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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  • England international star banned from driving for speeding

    England international star banned from driving for speeding

    He has been banned for six months England and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been banned from driving, after he was caught speeding twice on the same road in a week, as reported first in The Mail. Per the report, Arsenal’s £105 million man was clocked driving at 37mph in a 30mph zone, on the […]

    5 months ago

  • Anthony Joshua pays heartbreaking tribute to friends killed in car crash

    Anthony Joshua pays heartbreaking tribute to friends killed in car crash

    Two of Joshua’s close friends died in the crash British boxer Anthony Joshua has taken to social media to pay tribute to his friends who died in the car crash in Nigeria late last year. Joshua was also involved in the crash, but was reported to have sustained “minor injuries.” Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” […]

    5 months ago

  • Former Premier League referee David Coote sentenced over child abuse video

    Former Premier League referee David Coote sentenced over child abuse video

    BREAKING Former Premier League referee David Coote has been sentenced to a nine-month suspended prison sentence, and given a sexual harm prevention order lasting 10 years, as reported by BBC News. The sentence means that the 43-year-old has avoided jail time for his offence, which was handed down to him at Nottingham Crown Court. His […]

    5 months ago

  • Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’ if US invades Greenland

    Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’ if US invades Greenland

    It comes after weeks of tension with US President Donald Trump Danish army rules would require their soldiers to “to shoot first and ask questions later” if Greenland was invaded. As reported in The Telegraph, the Danish defence ministry have confirmed that a 1952 rule of engagement — requiring an “immediate” military response to any […]

    5 months ago

  • Dutch TV presenter says ex-Chelsea striker once ‘deliberately coughed in her face’

    Dutch TV presenter says ex-Chelsea striker once ‘deliberately coughed in her face’

    It reportedly took place after a Champions League fixture Dutch football presenter Hélène Hendriks has shared details from an interaction with one of the most successful strikers in Chelsea’s modern history, in which the player reportedly “deliberately coughed in her face.” Hendriks came across ex-Blues forward Diego Costa while he was plying his trade for […]

    5 months ago

  • Cricket fans slam ‘worst commentary ever heard’ during Ashes coverage

    Cricket fans slam ‘worst commentary ever heard’ during Ashes coverage

    ‘Hang your heads in shame’ TNT commentators have come under fresh online criticism, after cricket fans picked up on an error during their coverage of day four of the fifth Ashes test in Sydney. England closed out the day leading their rivals by 119 runs, thanks to an inspired batting performance from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell, […]

    5 months ago

  • Big name managers Manchester United could appoint for free this summer  

    Big name managers Manchester United could appoint for free this summer  

    Man United are on the hunt for a new manager to replace Ruben Amorim Although it seems clear that either of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer or Michael Carrick will take over as caretaker Man United manager, the Red Devils are still in the market to make a big-name permanent appointment come the summer, when some of […]

    5 months ago

  • Journalist reveals Amorim ‘smashed TV and cried’ in front of players after a defeat

    Journalist reveals Amorim ‘smashed TV and cried’ in front of players after a defeat

    Amorim left his role as manager on Monday Although almost 48 hours have now passed since Manchester United announced their decision to part company Ruben Amorim, little is known about the means by which the Portuguese manager operated during his 14 months in the dugout. This would all be very different, had the 40-year-old not […]

    5 months ago

  • Man United ‘make direct contact’ with two managers over vacancy at club

    Man United ‘make direct contact’ with two managers over vacancy at club

    They would be in charge until the end of the season Manchester United have reportedly made contact with the first two candidates they hope could take over as caretaker manager, according to football journalist Ben Jacobs. Although Darren Fletcher has been put in charge for the clash with Burnley later this week, the club are […]

    5 months ago

  • Premier League manager rejects Man United after Amorim replacement talk

    Premier League manager rejects Man United after Amorim replacement talk

    He had been linked with a switch to Old Trafford One of the names rumoured to be in the running to take over from Ruben Amorim at Manchester United has ruled himself out of the selection process. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new first team head coach, following the decision to […]

    5 months ago

  • Enzo Maresca finally breaks silence after leaving Chelsea

    Enzo Maresca finally breaks silence after leaving Chelsea

    The former Blues’ boss has spoken out Ex-Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has taken to Instagram to share a detailed statement regarding his departure from Stamford Bridge last week. The Italian coach agreed to part company with the London outfit on New Year’s Day, despite leading his side to UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup […]

