
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

Anthony Gordon reveals what he and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said after Newcastle United red card
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon saw red for his tackle on Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk

Could Alexander Isak terminate his Newcastle United contract and sign for Liverpool on a free using legal loophole?
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Alexander Isak can theoretically tear up his Newcastle United contract this summer as club and player remain locked in a transfer stalemate

Newcastle United suffer major squad crisis ahead of Leeds United fixture as key men set for extended spell out
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United will be without several key players for their visit to face Leeds United this weekend

'He just wants it over' Newcastle United transfer insight revealed by Eddie Howe's trusted 232-game lieutenant
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe wants the transfer window to close, according to one of his former players

Can Eberechi Eze play for Arsenal against Leeds United this weekend?
By Joe Donnohue published
Eberechi Eze is on the cusp of signing for Arsenal from Crystal Palace

Arsenal must overcome one final hurdle in Eberechi Eze transfer hijack as medical details revealed: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Arsenal are set to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal reportedly worth up to £67 million

'What a f***ing mess. If I was him, I’d get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately' Alan Shearer doesn't hold back when asked about the Alexander Isak situation
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has pulled no punches in his assessment of Alexander Isak's current transfer situation

England U21 star set for £17m escape after 'violent' post-match bust-up
By Joe Donnohue published
England Under-21 forward Jonathan Rowe is expected to leave Olympique Marseille after a dressing room bust-up

Michael Owen DEFENDS Alexander Isak's Newcastle United strike action
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Newcastle United striker Michael Owen has defended Alexander Isak saying the Swede is only trying to better his career

Eberechi Eze training ground bombshell after Tottenham 'fee agreed'
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of imminently signing Eberechi Eze have received a blow

Newcastle United leadership group issue telling response to Alexander Isak's Liverpool come-and-get-me plea
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak posted a statement on social media explaining why he feels it is time to leave the club

Two word clue in Alexander Isak's explosive statement keeps Newcastle United future alive
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak issued an explosive statement via social media on Tuesday evening

Alexander Isak report: Newcastle striker absent from external event as Liverpool stand-off continues
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak is expected to miss Tuesday evening's annual PFA awards ceremony

Newcastle report: Wantaway striker told to be more grateful by head coach
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United are hopeful of adding Brentford's Yoane Wissa if the club are to lose Alexander Isak to Liverpool

Tottenham report: Spurs are now unopposed in pursuit of £60m Arsenal transfer target
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur are no longer facing a battle for the signature of Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze

Why Everton's James Tarkowski conceded a penalty for handball against Leeds United
By Joe Donnohue published
Everton conceded an 84th minute penalty to new Leeds United signing Lukas Nmecha on Monday night

Manchester United have spent billions of pounds... so WHY are they still using this 'banter years' tactic?
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United's opening fixture of the new season against Arsenal was supposed to usher in a new age following a productive summer off-the-pitch

'The way he is in the media is totally different to the way he is on the training pitch' Eddie Howe stalwart reveals what Newcastle United signing Jacob Ramsey can expect from new boss
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United announced the signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for an initial £39 million at the weekend

Sunderland plot huge double deal as transfer record set to be smashed
By Joe Donnohue published
Sunderland are plotting a huge double transfer in their bid to stay in the Premier League

Tottenham looking to sign Eberechi Eze today, with talks confirmed: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly in contact with Crystal Palace chief Steve Parish over the signing of Eberechi Eze

Former Chelsea midfielder seeks £56m in damages over contract dispute
By Joe Donnohue published
Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is suing FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for damages worth £56 million (€65m)

Is Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko available this weekend? Premier League injury latest with Viktor Gyokeres and Josko Gvardiol updates
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko has not featured in the club's pre-season matches after arriving from RB Leipzig.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo slams recruitment team and reveals club has 'major problem'
By Joe Donnohue published
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted the team has a 'major problem' ahead of his side's Premier League opener this weekend

'I had my bags packed, I called my mom crying, telling her, I quit. I can’t do this anymore' Alexis Mac Allister reveals how close he came to missing Liverpool transfer
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool's Premier League title winner Alexis Mac Allister has admitted he nearly swapped English football for Spain
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