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

Diego Costa would add ‘character’ to the Arsenal squad, says Gallas
  • 19 May 2021

Diego Costa would add ‘character’ to the Arsenal squad, says Gallas

Jovic retains belief that things will work out at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Jovic retains belief that things will work out at Real Madrid

Lampard in danger of being sacked by Chelsea after spending so much – Gallas
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard in danger of being sacked by Chelsea after spending so much – Gallas

Why Gareth Bale’s loan to Tottenham hasn’t worked
  • 19 May 2021

Why Gareth Bale’s loan to Tottenham hasn’t worked

Milan close to signing Soualiho Meite from Torino
  • 19 May 2021

Milan close to signing Soualiho Meite from Torino

Official: Luka Jovic joins Eintracht Frankfurt from Real Madrid on loan
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Luka Jovic joins Eintracht Frankfurt from Real Madrid on loan

Pato dreams of Milan return to partner Ibrahimovic
  • 19 May 2021

Pato dreams of Milan return to partner Ibrahimovic

Where will Lucas Torreira go if his Atletico loan is cut short?
  • 19 May 2021

Where will Lucas Torreira go if his Atletico loan is cut short?

Mustafi set to stay at Arsenal with Arteta insisting the German is part of his plans
  • 17 May 2021

Mustafi set to stay at Arsenal with Arteta insisting the German is part of his plans

Boulaye Dia: West Ham targeting Reims striker to replace Haller
  • 19 May 2021

Boulaye Dia: West Ham targeting Reims striker to replace Haller

Emery: I tried to help Ozil with his performances at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Emery: I tried to help Ozil with his performances at Arsenal

Official: Atletico Madrid sign Moussa Dembele from Lyon
  • 19 May 2021

Official: Atletico Madrid sign Moussa Dembele from Lyon

Could Haaland really move to Barcelona this summer?
  • 17 May 2021

Could Haaland really move to Barcelona this summer?

Eric Garcia to Barcelona: Why it could now happen in January
  • 19 May 2021

Eric Garcia to Barcelona: Why it could now happen in January

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Fabinho amid Real Madrid talk
  • 11 Aug 2021

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Fabinho amid Real Madrid talk

Man City, Juventus, Milan – Where will Manuel Locatelli end up?
  • 19 May 2021

Man City, Juventus, Milan – Where will Manuel Locatelli end up?

Man Utd target Trippier goes second in La Liga for assists
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd target Trippier goes second in La Liga for assists

Ferdinand questions why Ozil is being ousted at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Ferdinand questions why Ozil is being ousted at Arsenal

Mourinho takes umbrage to questions over Winks future
  • 19 May 2021

Mourinho takes umbrage to questions over Winks future

Simeone confirms Atletico in ‘advanced’ talks over Moussa Dembele
  • 19 May 2021

Simeone confirms Atletico in ‘advanced’ talks over Moussa Dembele