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

Milan close to signing Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg
  • 19 May 2021

Milan close to signing Mohamed Simakan from Strasbourg

Braithwaite: Barcelona signings won’t scare me
  • 17 May 2021

Braithwaite: Barcelona signings won’t scare me

Conte on Inter signings: I want nobody in January
  • 19 May 2021

Conte on Inter signings: I want nobody in January

Man Utd should have Haaland lead the line for the next decade, says Owen
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd should have Haaland lead the line for the next decade, says Owen

Sergio Ramos: Who could replace him at Real Madrid?
  • 19 May 2021

Sergio Ramos: Who could replace him at Real Madrid?

Ramos leaving would be a mistake for player and club, says former Real Madrid director
  • 24 May 2021

Ramos leaving would be a mistake for player and club, says former Real Madrid director

Camavinga to discuss ‘pros and cons’ of leaving Rennes this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Camavinga to discuss ‘pros and cons’ of leaving Rennes this summer

Zidane: I want Ramos to stay, but you never know what will happen
  • 19 May 2021

Zidane: I want Ramos to stay, but you never know what will happen

Koeman: Barcelona need a president in to discuss signings
  • 17 May 2021

Koeman: Barcelona need a president in to discuss signings

Moise Kean transfer update provided by Ancelotti
  • 19 May 2021

Moise Kean transfer update provided by Ancelotti

Man Utd seeking to sell at least two players in January, Solskjaer confirms
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd seeking to sell at least two players in January, Solskjaer confirms

Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal chose Pepe over me in 2019
  • 19 May 2021

Wilfried Zaha: Arsenal chose Pepe over me in 2019

Royston Drenthe returns to Spain with Racing Murcia after failed rap career
  • 19 May 2021

Royston Drenthe returns to Spain with Racing Murcia after failed rap career

Man Utd ahead of Milan in race to sign Soumare
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd ahead of Milan in race to sign Soumare

Omar Rekik pictured at Arsenal training ground before completing deal
  • 19 May 2021

Omar Rekik pictured at Arsenal training ground before completing deal

Arsenal take out £120m Bank of England loan to deal with pandemic losses
  • 20 May 2021

Arsenal take out £120m Bank of England loan to deal with pandemic losses

Ozil can leave Arsenal if it suits all parties – Arteta
  • 11 Aug 2021

Ozil can leave Arsenal if it suits all parties – Arteta

Van de Beek urged to leave Man Utd after just six months to boost Euro 2020 hopes
  • 19 May 2021

Van de Beek urged to leave Man Utd after just six months to boost Euro 2020 hopes

Beckham wants Phil Neville as new Inter Miami boss
  • 17 May 2021

Beckham wants Phil Neville as new Inter Miami boss

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd