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 has been left a ‘present’ by Lampard, says Klopp
  • 17 May 2021

Tuchel has been left a ‘present’ by Lampard, says Klopp

Why Hansi Flick might leave Bayern at the end of the season
  • 19 May 2021

Why Hansi Flick might leave Bayern at the end of the season

Luis Suarez ‘must be laughing his socks off’ at Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Luis Suarez ‘must be laughing his socks off’ at Barcelona

No big signings for Barcelona anytime soon, says presidential candidate Font
  • 17 May 2021

No big signings for Barcelona anytime soon, says presidential candidate Font

Odegaard reveals which Arsenal player he idolised growing up
  • 19 May 2021

Odegaard reveals which Arsenal player he idolised growing up

Liverpool urged to sign Upamecano by former player Peter Crouch
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool urged to sign Upamecano by former player Peter Crouch

Jack Wilshere impresses and scores in first start for new club Bournemouth
  • 19 May 2021

Jack Wilshere impresses and scores in first start for new club Bournemouth

Man Utd transfer news: Solskjaer details January plans
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd transfer news: Solskjaer details January plans

Eriksen stays with Inter, but he needs to be more determined, says Conte
  • 19 May 2021

Eriksen stays with Inter, but he needs to be more determined, says Conte

Official: Sevilla sign €6m Papu Gomez from Atalanta
  • 17 May 2021

Official: Sevilla sign €6m Papu Gomez from Atalanta

If Man Utd win the Premier League, Pogba might stay – Ferdinand
  • 19 May 2021

If Man Utd win the Premier League, Pogba might stay – Ferdinand

Solskjaer confirms no new deal on the table at Man Utd as of yet
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer confirms no new deal on the table at Man Utd as of yet

Mustafi’s father says his son’s contract will not be terminated by Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Mustafi’s father says his son’s contract will not be terminated by Arsenal

Diego Costa would win Man City the Premier League, insists Micah Richards
  • 19 May 2021

Diego Costa would win Man City the Premier League, insists Micah Richards

The issue holding up Jesse Lingard’s loan move from Man Utd to West Ham
  • 19 May 2021

The issue holding up Jesse Lingard’s loan move from Man Utd to West Ham

Tuchel and Chelsea a ‘marriage made in hell’ says former Blues striker
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel and Chelsea a ‘marriage made in hell’ says former Blues striker

Laporta warns PSG to be ‘respectful’ to Barcelona with Messi pursuit
  • 19 May 2021

Laporta warns PSG to be ‘respectful’ to Barcelona with Messi pursuit

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement
  • 19 May 2021

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role
  • 19 May 2021

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role