    5 months ago

  • Thiago Silva joins European giants in sensational return

    Thiago Silva joins European giants in sensational return

    The legendary Brazilian defender is back in Europe! Thiago Silva has made his return to top-tier European football at the age of 41. The former Chelsea and PSG centre-back had been plying his trade in his home nation of Brazil since leaving the Blues last year, but has recently expressed interest in returning to Europe.  […]

    5 months ago

  • Man United star likes viral Instagram post laughing after Ruben Amorim sacking

    Man United star likes viral Instagram post laughing after Ruben Amorim sacking

    Amorim left Man United on Monday One of Man United’s star players has gone viral after he liked a social media “meme” post that made fun of Ruben Amorim’s managerial tenure.  18+ Be Gamble Aware The Red Devils opted to part company with their Portuguese head coach on Monday, following back-to-back draws with Wolves and […]

    5 months ago

  • Former Man United manager ‘puts himself forward’ as Amorim replacement

    Former Man United manager ‘puts himself forward’ as Amorim replacement

    Amorim left his post yesterday One of Manchester United’s best loved former managers has reportedly “put himself forward” to take over from Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. The Red Devils opted to part company with their Portuguese head coach on Monday, following back-to-back draws with Wolves and Leeds, and a reported falling out between Amorim […]

    5 months ago

  • Scotland to be given extra bank holiday to celebrate World Cup return

    Scotland to be given extra bank holiday to celebrate World Cup return

    The Tartan Army qualified for the first time in over 20 years People in Scotland are set to enjoy an extra bank holiday in 2026 as part of plans to properly celebrate the nation’s return to the FIFA World Cup. Steve Clarke’s side secured their spot at the tournament in dramatic style last year, beating […]

    5 months ago

  • Fans call for Arteta to be punished for ‘disgraceful’ touchline tactic

    Fans call for Arteta to be punished for ‘disgraceful’ touchline tactic

    ‘This is becoming unbearable’ In the aftermath of Arsenal’s close-fought 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, the Gunners’ head coach Mikel Arteta has come under increased online scrutiny for his pitchside etiquette. The north Londoners came from behind the secure all three points on the south coast, thanks to an inspired performance from defender Gabriel, and a […]

    5 months ago

  • Ex-Liverpool Premier League winner launches surprise music career with new single

    Ex-Liverpool Premier League winner launches surprise music career with new single

    His first song is now live One of the few 2024/25 Premier League-winning stars to have had a successful 2025/26 season has taken the surprising decision to begin a new career as a musician. Arne Slot’s Reds won last season’s title with unexpected ease, brushing aside all challengers to secure a first major trophy in […]

    5 months ago

  • Fans shocked by eye-watering prize money darts World Champion will win

    Fans shocked by eye-watering prize money darts World Champion will win

    The tournament concludes on Saturday The winner of the World Darts Championship 2026 is set to earn more money than any other champion in the tournament’s history, to the surprise of many of the sport’s fanbase. Following two weeks of exciting action, the PDC World Championship will finally reach its long-awaited conclusion at Alexander Palace […]

    5 months ago

  • Sergio Ramos ‘in talks’ to buy European giants as part of takeover

    Sergio Ramos ‘in talks’ to buy European giants as part of takeover

    He is said to be involved with ‘takeover talks’ Spanish football legend Sergio Ramos is “in talks to help buy” one of Europe’s biggest clubs, according to the Spanish press. The 39-year-old former Real Madrid captain, and PSG star, is currently without a team after leaving Mexican outfit Monterrey, and now looks set to move […]

    5 months ago

  • Number of footballers injured in New Year’s day fire in Switzerland

    Number of footballers injured in New Year’s day fire in Switzerland

    The fire broke out early on New Year’s Day A number of footballers, including a youth player for French Ligue 1 side FC Metz, have sustained injuries as a result of the tragic New Year’s Day fire in Switzerland. The Alpine Ski resort of Crans-Montana was struck by tragedy on New Year’s Eve after a […]

    5 months ago

  • Police provide update on Anthony Joshua’s condition after crash

    Police provide update on Anthony Joshua’s condition after crash

    The boxer was reportedly involved in a car crash on Monday Nigerian police have issued an important update, detailing the condition that British boxer Anthony Joshua is currently in, after he was involved in a car crash on Monday. News reports from Monday morning indicated that Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus, was reported to have been […]

