Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

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About Martin Macdonald

Martin has been a passionate football fan since a young age. Initially interested in Scottish and English football, he eventually became a Spanish football expert while compiling match reports and doing live text commentaries on La Liga fixtures, particularly in the era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Like every football fan of a certain vintage, he has a soft spot for the glory days of Serie A, too.

In addition to his duties with FootballTransfers, Martin continues to write content for MovieMeter and has conducted cast interviews and attended press screenings of new releases, alongside his writing.

He also works in operations with RealTimes Network so contributes to the business across numerous platforms.

Area of Expertise

Over the course of his 15-year career, Martin developed an expansive skillset and has written thousands upon thousands of articles for a variety of media publishers. These range from interviews, to straight news stories, to features, to lists, to live text commentaries.

Experience in the field

Starting at GOAL and Perform Media before moving to RealTimes, Martin was formerly the Chief Editor of MovieMeter.com and has also written for FightFans, GPFans and MSN, in addition to FootballTransfers.

Editorial approach

While it may have been in the case historically that getting something out before anyone is the most important aspect of journalism, Martin believes in getting the facts right and researching to provide in-depth content to our readers.

Profile last updated: 20 April 2026

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Tuchel reveals why Chelsea didn’t loan out Billy Gilmour
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel reveals why Chelsea didn’t loan out Billy Gilmour

Costa, Sturridge and the free agents clubs can still sign outside the transfer window
  • 19 May 2021

Costa, Sturridge and the free agents clubs can still sign outside the transfer window

New Arsenal signings included in Europa League squad, but who misses out?
  • 19 May 2021

New Arsenal signings included in Europa League squad, but who misses out?

The 10 most expensive deals of the 2021 January transfer window
  • 19 May 2021

The 10 most expensive deals of the 2021 January transfer window

Former Spurs star fears ‘dressing room unrest’ after Dele Alli exit blocked
  • 19 May 2021

Former Spurs star fears ‘dressing room unrest’ after Dele Alli exit blocked

Leicester to target new striker in the summer to ease the burden on Jamie Vardy
  • 19 May 2021

Leicester to target new striker in the summer to ease the burden on Jamie Vardy

‘If Man Utd want money for Pogba, they have to sell him now’
  • 19 May 2021

‘If Man Utd want money for Pogba, they have to sell him now’

Guardiola declares Man City star as one of his best ever signings
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola declares Man City star as one of his best ever signings

Man Utd should sign ‘world-class’ Grealish if Pogba leaves, says former player
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd should sign ‘world-class’ Grealish if Pogba leaves, says former player

Klopp: Liverpool needed new players in January
  • 19 May 2021

Klopp: Liverpool needed new players in January

No transfer fees – which players have Arsenal let go for free in recent years?
  • 19 May 2021

No transfer fees – which players have Arsenal let go for free in recent years?

Shkodran Mustafi – one of the worst Premier League signings ever
  • 21 May 2021

Shkodran Mustafi – one of the worst Premier League signings ever

January transfer window winners: Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and more
  • 19 May 2021

January transfer window winners: Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and more

Official: Fulham sign Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Fulham sign Josh Maja on loan from Bordeaux

Official: Newcastle sign Joe Willock on loan from Arsenal
  • 23 May 2021

Official: Newcastle sign Joe Willock on loan from Arsenal

West Brom complete signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

West Brom complete signing of Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal

Xavi needs more preparation to become Barcelona boss, says Laporta
  • 19 May 2021

Xavi needs more preparation to become Barcelona boss, says Laporta

‘How Dele Alli doesn’t play for Tottenham is beyond me’ – Merson bemused by Alli’s treatment
  • 19 May 2021

‘How Dele Alli doesn’t play for Tottenham is beyond me’ – Merson bemused by Alli’s treatment

Hertha announce double signing of Khedira from Juventus and Radonjic from Marseille
  • 19 May 2021

Hertha announce double signing of Khedira from Juventus and Radonjic from Marseille

Official: Galatasaray complete signing of DeAndre Yedlin from Newcastle
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Galatasaray complete signing of DeAndre Yedlin from Newcastle