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

Slaven Bilic sacked by West Brom after Man City draw
  • 19 May 2021

Slaven Bilic sacked by West Brom after Man City draw

Leverkusen close to tying down three major stars to new deals to warn off January suitors
  • 19 May 2021

Leverkusen close to tying down three major stars to new deals to warn off January suitors

Son wants to stay at Spurs for life – Mourinho
  • 19 May 2021

Son wants to stay at Spurs for life – Mourinho

Olmo wanted by Barcelona and Milan before Leipzig move
  • 19 May 2021

Olmo wanted by Barcelona and Milan before Leipzig move

Ozil’s agent tips him for Serie A move: ‘Maybe one day’
  • 19 May 2021

Ozil’s agent tips him for Serie A move: ‘Maybe one day’

Depay Barcelona move in doubt as he admits other clubs could be interested
  • 19 May 2021

Depay Barcelona move in doubt as he admits other clubs could be interested

Giroud turned down Bordeaux move to play at the highest level, says former Arsenal captain
  • 17 May 2021

Giroud turned down Bordeaux move to play at the highest level, says former Arsenal captain

Nuno Mendes – the wonderkid wanted by Man Utd, Real Madrid, and Juventus
  • 17 May 2021

Nuno Mendes – the wonderkid wanted by Man Utd, Real Madrid, and Juventus

Arsenal not looking for transfers in January to solve current crisis
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal not looking for transfers in January to solve current crisis

Who could replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield Utd boss?
  • 19 May 2021

Who could replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield Utd boss?

Chris Wilder to be kept as Sheffield Utd boss even if they are relegated
  • 19 May 2021

Chris Wilder to be kept as Sheffield Utd boss even if they are relegated

Football Manager 2021: Bundesliga transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Bundesliga transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: Serie A transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Serie A transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: La Liga transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: La Liga transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: Championship transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Championship transfer budgets

Dele Alli to PSG – why it could happen in January
  • 19 May 2021

Dele Alli to PSG – why it could happen in January

Man Utd keen to sign a new centre-back – who are they targeting?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd keen to sign a new centre-back – who are they targeting?

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?
  • 19 May 2021

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?

Rashford pledges future to Man Utd: I can’t see myself wearing another shirt
  • 19 May 2021

Rashford pledges future to Man Utd: I can’t see myself wearing another shirt

Vazquez yet to renew at Real Madrid: ‘It’s complicated’
  • 17 May 2021

Vazquez yet to renew at Real Madrid: ‘It’s complicated’