Sammi Minion

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Sammi Minion is a Sports Writer at JOE, with more than two years experience working in journalism and publishing, a NCTJ qualification from Darlington College, and a degree in History and English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. As well as writing about the latest football news and transfer rumours, Sammi helps out with the weekly JOE Pub Quiz!

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  • Mykhailo Mudryk planning dramatic career change amid football ban fears

    Mykhailo Mudryk planning dramatic career change amid football ban fears

    The Ukrainian hasn’t featured since last November Suspended Chelsea player Mykhailo Mudryk is reportedly planning a radical career change as he awaits the outcome of his FA charge for a failed drugs test. The 24-year-old was provisionally suspended last year after allegedly testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, and hasn’t been seen on the […]

    9 months ago

  • The reason why Man United did not sign Gianluigi Donnarumma has been revealed

    The reason why Man United did not sign Gianluigi Donnarumma has been revealed

    The Italian shotstopper signed for Man City earlier this month It’s no secret that Manchester United were very keen to sign a new elite level goalkeeper this summer. Their pursuit of a new shotstopper began to seriously heat up as the new season began, following a string of poor performances by both Altay Bayindir and […]

    9 months ago

  • Man United vs Chelsea: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    Man United vs Chelsea: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    Amorim will be hoping for a big response from his misfiring side This Saturday sees Chelsea visit Old Trafford in what may turn out to be one of the most pivotal fixtures in Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United career The Red Devils are in desperate need of a positive result after suffering a 3-0 loss in […]

    9 months ago

  • Liverpool vs Everton: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    Liverpool vs Everton: Follow all of the action in our live hub

    It’s the first Merseyside derby of the season This weekend brings one of the most anticipated matches of any Premier League season, as Liverpool host their bitter city rivals Everton at Anfield. Despite Liverpool boasting a 100% record after the first four games, Toffees gaffer David Moyes has hinted that there could be potential opportunities […]

    9 months ago

  • Ruben Amorim handed major boost as star duo return to squad for Chelsea clash

    Ruben Amorim handed major boost as star duo return to squad for Chelsea clash

    They could both be involved on Saturday afternoon Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that his squad have received a major boost ahead of this weekend’s match against Chelsea. The Red Devils take on the Blues on Saturday afternoon where they’ll be looking to bounce back from a bitterly disappointing defeat at the hands […]

    9 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #45: Connections

    The FootballJOE Quiz #45: Connections

    Five questions and one connection that links them all together The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. You’ll take on five questions about some of the modern game’s greatest stars. Uncover the answers and guess the theme that connects them all! These are the same questions […]

    9 months ago

  • West Ham plotting sensational return of former manager should Graham Potter be sacked

    West Ham plotting sensational return of former manager should Graham Potter be sacked

    They’ve identified a potential replacement for Potter West Ham United have had a tumultuous start to their 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Despite securing a vital 3-0 away victory over Nottingham Forest during gameweek two, the Hammers have struggled to perform consistently under current gaffer Graham Potter. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Aside from the Forest result, […]

    9 months ago

  • PFA intervene with Premier League club over ‘treatment’ of two first-team players

    PFA intervene with Premier League club over ‘treatment’ of two first-team players

    The union have intervened on the players’ behalf The Professional Footballers Association have approached a Premier League club with a concern over the treatment of two of their first team players, per the BBC. It relates to a situation in which two players have been shut out and isolated from training facilities. There are strict […]

    9 months ago

  • Jeremy Kyle is considering running to become a Reform MP

    Jeremy Kyle is considering running to become a Reform MP

    It would be his first venture into politics TV presenter Jeremy Kyle is considering running for parliament as candidate for Reform UK, according to The Sun via Politics UK. The 60-year-old Talk TV host, and former host of the cancelled programme Jeremy Kyle Show, has been an outspoken supporter of the Nigel Farage-led right-wing party […]

    9 months ago

  • One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    One of the world’s largest illegal Premier League streaming sites has been shut down

    The site was visited more than 120 million times last year One of the biggest illegal websites for streaming Premier League games has been shut down in an anti-piracy crackdown, per DAZN. Illegal streaming sites are those that distribute content like live sports and movies often for free without copyright. 18+ Be Gamble Aware The […]

    9 months ago

  • Teens fined £227k after filming themselves urinating in restaurant hotpot

    Teens fined £227k after filming themselves urinating in restaurant hotpot

    The pair go by the names of Wu and Tang Two teenagers have been ordered, along with their parents, to pay a £227,000 fine after they filmed themselves urinating into a restaurant hotpot, per Chinese state media CCTV news. The pair of 17-year-olds are said to have taken turns standing on a table before urinating […]

    9 months ago

  • British comedian sparks backlash after Charlie Kirk comments

    British comedian sparks backlash after Charlie Kirk comments

    Charlie Kirk was killed in Utah last week A British comedian has faced online criticism for allegedly insensitive comments made in the wake of American political commentator Charlie Kirk’s death last week. 31-year-old Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at a university in the US state of Utah on Wednesday (10 […]

    9 months ago

  • Man United’s U21 side suffer shock loss to non-league Brackley Town

    Man United’s U21 side suffer shock loss to non-league Brackley Town

    They lost 2-1 last night Manchester United’s under 21 side suffered a surprising defeat to non-league Brackley Town in the National League Cup last night. Despite travelling to Brackley with a strong squad, and putting out a line-up that featured first team star Chido Obi and the son of Red Devils legend Darren Fletcher, United […]

    9 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #44: Famous Faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests taking […]

    9 months ago

  • Michael Carrick is back in the game three months after leaving Middlesbrough

    Michael Carrick is back in the game three months after leaving Middlesbrough

    He left Middlesbrough in June Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has landed his first new job since leaving Championship side Middlesbrough at the end of last season. 44-year-old Carrick was fired by the North Yorkshire side after failing to secure a place in the play-off spots for the second consecutive year. Despite a disappointing ending, […]

    9 months ago

  • Premier League club launch £50m lawsuit against own league rivals

    Premier League club launch £50m lawsuit against own league rivals

    The court battle is set to commence later this week A Premier League side are reportedly set to sue a league rival over an alleged breach of profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), according to The i Paper. PSR are the set of rules that were brought in to replace the older Financial Fair Play regulations. […]

    9 months ago

  • Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

    Hollywood legend Robert Redford dies aged 89

    BREAKING Hollywood legend Robert Redford has passed away at the age of 89, as first reported in the New York Times. Redford was best known for his performances in iconic movies Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, and All The President’s Men. His representative said that Redford passed away at his home in Sundance, Utah. […]

    9 months ago

  • Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    Experts reveal reason why Man City’s 115 charges case is taking so long

    The case has been ongoing for 12 months Today (16 September) marks one year since the case to decide the punishment for Man City’s alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial fair play rules began, and yet we’re still no closer to knowing whether City are guilty than we were on day one. Earlier this […]

    9 months ago

  • English football club told to replay game after fielding ineligible player

    English football club told to replay game after fielding ineligible player

    The club say they weren’t aware he was suspended beforehand An English football club who were expelled from the EFL less than a decade ago have been ordered to replay a recent match where they fielded an ineligible player. The alleged breach of FA rules took place during a tie in the FA Trophy, a […]

    9 months ago

  • Matador rushed to hospital after being gored and tossed around by tormented bull

    Matador rushed to hospital after being gored and tossed around by tormented bull

    The incident took place on Thursday A Portuguese bullfighter is in hospital after being gored by a bull during a bullfight in the Spanish city of Toledo. Joao D’Alva, 25, was caught by the bull’s right horn and was tossed into the air before being left helpless on the ground by the animal. The incident […]

    9 months ago

  • Former Premier League star Russell Hoult in palliative care aged 52

    Former Premier League star Russell Hoult in palliative care aged 52

    He played for both West Brom and Derby County The family of former Premier League goalkeeper Russell Hoult have revealed he is receiving palliative care after he was diagnosed with two terminal illnesses. The 52-year-old had a successful career in English football that spanned across 20 years where he played at both Derby County and […]

    9 months ago

  • Police issue important update ahead of Tommy Robinson rally in London

    Police issue important update ahead of Tommy Robinson rally in London

    The far-right leader has planned a march through the capital The Metropolitan Police have issued an update to Londoners ahead of Tommy Robinson’s planned far-right march through the capital today. The “Unite the Kingdom” march has been scheduled by Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, for today (13 September) and will see demonstrators arrive […]

    9 months ago

  • Secret Service employee put on leave after ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk assassination

    Secret Service employee put on leave after ‘celebrating’ Charlie Kirk assassination

    Kirk passed away earlier this week An American Secret Service employee has been placed on administrative leave after they appeared to celebrate the death of right-wing political commentator Charlie Kirk on social media. And as of Thursday (11 September), it has now been confirmed that right-wing political commentator Kirk was killed by a 22-year-old named […]

    9 months ago

  • Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika pays tribute to her husband days after killing

    Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika pays tribute to her husband days after killing

    The political commentator passed away on Wednesday The wife of Charlie Kirk has spoken for the first time since her husband was shot dead in Utah earlier this week. As of yesterday (12 September), it has now been confirmed that right-wing political commentator Kirk was killed by a 22-year-old named Tyler Robinson who has been […]

    9 months ago

  • One in four teenagers say they would enlist if the UK went to war

    One in four teenagers say they would enlist if the UK went to war

    Teenagers are prouder to be British than their parents One in four teenagers (aged 16-17) would be prepared to fight to defend their country, according to a poll in the The Sunday Times. While patriotism amongst adults has a reputation for being lower than ever, it appears that national pride amongst younger generations is becoming […]

    9 months ago

  • One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    One million FPL players all make the same transfer for GW4 as brand new record set

    It’s time to dust off the wildcard A record number of people have been making changes to their FPL squads this week ahead of the return of Premier League football on Saturday. Arsenal host a new-look Nottingham Forest under the stewardship of ex-Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu in the early kick-off on Saturday, before the huge […]

    9 months ago

  • UEFA make major rule change just a week before Champions League returns

    UEFA make major rule change just a week before Champions League returns

    The opening games are just days away UEFA have announced a major change to the rules for this season’s upcoming Champions League campaign, just days before the tournament is scheduled to begin. The contest to win Eurpean football’s most sought-after trophy takes flight next week and will see Chelsea take on 30-time Bundesliga champions Bayern […]

    9 months ago

  • BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne dies aged 56

    BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne dies aged 56

    News of Wynne’s death was confirmed by his brother Former BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne has passed away at the age of 56 after a long-term illness, according to his brother. The news was first reported by the BBC, where Wynne worked for the last 20 years. He joined BBC Weather in October 2000 and […]

    9 months ago

  • Iconic American food chain beloved by celebrities to open first site in UK

    Iconic American food chain beloved by celebrities to open first site in UK

    It’s set to open in London One of the very best things about the ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the US is the range of great cultural imports we regularly receive from our friends across the pond. From music and fashion, to Hollywood movies, we often get to enjoy the very best of everything […]

    9 months ago

  • Doctor admits to having sex with nurse halfway through operation

    Doctor admits to having sex with nurse halfway through operation

    The doctor was absent for a period of eight minutes A doctor left a patient under anaesthetic on an operating table so they could go and have sex with a nurse in another room, according to a medical tribunal that was first reported on by the BBC. The doctor involved, who has been named as […]

    9 months ago

  • Chelsea learn punishment after being handed 74 charges from the FA

    Chelsea learn punishment after being handed 74 charges from the FA

    The FA announced the charges earlier today The punishment that Premier League side Chelsea will face for their alleged 74 breaches of ‘Football Agent Regulations’ has been revealed, per the Daily Telegraph. The alleged discrepancies made by Chelsea are said to have taken place between 2009 and 2022 when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owned the […]

    10 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #43: Connections

    The FootballJOE Quiz #43: Connections

    Five questions and one connection that links them all together The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. You’ll take on five questions about some of the modern game’s greatest stars. Uncover the answers and guess the theme that connects them all! These are the same questions […]

    10 months ago

  • Chelsea release statement after club hit with major 74 charges by the FA

    Chelsea release statement after club hit with major 74 charges by the FA

    The club have responded. Premier League side Chelsea have been charged 74 times by English football’s governing body over alleged breaches of ‘Football Agent Regulations.’ The discrepancies are alleged to have taken place between 2009 and 2022 when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owned the West London club. The 74 charges apply to six separate FA […]

    10 months ago

  • TV analyst fired for comments made on live TV after Charlie Kirk’s death

    TV analyst fired for comments made on live TV after Charlie Kirk’s death

    The comments have been labelled as ‘disgusting’ An American news broadcaster has fired one of its political analysts over comments made about Charlie Kirk in the moments after his death on Wednesday (10 September), per Variety. Right-wing commentator Kirk was shot by a so-far-unknown gunman during an event at a Utah university yesterday, leaving much […]

    10 months ago

  • Chelsea hit with major 74 charges by the FA

    Chelsea hit with major 74 charges by the FA

    The FA made the announcement today Premier League side Chelsea have been charged 74 times by English football’s governing body over alleged breaches of ‘Football Agent Regulations.’ The discrepancies are alleged to have taken place between 2009 and 2022 when Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owned the West London club. The 74 charges apply to six […]

    10 months ago

  • Jamie Vardy shuts down reporter mid press conference during Cremonese unveiling

