
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

I went to behind the scenes at exclusive ITV Sport World Cup studio on Brooklyn rooftop - here's how they did it
By Joe Donnohue published
ITV Sport's New York studio location has had everybody talking during the 2026 World Cup

England vs Ghana team news: Predicted World Cup starting XI, injury updates and squad in full
By Mark White, Ed McCambridge, Matthew Ketchell, Steven Chicken, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee last updated
Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup 2026 squad play their second game knowing a win sends them through to the knockout stages

What is the Norway viking celebration?
By Joe Donnohue published
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Manchester City's Erling Haaland led the demonstration after Norway secured qualification for the Round of 32 at the World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 Results So Far: Latest Scores & Today's Fixtures
By Kedar Bayley, Chris Nee, Steven Chicken last updated
Lionel Messi broke the World Cup goalscoring record with two more goals for Argentina, while there were also braces (again) for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

'I’m a lone campaigner for Everton and Celtic being the true and original partnership. I struggle with Liverpool and Celtic's 'You'll Never Walk Alone' love-in' Proud Toffee Andy Burnham reveals home-and-away Evertonian roots
By Richard Purden last updated
Andy Burnham has followed Everton since the early 1970s and witnessed their rise during the 80s and fall in the mid 90s. He’s betting the house on Beto being the new Duncan Ferguson.

How far can the USA go at the 2026 World Cup? Hugely favourable route to semi-finals revealed
By Joe Donnohue published
The United States Men's National Team's (USMNT) success in the World Cup group stage has set up a potentially favourable path to the latter stages of the tournament

BBC report major World Cup ratings success as broadcaster sees 200% increase
By Joe Donnohue published
The opening week of the World Cup has triggered a surge across BBC Sport’s digital platforms

I wore the Bukayo Saka New Balance x Stone Island boots debuted by England star at the World Cup. Here’s what I thought of unique design, functionality and Arsenal input
By Joe Donnohue published
I tried the newly-released New Balance Furon Elite V9 x Stone Island boots that Bukayo Saka wears - here’s my verdict

Former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch in World Cup touchline bust-up
By Joe Donnohue published
Ex-Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch was involved in a pitchside altercation with Qatar's Julen Lopetegui

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Mexico vs South Korea?
By Joe Donnohue published
South Korea and Mexico are looking to maintain their 100 per cent records in Group A this evening

Canada star Ismael Kone suffers horror injury in World Cup match as Qatar reduced to nine men
By Joe Donnohue published
Canadian international midfielder Ismael Kone sustained a horrific injury against Qatar

Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 squad: the dangerous, resilient underdogs capable of making noise in this tournament.
By Michael Yokhin, Mark White, Joe Donnohue, Matthew Ketchell last updated
Few expected Bosnia to qualify, but the team was full of courage. Don’t underestimate them

Uzbekistan vs Colombia prediction as warring styles expected in late-night World Cup affair
By Joe Donnohue published
Colombia take on World Cup debutants Uzbekistan, as Nestor Lorenzo's side embark on another World Cup campaign

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Austria vs Jordan?
By Joe Donnohue published
Jordan kick off their maiden World Cup journey in California while Austria make their first Finals appearance in 28 years

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in sensational one-man display
By Joe Donnohue published
Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria by three goals to nil in Kansas City on Tuesday evening

Austria vs Jordan prediction as gulf in class represents early World Cup banana skin
By Joe Donnohue published
Austria need to get maximum points on the board from their Group J opener tonight, or face having to get something against World Cup holders Argentina

Who is the referee for Austria vs Jordan?
By Joe Donnohue published
It's the World Cup's most hotly anticipated game so far - let's hope the man in the middle is up to the task

World Cup winner reveals identity of France ‘monster’ who could take Les Bleus to third straight final
By Joe Donnohue published
Former France international Blaise Matuidi believes in Les Bleus’ chances at the 2026 World Cup

Roberto 'Pico' Lopes: the Irish Cape Verde international whose bizarre call-up led to World Cup glory
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Roberto 'Pico' Lopes played his part in helping African nation Cape Verde qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup, and then produced a stunning upset vs Spain

Spain squad World Cup 2026: Luis de la Fuente's selection gains a Real Madrid player by stealth
By Andy Murray, Ewan Gennery, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Mark White, Matthew Ketchell, Joe Donnohue, Chris Nee last updated
The Spain World Cup 2026 squad is hoping to repeat the heroics of Euro 2024 and bring the trophy back home for a second time

Netherlands squad World Cup 2026: Ronald Koeman's squad to face Japan
By Arthur Renard, Ewan Gennery, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Joe Donnohue last updated
The Netherlands' World Cup 2026 squad has been finalised by national team boss Ronald Koeman

Welcome to New Scotland, a party 28 years in the making
By Alex Miller published
Nova Scotia might technically translate to ‘New Scotland,’ but as the 2026 World Cup kicks off, it is Boston, Massachusetts that truly earns the title as the Tartan Army arrives in its droves

Newcastle smash transfer record for Spanish winger: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United have taken major strides in the summer transfer window

'Manchester United fans won't care if Marcus Rashford signs for Arsenal' Former Old Trafford stalwart makes huge transfer claim as England star seeks next club
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown has claimed the Old Trafford faithful will feel little animosity if Marcus Rashford seals a summer transfer to Arsenal
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