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Jonathan O'Shea

2659 articles written

Jonathan is a Sports Journalism graduate from the University of Huddersfield who also works in education. Having written for several football websites in the past – particularly about the much-maligned Europa League – the unfailing drama and intrigue of Italy's Serie A is where his interests now lie. A part-time Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland supporter; full-time football chatterer, Jonathan also holds a candle for guitar music, surreal comedies and a variety of other sports.

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Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring his side's first goal in the Champions League group stage match against Bologna, on October 22, 2024
Aston Villa lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
18:59
 Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze pictured on October 27, 2024
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League contest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
18:30
 Aston Villa's John McGinn on October 26, 2024
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
17:17
 AC Milan duo Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao in September 2024.
Preview: AC Milan vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
08:49
 Gian Piero Gasperini of Atalanta, February 2020
Preview: Parma vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Parma and Atalanta BC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
07:10
 Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi, November 2024
Preview: Hellas Verona vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Hellas Verona and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
06:56
 Albania coach Sylvinho on November 16, 2024
Preview: Albania vs. Ukraine - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Albania and Ukraine, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 14:57
 Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili celebrates on June 30, 2024
Preview: Czech Republic vs. Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Czech Republic and Georgia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 12:58
 Ken Sema and Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden. October 11, 2024.
Preview: Sweden vs. Azerbaijan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Sweden and Azerbaijan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 10:34
 Slovakia captain Milan Skriniar on November 16, 2024
Preview: Slovakia vs. Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Slovakia and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 08:42
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on September 10, 2024
Final UEFA Nations League standings: The story of 2024-25 Nations League, from Ronaldo records to San Marino miracle
With the first phase wrapped up, Sports Mole offers a comprehensive UEFA Nations League update, including final group standings and the story so far.
Nov 17, 06:00
 Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu on September 9, 2024
Preview: Romania vs. Cyprus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Romania and Cyprus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 15:19
 Nikola Milenkovic of Serbia on November 15, 2024
Preview: Serbia vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Serbia and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 13:49
 John McGinn of Scotland on November 15, 2024
Preview: Poland vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Poland and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 07:51
 Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Italy looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024, on June 29, 2024
Italy lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League contest, as Kean and Retegui battle for striker's role
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with France.
Nov 15, 11:47
 France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring on October 14, 2024
France lineup vs. Italy: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League match, with Mbappe's replacement to be decided
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Italy.
Nov 15, 11:03
 Mateo Retegui of Italy, October 2024
Preview: Italy vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Italy and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 10:33
 Leandro Trossard for Belgium on October 10, 2024
Preview: Israel vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Israel and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 08:34
 Ken Sema and Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden. October 11, 2024.
Preview: Sweden vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Sweden and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 15:49
 Azerbaijan manager Fernando Santos pictured in April 2024
Preview: Azerbaijan vs. Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Azerbaijan and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 11:49
 Albania boss Sylvinho shouts from the sideline during his team's Euro 2024 match against Croatia on June 19, 2024
Preview: Albania vs. Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Albania and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 10:30
 Georgia forward Giorgi Chakvetadze in action in September 2024.
Preview: Georgia vs. Ukraine - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Georgia and Ukraine, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 09:14
 Ryan Christie of Scotland runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Ivan Perisic of Croatia during their side's UEFA Nations League match, on October 12, 2024
Preview: Scotland vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Scotland and Croatia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 13:17
 Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured on September 5, 2024
Preview: Switzerland vs. Serbia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Switzerland and Serbia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 11:30
 Cyprus goalkeeper Joel Mall in September 2023
Preview: Cyprus vs. Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Cyprus and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 10:14
 Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu on September 9, 2024
Preview: Romania vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Romania and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 09:03
 Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Italy looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024, on June 29, 2024
Italy lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash, as Calafiori and Chiesa miss out
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Belgium.
Nov 12, 13:54
 Romelu Lukaku of Belgium at Euro 2024
Belgium lineup vs. Italy: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash, as De Bruyne and Tielemans miss out
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Belgium could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Italy.
Nov 12, 13:30
 Leandro Trossard for Belgium on October 10, 2024
Preview: Belgium vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Belgium and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 12:33
 Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak on July 1, 2024
Preview: Slovenia vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Slovenia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 11:09
 Austria manager Ralf Rangnick pictured in June 2024
Preview: Kazakhstan vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Kazakhstan and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 09:47
 Ben Broggio of Aston Villa Under-21s, September 2024
Preview: Barrow vs. Aston Villa Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Barrow and Aston Villa Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 17:38
 Josh Sheehan of Bolton Wanderers celebrates after scoring on September 21, 2024
Preview: Bolton Wanderers vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Bolton Wanderers and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 12:30
 Notts County manager Stuart Maynard on August 22, 2024
Preview: Notts County vs. Leicester City Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Notts County and Leicester City Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 11:23
 Burton Albion's Danilo Orsi in action on July 27, 2024
Preview: Northampton Town vs. Burton Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Northampton Town and Burton Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 10:01
 A collage of Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Viktor Gyokeres from November 2024
Top scorers in Europe 2024: Vinicius hat-trick takes him into top 10 as Haaland levels Lewandowski tally
Sports Mole looks at the leading goalscorers in European leagues this calendar year, with Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres comfortably leading the way.
Nov 9, 22:39
 Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray celebrates after scoring on September 28, 2024
Victor Osimhen latest: How have Chelsea, Arsenal hopes of signing striker who slayed Spurs been hit by Mauro Icardi's injury?
After downing Tottenham in the Europa League, Sports Mole considers whether a revived Victor Osimhen could finally move to the Premier League during the winter transfer window.
Nov 9, 07:55
 Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates scoring on November 6, 2024
Preview: Inter Milan vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 14:07
 Ademola Lookman scores for Atalanta BC on November 6, 2024
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Udinese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Atalanta BC and Udinese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 11:24
 Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar pictured on September 29, 2024
Preview: Roma vs. Bologna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Roma and Bologna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 09:51
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