Shane MacDermott

Lancaster and Crowther News Editor; covering snooker & football | Views my own | Insta: _shanemacdermott

[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

.@ronnieo147’s gripping documentary is released today as he reveals the highs & lows of his pursuit for perfection. @SHendry775 says he’s most talented sports star he’s ever seen, whilst @pistol147 believes he’s fired a warning shot to the Rocket & others ahead of UK defence

[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

@Middlesex_CCC Is this shirt on sale? Can’t find it on your website!

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EXCL: Simon Wilson’s first task as Sheffield Wednesday Sporting Director will be to try and bring club legend Barry Bannan back.🦉

The Owls are understood to be keen on striking a deal with Millwall just months after Bannan’s emotional exit.

#swfc

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[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

Don’t think Mark Allen will be hanging this one up…

[SnookerLover @Snooker147Lover]

No words needed...

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EXCL: Bournemouth are ready to hijack Everton’s move for Burnley's Maxime Estève.🍒

The Cherries see the French centre-back as a leading target, with European football potentially key in winning the race over David Moyes’ side.

#AFCB #EFC #BurnleyFC

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EXCL: Borussia Dortmund are set to reignite their long-term pursuit of Brentford winger Kevin Schade.🇩🇪

Brentford would demand at least £50m for the 24-year-old, with Bayern Munich’s interest understood to have cooled.🧊

#BrentfordFC #BVB

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EXCL: Cardiff City are on the verge of signing Nathan Trott permanently after his promotion-winning loan spell.🧤🔵

Several Championship clubs have attempted to hijack the move despite Cardiff holding a £1.5m option clause with Copenhagen.

#CardiffCity

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EXCL: Leeds United are weighing up a move for Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope.🧤

Daniel Farke wants more experience between the sticks after losing faith in Lucas Perri, while Eddie Howe is targeting a new No.1 of his own.

#LUFC #NUFC

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EXCL: AC Milan confident they can beat Newcastle United to Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus.🔴⚫️

Milan have made the Brazilian their top summer target, with Massimiliano Allegri pushing for a deal.

#NUFC #AFC

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[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

@Exsnookerpro I did - seemed fishy

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EXCL: Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos.🇬🇷🔍

The Magpies are understood to be ready to move, with uncertainty still surrounding the Hammers.

Interest is also growing from abroad.

#whufc #nufc

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[Sportsboom @Sportsboomcom]

EXCL: Leicester City have made contact with Darren Ferguson over their soon-to-be vacant manager role, per sources.🗣️🦊

Dick Schreuder also in the frame as Foxes weigh up options for immediate return.

#LCFC

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[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

@legsidelizzy 9th for Thames Valley - we only play 18 league games, unsure if more up north

[Sportsboom @Sportsboomcom]

EXCL: York City are weighing up a one-year deal for veteran striker Billy Sharp after their dramatic return to the Football League.⚽️

Could the Yorkshire legend be set for one more chapter at York?

#YCFC

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[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

Another piece of comeback magic from the Wizard of Wishaw as John Higgins reached a 12th Crucible SF

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[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

It was snooker from the Gods from John Higgins as he completed a fine comeback against oldest rival Ronnie O’Sullivan in another Crucible classic - 30 years on from their first

[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

Huge day in the World Championship as 3 top seeds in Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Mark Selby are all heading home.

[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

John Higgins clawed his way back into his Crucible showdown with Ronnie O’Sullivan

[Shane MacDermott @_ShaneMacD]

World champ Zhao Xintong v Ding Junhui could be snooker’s most watched match as the two Chinese superstars collide

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[Neal Foulds @fouldsy147]

Tonight’s session will be a blockbuster featuring the class of 92. Although I believe the darkest stat is the fact that the youngest player on show tonight Barry Hawkins at 47 years and 2 days is an age record in the 2 table set up. #Almanac #VeryDarkStat