    Jamie Vardy shuts down reporter mid press conference during Cremonese unveiling

    The 38-year-old joined the Serie A side last week Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy showed he hasn’t lost any of his signature self-belief since making the switch to Italy, after the Cremonese striker clapped back at a reporter who questioned his motivation (10 September). Vardy scored 200 goals in 13 years with the Foxes before […]

    10 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #42: Famous faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #42: Famous faces

    More famous faces from footballing past to test your brain The FootballJOE Pub Quiz is once again here to give you the quizzing boost you need. Here’s five faces from football past, just tell us who they are. These are the same five questions that you’ll see some of the good folk at FootballJOE and special guests […]

    10 months ago

  • Former Premier League manager to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach

    Former Premier League manager to be confirmed as Nottingham Forest head coach

    BREAKING Despite helping Nottingham Forest qualify for the Europa League last season, Nuno Espirito Santo parted company with the Midlands club earlier this morning. Now according to multiple reports in the BBC and The Athletic, it appears clear that Nuno’s replacement has been named. Per David Ornstein and Sami Mokbel, Ange Postecoglu will replace Nuno […]

    10 months ago

  • Luis Suarez learns punishment after spitting scandal

    Luis Suarez learns punishment after spitting scandal

    The incident occurred in the aftermath of a 3-0 cup final loss Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has been punished for his involvement in an altercation after the final whistle of a 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounders in the American Leagues Cup final. At the end of the match, a sizeable confrontation broke […]

    10 months ago

  • Pamela Anderson addresses ‘PR relationship’ rumours about her and Liam Neeson

    Pamela Anderson addresses ‘PR relationship’ rumours about her and Liam Neeson

    The pair met on the set of ‘The Naked Gun’ Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson has responded to accusations that her reported relationship with co-star Liam Neeson was a promotional stunt for their new comedy movie The Naked Gun. While the two naturally spent extended periods of time together both filming and on a recent […]

    10 months ago

  • Viktor Gyokeres ‘summoned to court as a witness for trial in Sweden’

    Viktor Gyokeres ‘summoned to court as a witness for trial in Sweden’

    He may miss Premier League games Arsenal’s big money striker signing Viktor Gyokeres may see his start to life in North London seriously disrupted by an ongoing court case in his home nation of Sweden, per a report in today’s edition of The Mail. The £52 million centre forward joined the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon […]

    10 months ago

  • Fundraiser for Brit jailed for life in Dubai removed after ‘violation’

    Fundraiser for Brit jailed for life in Dubai removed after ‘violation’

    News of her arrest emerged yesterday A GoFundMe account set up in support of a young British woman jailed in Dubai has been removed from the fundraising platform. Liverpool local Mia O’Brien has been arrested and is currently being held in Dubai’s city centre jail for an unspecified offence. The only information about the arrest […]

    10 months ago

  • Donald Trump asks supporters for donations to ‘help him get to heaven’

    Donald Trump asks supporters for donations to ‘help him get to heaven’

    ‘I want to try and get to Heaven’ Donald Trump supporters have been receiving emails that ask them to make financial contributions to help the 47th President get to heaven, per reports in The Independent and Newsweek. The emails request that supporters make a small donation of just $15 with a subject line that reads […]

    10 months ago

  • Luis Suarez breaks silence after spitting at rival team’s staff member

    Luis Suarez breaks silence after spitting at rival team’s staff member

    It was in the aftermath of a 3-0 cup final loss Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has issued an apology for his actions after the final whistle of a 3-0 loss to Seattle Sounders in the American Leagues Cup final last night. At the end of the match, a sizeable altercation broke out […]

    10 months ago

  • Dan Burn speaks out on Alexander Isak exit after Liverpool transfer

    Dan Burn speaks out on Alexander Isak exit after Liverpool transfer

    ‘Alex is a mate so it’s a tough situation’ Defender Dan Burn has become one of the first Newcastle players to speak publicly about the Alexander Isak transfer saga since the Swede signed for Liverpool on Monday. When Newcastle won the Carabao Cup final in February, Burn and Isak were the two scorers, and many […]

    10 months ago

  • Heartwarming thing that your dog does in their sleep that shows they love you

    Heartwarming thing that your dog does in their sleep that shows they love you

    It’s the “greatest honour” a dog can bestow. A surprising way that dogs show affection for their owners has been uncovered by an animal body language expert on TikTok. Dogs may not quite be able to speak out loud to their owners, but they do have some very creative ways of communicating with us that […]

    10 months ago