
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

'Barcelona and Bayern Munich gave me gifts - it played into my head': Mark Clattenburg reveals how clubs tried to influence him
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Former UEFA and FIFA elite group referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed top European clubs would ply him and other officials with gifts

Eddie Howe reveals he expects Alexander Isak to STAY at Newcastle United - but there's a catch
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe says at this stage he expects Alexander Isak to remain at the club

Newcastle United transfer target Yoane Wissa ruled out of Brentford opener as Magpies make £39m breakthrough
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United transfer target Yoane Wissa will play no part in Brentford's season opener this weekend

Former Leeds United wonderkid's transfer price revealed as player rumoured to have already moved out of property
By Joe Donnohue published
Leeds United could recoup £5 million for goalkeeper Illan Meslier before the end of this summer's transfer window

'Birmingham were a mess': Wayne Rooney discusses Tom Brady respect after work ethic criticism
By Joe Donnohue published
Former Birmingham City boss and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has issued a response to Tom Brady's criticism of the England legend's work ethic

Chelsea report: Liam Delap's Stamford Bridge happiness revealed amid competition for places admission
By Joe Donnohue published
Liam Delap is 'under no illusions' he will be required to fight for his place at Chelsea this season

Virgil van Dijk role in Liverpool's Alexander Isak pursuit revealed as Newcastle fans propose transfer theory
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United fans believe they've identified the moment star striker Alexander Isak's head was turned by Liverpool

Football Manager 26: Major update for imminent FM26 release as game developer breaks silence
By Joe Donnohue published
Football Manager 26 is expected to be released later this year with developer Sports Interactive dropping a teaser trailer for the new game

'They told me 12 months, I was back in five': Michail Antonio opens up on horror car crash and Diogo Jota perspective
By Joe Donnohue last updated
Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has opened up on his December 2024 crash which ended his season and spell with the Hammers

Alexander Isak moves step closer to Liverpool as personal decision sends strong message to Newcastle hierarchy: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has reportedly moved out of his Tyneside home amid transfer speculation

Premier League striker sighting at Leeds United training ground confirmed
By Joe Donnohue published
Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio is out to prove himself all over again after making a comeback from a broken leg

Newcastle United's 'priority target' emerges as rivals' £80m loss increases transfer likelihood
By Joe Donnohue published
One of Newcastle United's priority transfer targets for the remainder of the summer window has been revealed

Crystal Palace's anti-Marinakis chant is latest dig at Nottingham Forest owner as cup winners lose UEFA appeal
By Joe Donnohue published
Crystal Palace have been blocked from competing in the UEFA Europa League this season

Newcastle United join race for Leeds United transfer target with release clause: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United have reportedly joined the race for Leeds United transfer target Bilal El Khannouss

'We are meat to them, loyalty in the game is gone': Alexander Isak's Liverpool decision defended by Premier League striker
By Joe Donnohue published
Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has defended Alexander Isak's decision to try and push through a move to Liverpool

'Honour that contract': Ally McCoist takes stand over Newcastle United's Alexander Isak situation
By Joe Donnohue published
A leading TNT Sports pundit has sympathised with Newcastle United, labelling Alexander Isak's behaviour this summer as 'poor'.

Chelsea braced for further injury upheaval as Manchester City look on with Rodri repeat concern
By Joe Donnohue published
Chelsea and Manchester City could face a disproportionate number of injuries in the Premier League this season

Arsenal dealt double Eberechi Eze blow, as Crystal Palace confirm 'definite' decision
By Joe Donnohue published
Arsenal have been dealt a double blow in their pursuit of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze this summer

The Leeds United 2025-26 third kit is out now - and this one pays tribute to an Elland Road classic
By Joe Donnohue published
Leeds United's third kit for their return to the Premier League this season pays homage to an Elland Road supporter tradition

Newcastle United owners' grander Saudi plans revealed as fans ponder reality of Tyneside project
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United are learning the hard way that they may no longer be the focus of Saudi Arabia's global sporting ambition

Liverpool given fresh hope in Alexander Isak chase as Newcastle officially give striker cold shoulder: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Liverpool's hopes of landing £150 million-rated Alexander Isak from Newcastle United this summer have been given a boost

Manchester United's financial rule compliance leads to shock global recognition: report
By Joe Donnohue published
Manchester United have had to abide by the Premier League's financial laws in the last year - and it's had a huge knock-on effect in world football

Newcastle United report: Euro defender in talks over Tyneside switch but £26m 'bid' insufficient
By Joe Donnohue published
Newcastle United's summer transfer window has so far served up disappointment and uncertainty for fans of the club
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