obvious reason why that everybody has overlooked

Real Madrid transfer HIJACKED as Manchester City breathe sigh of relief: report
By Joe Donnohue Published
Rodri looked set to join Real Madrid this summer, but there's been a twist in the tale

How Vinicius Jr. is USING Arsenal to his advantage in Real Madrid transfer negotiations
By Joe Donnohue Published
Vinicius Jr. is the at the centre of a tug-of-war between Arsenal and Real Madrid - but does the Brazilian really have any intention of leaving Spain?

'Bizarre' Arsenal transfer negotiation tactic revealed in Bruno Guimaraes Newcastle exit: report
By Joe Donnohue Published
Newcastle United skipper Bruno Guimaraes is bound for the Premier League champions

Who is Caleb Yirenkyi? Coventry City sign World Cup star with underdog potential
By Joe Donnohue Published
Coventry City’s return to the Premier League after 25 years away has brought plenty of intrigue, but their latest piece of business might prove to be one of the smartest of the summer transfer window

Leeds United beaten to homegrown transfer target: report
By Joe Donnohue Published
Leeds United look set to suffer their first setback of the summer transfer window

Manchester United offload unwanted star as another nears exit: report
By Joe Donnohue Published
Two Manchester United players are finally set to be offloaded this summer

TNT Sports launches new 700-match campaign ahead of 2026/27 football season
By Joe Donnohue Published
TNT Sports has unveiled its flagship marketing campaign ahead of the 2026/27 football season

I expect Newcastle United will sign at least one of these players due to Matthias Jaissle effect
By Joe Donnohue Published
The impending arrival of Matthias Jaissle at St James' Park marks a new chapter for Newcastle United - here's who they might sign under their soon-to-be-named new gaffer

Leeds United survived the drop last season, and now work is being done to cement the Whites as a Premier League outfit: Leeds 2026-27 season preview
By Joe Donnohue, Joe Mewis Published
If this club believes the English top flight is their level, now is the time to prove it

Palermo FC make ambitious UEFA Euro 2032 bid in conjunction with stadium redevelopment
By Joe Donnohue Published
Palermo FC have officially submitted its bid to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to be named as one of Italy’s host venues for UEFA Euro 2032

Bespoke, not boutique: How New Balance is breaking sportswear's oligopoly
By Joe Donnohue Published
New Balance is challenging the established sportswear manufacturing order with a unique combination of human touch, attention to detail, and a best-in-class attitude

This is the real reason Eddie Howe has left Newcastle, not embarrassing pre-season friendly defeat
By Joe Donnohue Last updated
Newcastle United fans knew this day was coming. But it should have been two months ago

Everton suffer major blow ahead of new season as transfer reality revealed
By Joe Donnohue Published
Everton’s preparations for the upcoming Premier League campaign have been dealt a significant setback

Newcastle United might have already replaced Arsenal-bound Bruno Guimaraes
By Joe Donnohue Published
Newcastle United are preparing for the likely departure of club captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, but the Magpies may have already sorted his replacement

Why Chelsea star's Stamford Bridge exit must happen this summer
By Joe Donnohue Published
Leaving Chelsea this summer will be the making of Liam Delap's club and international career

Chelsea already 'open to sale' of new signing with history of fan conflict
By Joe Donnohue Published
Chelsea are already open to the swift departure of one of their new summer signings, according to Fabrizio Romano

Why £19m Arsenal transfer has made Chelsea look naive at the negotiating table once again with clever deal
By Joe Donnohue Published
Arsenal and Chelsea have approached the summer transfer window with contrasting philosophies

Chelsea in 'advanced' transfer talks for veteran England international forward
By Joe Donnohue Published
Chelsea are close to signing former England international striker Danny Welbeck

Leeds United receive major boost in Julian Brandt transfer pursuit: report
By Joe Donnohue Published
Leeds United could now run unopposed for the free transfer signing of Julian Brandt
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