
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

Sunderland sign 15-goal winger for cut-price fee on transfer deadline day: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Sunderland will sign Ecuadorean international winger Nilson Angulo on a permanent transfer from RSC Anderlecht in Belgium

Newcastle United issue official response to Sandro Tonali Arsenal transfer
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Newcastle United have slammed reports suggesting Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali could join Arsenal before the transfer deadline

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke's son seals top flight transfer: report
By Joe Donnohue published
The son of Leeds United boss Daniel Farke is expected to sign for a top flight club on transfer deadline day

Chelsea given choice between Thursday night fixture or neutral venue in next round of Champions League: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea may have something of a logistical quandary on their hands in this season's Champions League knockouts

Why Leeds United fans were moved by this Manchester City celebration in the Champions League last night
By Joe Donnohue published
Leeds United supporters believe they spotted a touching gesture by Manchester City's Erling Haaland

Goalkeepers who scored goals
By Ben Hayward last updated
From the sublime to the ridiculous, here are a bunch of goalkeepers who have scored goals in professional football

Why Newcastle United are owed £37m less than Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in Champions League this season
By Joe Donnohue published
Participation in the UEFA Champions League is seen as one of football's most exclusive - and lucrative - clubs

Chelsea face huge £22m transfer bill to resolve major squad issue: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea could have to fork out over £20 million owed to one of their players this month

'This is not going to be a popular opinion' Liverpool boss Arne Slot makes huge Premier League title admission
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has risked provoking Reds fans to anger with his latest statement on last term's historic title win

James Ward-Prowse finally seals West Ham United exit as transfer details revealed: report
By Joe Donnohue last updated
West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been given the green light to leave the London Stadium this month

'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 published
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.

Nottingham Forest make audacious transfer offer with potentially major repercussions: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Nottingham Forest risk upsetting the Crystal Palace fanbase once again with their latest transfer ploy

Ex-Chelsea striker now worth £100m wants to buy this League Two club: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Brazil and Chelsea forward Alexandre Pato is reportedly in talks to buy League Two outfit Colchester United

Tottenham Hotspur in 'advanced talks' to sign Liverpool veteran: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen to add an experienced Liverpool defender to Thomas Frank's ranks this month

Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund locked in transfer battle as €20m bid lodged for teenager: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Premier League giants Arsenal were widely reported to be scouting a wanted 17-year-old during this week's Europa League action

Burnley target £20m defender open to Turf Moor switch with off-field transfer motive
By Joe Donnohue published
Premier League strugglers Burnley are interested in re-signing England U21 and Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Is Bruno Guimaraes injured this weekend? Newcastle United update after Toon skipper forced off
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes was forced off before half-time during the Magpies’ 3-0 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven

Jude Bellingham issues explicit response to Real Madrid fake news as England star's anger shows
By Joe Donnohue published
Jude Bellingham has denied reports suggesting he played a part in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid demise

‘I never thought he’d have the career he did. He was 21 but played with so much experience he looked like a player in his 30s… he rarely had a bad game’ Liverpool goalkeeper reveals ‘special’ teammate tipped for Anfield return
By Joe Donnohue published
Sander Westerveld played for Liverpool between 1999 and 2001 but it was at his next club that one young player in particular left a considerable impression

New Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's 'transformative' coaching gives Old Trafford reason to be hopeful
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United are expected to announce Michael Carrick's arrival as new Old Trafford boss imminently

'A few people contacted me' Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp responds to Real Madrid manager talk
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Liverpool manager and Premier League title winner Jurgen Klopp has sent a strong message to the Real Madrid hierarchy

Tottenham Hotspur have major problem with Conor Gallagher signing as glaring issue remains unaddressed
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur look to have beaten Aston Villa to the signing of England international Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid

Newcastle United face new PSR challenge as Eddie Howe reveals harsh January transfer reality
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United fans are hopeful of reinforcements in the January transfer window but Eddie Howe has warned they are far from guaranteed
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