
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

Ex-Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez takes major risk with icy ownership gesture after Saudi squad snub
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Liverpool frontman Darwin Nunez appeared to respond on the field to a decision to cut him from Al-Hilal's Saudi Pro League squad

Newcastle United axe defender from squad ahead of Champions League game
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United have made an amendment to their Champions League squad ahead of the knockout rounds

'We will never forget that lad, his position in the changing room will always be there. Before a game we'll put a programme on his seat. He's our 12th man in every game' Macclesfield owner on tragic passing of Ethan McLeod and inspired FA Cup run
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Macclesfield FC welcome Premier League side Brentford in the FA Cup Fourth Round this evening, spurred on by the tragic circumstances which impacted their preparations for Crystal Palace in the previous round

'I was drinking an awful lot. One crazy night my pal said, "Have you seen there's a football club on Rightmove?"' Inside story behind Macclesfield FC owner's incredible FA Cup run and the two games funding the club for a year
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Macclesfield FC were founded in 2020, the phoenix club of former side Macclesfield Town, who had been wound up a month earlier due to financial issues

Liverpool duo go in search of Tottenham Hotspur record already belonging to much-loved pair
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool duo Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz are hitting it off on Merseyside, despite what you might have heard

Raheem Sterling signs for club overseas after Chelsea release
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has signed for a new club following his Stamford Bridge release

Ange Postecoglou offers savage response to Thomas Frank's Tottenham Hotspur sack
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is not one to mince words and he's been particularly critical of his former employer

Spurs suffer new suspected long-term injury
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur winger Wilson Odobert was substituted during the team's 2-1 defeat by Newcastle United on Tuesday night

Joe Willock's hilarious response to disallowed Newcastle United goal
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United secured a rare away victory on Tuesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur will move for free agent manager after Thomas Frank dismissal
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur's next manager plan has been revealed after Thomas Frank was sacked on Wednesday morning

'Manchester United flawless under Carrick' Ex-Old Trafford man hails caretaker impact
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Former England midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes the secret to Manchester United's upturn in form is Michael Carrick keeping things simple

Ex-Aston Villa and England man wants Morgan Rogers to start ahead of Chelsea star at 2026 World Cup
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Villan Emile Heskey has thrown his support behind Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers

Leicester City hit with major points deduction after £200m loss and financial rule breach: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Championship club Leicester City have been deducted six points after they were found to have breached Profitability and Sustainability rules (PSR)

Jesse Lingard approached for Manchester United reunion after manager's personal anguish: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is on the move again after a spell in the Far East

New behind the scenes activity at Tottenham Hotspur reveals Thomas Frank sack likelihood
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur's key decision-makers have signed off on a new appointment which could indicate how long they envisage Thomas Frank remaining in a job

Lionel Messi in talks with former club as Argentina legend puts MLS stint on pause: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Football icon Lionel Messi is reportedly entertaining the prospect of returning to one of his former teams for one last hurrah

Tottenham Hotspur pay price for poor form as key player ready to walk: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur are on the cusp of losing one of their star players, according to reports in the defender's homeland

Former Manchester United academy star back at square one after new club agrees contract termination
By Joe Donnohue published
A former Manchester United youth team standout is a free agent once again

West Ham United have already made significant Nuno Espirito Santo sack decision: report
By Joe Donnohue published
West Ham United are vying to remain in the Premier League this season but face an uphill task

Best soccer cleats for speed: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best soccer cleats for speed will ensure quick players can burn past their opponents

Best football boots for speed: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Mizuno
By Andrew Lockhart last updated
Buying guide The best football boots for speed will ensure quick players can burn past their opponents

Every signing made by Premier League clubs in January transfer window 2026
By Joe Donnohue last updated
FourFourTwo compiles a list of every transfer in and out completed by each Premier League club during the winter window

'I need to choose my words carefully' Eddie Howe makes risky Newcastle United transfer admission
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is disappointed at the club's inability to make any first-team signings during the January transfer window
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