    6 months ago

  • Eddie Hearn issues statement on Anthony Joshua after horror crash

    Eddie Hearn issues statement on Anthony Joshua after horror crash

    The boxer was reportedly involved in a car crash on Monday Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has issued a statement after a fighter he represents, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday. Joshua’s vehicle, a Lexus, is reported to have been involved in a collision with another car, while investigations are […]

    6 months ago

  • British swimmer Adam Peaty changes his name days after family rift at wedding

    British swimmer Adam Peaty changes his name days after family rift at wedding

    He married Gordon Ramsey’s daughter Holly on Saturday British Olympian Adam Peaty has changed his name on Instagram following his wedding to Holly Ramsey on Saturday. The swimmer’s wedding has been surrounded by controversy after reports emerged that swathes of Peaty’s family, including his own mother, did not attend. Ahead of the ceremony, Peaty’s mother […]

    6 months ago

  • Premier League giants ‘in formal talks’ to sign Antoine Semenyo

    Premier League giants ‘in formal talks’ to sign Antoine Semenyo

    A deal could be wrapped up by January 1st As many as four of the Premier League’s biggest clubs have been on high alert regarding the transfer status of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. The Ghanian has a £60 million release clause in his contract that must be triggered by January 10th, meaning the first stages […]

    6 months ago

  • The FootballJOE Quiz #58: Famous Faces

    The FootballJOE Quiz #58: 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 […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 12

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 12

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 11

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 11

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 10

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 10

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • Third Premier League giant join Man Utd and Man City in race to sign Antoine Semenyo

    Third Premier League giant join Man Utd and Man City in race to sign Antoine Semenyo

    Semenyo’s fate might be the biggest story of the January transfer window The first approach has been made for Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo, and somewhat surprisingly it hasn’t been initiated by either of the two favourites to sign the attacker, Man City or Man United. 18+ Be Gamble Aware As reported by David Ornstein of […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 9

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 9

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • One major detail to sign Antoine Semenyo outlined as Man City and Man United chase Prem star

    One major detail to sign Antoine Semenyo outlined as Man City and Man United chase Prem star

    Semenyo’s fate might be the biggest story of the January transfer window Clubs chasing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo have been handed an important update a week ahead of the January transfer widow’s opening. The Ghana star is expected to be of major transfer interest following his impressive form throughout the season so far, scoring eight […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 8

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 8

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 7

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 7

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • EFL club call for match to be replayed after major referee error

    EFL club call for match to be replayed after major referee error

    The match took place last Saturday A manager in the English Football League has made a special request for his side’s most recent fixture to be replayed after an alleged error from the match referee. 18+ Be Gamble Aware League One outfit Mansfield Town hosted Stockport County on Saturday, in a match that ended 2-1 […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 6

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 6

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • Former FIFA Secretary General found guilty of corruption

    Former FIFA Secretary General found guilty of corruption

    BREAKING Jérôme Valcke, who held the position of FIFA Secretary General between 2007 and 2015, has been found guilty of corruption in connection with World Cup broadcasting deals by the Swiss Supreme Court, as first reported by Ben Jacobs. Greek businessman Dinos Deris was also found guilty of the offence. The pair’s convictions for corruption […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 5

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 5

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 4

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 4

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 3

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 3

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 2

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 2

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to the big […]

    6 months ago

  • JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 1

    JOE’s 12 Days of Quizmas 2025: day 1

    The real 12 days of Christmas There are lots of things to enjoy about this time of year. The food, family and friends, Christmas music and films, the TV specials. Allow us to add some quizzing to that as well. We’ll be guiding you through this festive period with 12 daily quizzes, starting in the lead-up to […]

    6 months ago

  • International footballer shot dead in Ecuador aged 33

    International footballer shot dead in Ecuador aged 33

    BREAKING Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida has died aged 33, after being shot in the port city of Guayaquil. As reported by the BBC, Pineida passed away after being shot by two people on motorbikes, who opened fire on him as well as his mother outside of a shop in the city. Investigations into Pineida’s death […]

    6 months ago

  • European giants ‘want to sign’ Bruno Fernandes as soon as 2026

    European giants ‘want to sign’ Bruno Fernandes as soon as 2026

    Bruno was linked with a transfer to Saudi Arabia over the summer Bruno Fernandes has given an explosive new interview with Portuguese outlet Canal 11, revealing that Man United wanted him to leave Old Trafford in the summer. Fernandes said: “The club wanted me to go [in the summer], I have that in my head. […]

    6 months ago