
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-Newcastle United star turns down World Cup call-up as nationality confusion revealed
By Joe Donnohue published
A former Newcastle United attacker has confirmed he will not be appearing at next summer's FIFA World Cup, despite reports to the contrary

I visited Barcelona's breathtaking Spotify Camp Nou reopening as new era in Catalonia finally underway
By Joe Donnohue published
Barcelona celebrated the reopening of their iconic Spotify Camp Nou stadium last weekend with victory over Athletic Club in LaLiga

Manchester United teenager needed mentality check after Arsenal transfer: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Ruben Amorim has namechecked one player in particular for his 'rushed' introduction to the first team

Glorious failure no more: How Scotland ended 27-year FIFA World Cup exile in ridiculous fashion
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Scotland booked their place at next summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark at Hampden Park

'Jermaine Jenas was in my ear telling me I wasn't good enough' Ex-Love Island star Jack Fowler shares best footballing encounters and new studio experience
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Former Love Island star Jack Fowler is co-host of the new 'Who Gives a Shirt' podcast on the crossover between football and fashion

'The President told me we had to sell because they paid the clause' Transfer insider reveals inner workings of Chelsea's record deadline day move
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea's £107 million signing of Enzo Fernandez came just six months after the Argentine international had joined Portuguese giants Benfica

St. James Park damaged in late night fire as club confirm two-hour ordeal and damage investigation
By Joe Donnohue last updated
One of English football's oldest grounds was the scene of a blaze on Wednesday night

Who are the commentators and pundits on ITV this week?
By Mark White last updated
Coverage of England's World Cup qualifying campaign returns to ITV this week

Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson eyes first major transfer as £20m wonderkid tipped for St James' Park
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United are reportedly one of a host of clubs keen to add Dutch wonderkid Kees Smit to their ranks

'Not sure about the words' What Chris Wilder thinks of viral Leeds chant as Patrick Bamford nears Sheffield United move
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford is reportedly close to joining Championship side Sheffield United on a free transfer

'Liverpool won't win anything' Alan Shearer has seen enough of Arne Slot's Reds this season
By Joe Donnohue published
Premier League legend Alan Shearer is not expecting Liverpool to lift a trophy in 2025/26

Barcelona stunned by 'fanatical workaholic' who coached in Welsh Premier League only THREE years ago
By Joe Donnohue published
Nicky Hayen's Club Brugge were minutes from a famous Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday night

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa will miss AFCON as new comeback fixture revealed: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United's Yoane Wissa is yet to make his debut for the club despite signing on transfer deadline day

Chelsea receive apology over racial abuse allegation as previous 'life ban' revealed: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea youngsters were allegedly racially abused during the club's UEFA Youth League fixture on Wednesday

Arsenal transfer target and Everton flop involved in physical altercation with coach
By Joe Donnohue published
A former Arsenal transfer target has edged closer to a move after a public disagreement with his head coach

Wolves make formal approach for previously-relegated Championship boss: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Wolves are reportedly ready to make an imminent appointment following Vitor Pereira's sacking

Why are Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from Europa League fixture against Aston Villa?
By Joe Donnohue published
Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League this evening - but there will be no away fans in attendance

'St James' Park is a safe place for us' Newcastle United star makes away form admission as Champions League offers respite
By Joe Donnohue published
On Guy Fawkes night, Newcastle United lacked a spark but showed their quality when it was needed most

'It's hard to speak about Marco' Aleksandar Mitrovic reveals Fulham guilt and Newcastle United regret
By Joe Donnohue published
Aleksandar Mitrovic is best remembered in England for his goalscoring exploits with Fulham, but arrived on Premier League shores as a highly-rated youngster from Belgium's top flight

'Trent will be upset - he's moved onto bigger and better things' Liverpool fans slammed by ex-Premier League striker
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night which featured a sour homecoming tribute for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Manchester United wonderkid will be given Ruben Amorim chance with £65m boots to fill: report
By Joe Donnohue published
A Manchester United teenager is being tipped for a Premier League breakthrough later this year

Crystal Palace charged over 'insulting and/or provocative' Evangelos Marinakis Nottingham Forest banner
By Joe Donnohue published
Crystal Palace have been charged by the Football Association over their supporters' conduct at the Premier League fixture with Nottingham Forest earlier this season

Newcastle United receive MAJOR last-minute fitness boost after earlier Bruno Guimaraes blow
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United are seeking to win their third Champions League fixture in a row this evening
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