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

Klopp slams Liverpool rebuild suggestions: ‘The world is a crazy place!’
  • 19 May 2021

Klopp slams Liverpool rebuild suggestions: ‘The world is a crazy place!’

Who wouldn’t want to work with Mbappe: Pochettino says PSG ace is happy at the club
  • 19 May 2021

Who wouldn’t want to work with Mbappe: Pochettino says PSG ace is happy at the club

Rooney urged to manage like ‘ferocious’ Diego Simeone by Neville
  • 19 May 2021

Rooney urged to manage like ‘ferocious’ Diego Simeone by Neville

Solskjaer not interested in ‘quick fix’ signings for Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer not interested in ‘quick fix’ signings for Man Utd

No other team can afford Mbappe or Neymar’s wages, says PSG boss
  • 19 May 2021

No other team can afford Mbappe or Neymar’s wages, says PSG boss

Pochettino: I nearly worked with Messi in the past
  • 17 May 2021

Pochettino: I nearly worked with Messi in the past

Man Utd news: When will Amad Diallo debut?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd news: When will Amad Diallo debut?

Man City transfer news: Guardiola confirms January plans
  • 19 May 2021

Man City transfer news: Guardiola confirms January plans

Man Utd confident over Van de Beek future, says Van der Sar
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd confident over Van de Beek future, says Van der Sar

Ibrahimovic on Mandzukic deal: ‘now there are two of us to scare opponents!’
  • 19 May 2021

Ibrahimovic on Mandzukic deal: ‘now there are two of us to scare opponents!’

Werner-Torres comparisons shot down by Frank Lampard
  • 19 May 2021

Werner-Torres comparisons shot down by Frank Lampard

West Ham actively trying to sign players at the moment, confirms Moyes
  • 19 May 2021

West Ham actively trying to sign players at the moment, confirms Moyes

Chelsea transfer news: Lampard confirms club don’t need to sell to buy in January
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea transfer news: Lampard confirms club don’t need to sell to buy in January

Juan Mata could return to Valencia this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Juan Mata could return to Valencia this summer

PSG following Messi situation at Barcelona ‘closely’, says Leonardo
  • 17 May 2021

PSG following Messi situation at Barcelona ‘closely’, says Leonardo

Salah might want Real Madrid or Barcelona move, but they can’t afford him, says Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

Salah might want Real Madrid or Barcelona move, but they can’t afford him, says Carragher

Man Utd need a right-winger and a centre-back to move to next level – Neville
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd need a right-winger and a centre-back to move to next level – Neville

Inter confirm ‘no investments’ to be made in new players in January
  • 19 May 2021

Inter confirm ‘no investments’ to be made in new players in January

No Diego Costa for Wolves as Nuno reveals January plans
  • 19 May 2021

No Diego Costa for Wolves as Nuno reveals January plans

Manuel Locatelli won’t be signing for Man City this January
  • 19 May 2021

Manuel Locatelli won’t be signing for Man City this January