
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

Chelsea beat transfer rivals to sign huge new striker on seven-year deal: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea have sealed a pre-agreement to bring a new striker to Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2026-27 season

Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivers Alexander Isak fitness update fans didn't want to hear
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool are not expected to field Alexander Isak from the start for some time, according to Arne Slot

Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa starting lineup plan and injury latest
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League this weekend with only one of the club's two newest signings set for a black-and-white debut

'We knew there were players who were too heavy, then on the first day of training three players were out of the team' Gael Clichy reveals three key Manchester City players Pep Guardiola axed for being overweight
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Manchester City and Arsenal defender Gael Clichy has revealed what Pep Guardiola did during his first training session at the Etihad Stadium

Leeds United outcast could be handed Elland Road lifeline as new signing becomes injury doubt
By Joe Donnohue published
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier could be recalled to the Whites' squad to face Fulham this weekend

Alexander Isak now rated doubtful for next two Liverpool matches after international development
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Alexander Isak's Liverpool debut is likely to be delayed following his British transfer record move from Newcastle United

Ex-Tottenham Hotspur boss claims Daniel Levy rejected Luis Suarez before Liverpool move
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol says Daniel Levy's recruitment staff were 'terrible' and the club signed too many 'misfits' during his chairmanship

Newcastle United handed big injury boost as opponents' captain picks up muscle problem
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United's chances of getting off to a winning start in this season's UEFA Champions League have been given a shot in the arm

Manchester City and Premier League reach agreement over long-standing regulations dispute
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester City and the Premier League have agreed a settlement in relation to their dispute over Associated Party Transaction Rules (APTs)

Quiz! Can you name EVERY location England have played a home match?
By Joe Donnohue published
We're looking for every city England have played a home match since the first ever international

Quiz! Can you name EVERY Champions League winner in the Premier League era?
By Joe Donnohue published
We're looking for every team who won the Champions League from the 1992-93 season onwards

Ex-Liverpool man returns to former club in new backroom staff role: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Ex-Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is returning to one of his former clubs

Liverpool dealt Alexander Isak fitness blow after striker no-show
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool have been dealt a blow to their hopes of Alexander Isak making his Reds debut after the international break

Arsenal academy star leaves club by mutual consent after senior appearances this season
By Joe Donnohue published
An ex-Arsenal academy star has left his contract despite making four first-team appearances already this season

Newcastle United appoint former Real Madrid backroom figure to key strategic position at St. James' Park
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United have appointed a new chief executive who used to work at Spanish giants Real Madrid

Ruben Amorim problems mount as Manchester United wide-man now doubtful for Manchester City clash
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim may need to rethink his Manchester Derby lineup after a recent squad withdrawal

New Tottenham Hotspur signing ruled out for eight matches after £30m move
By Joe Donnohue published
A new Tottenham Hotspur signing has been axed from the club's Champions League squad just months after his £30m move

Every Premier League transfer this summer as window deadline passes and Guehi to Liverpool suffers late collapse
By Joe Donnohue last updated
FourFourTwo keeps you up to date with every single incoming transfer and loan move completed by Premier League clubs this summer

Alexander Isak agent aims one final dig at Newcastle United as war of words continues at executive level
By Joe Donnohue published
Alexander Isak's agent has commented following the striker's completed transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool

Grimsby Town PUNISHED for fielding ineligible player in Manchester United Carabao Cup penalty shootout win
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United's Carabao Cup opponents Grimsby Town have been penalised for an EFL rule break

Newcastle United dressing room breaks squad silence with statement on Alexander Isak
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Newcastle United sold Alexander Isak to Liverpool for a British record transfer fee on deadline day

'Long, tricky summer' Everything Alexander Isak said in first Liverpool interview after tense Newcastle United exit
By Joe Donnohue published
Alexander Isak has told Liverpool supporters he wants to win it all after sealing his British transfer record move from Newcastle United
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