Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Writer

Content writer covering football, formula 1 and movies

15+
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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

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Man Utd make 'final decision' on €95m flop Antony

Marouane Fellaini David de Gea Manchester United
  • 3 Feb 2024

De Gea and Lingard among players paying tribute to retiring Man Utd star

Mason Greenwood Getafe
  • 3 Feb 2024

Getafe boss defends 'exemplary' Greenwood after alleged Bellingham slur

Kylian Mbappe PSG
  • 4 Feb 2024

Mbappe drops bombshell Real Madrid transfer decision

Marcus Rashford Manchester United
  • 3 Feb 2024

Rashford slammed by Souness: He is a bad apple!

Andrea Cambiaso Juventus
  • 3 Feb 2024

Real Madrid line up Alphonso Davies alternative at left back

Curtis Jones Liverpool
  • 3 Feb 2024

Liverpool rivals ready to pounce for Curtis Jones

Kylian Mbappé
  • 3 Feb 2024

Major Mbappe future news expected in next few days

Zubimendi
  • 3 Feb 2024

Arsenal to battle Euro heavyweights for €65m Spain midfielder

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid, 2022/23
  • 25 Jan 2024

Ancelotti sparks Real Madrid transfer war with 'best in the world' claim

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
  • 25 Jan 2024

Man Utd make season-defining transfer decision

Brendan Rodgers, Leicester, 2022/23
  • 25 Jan 2024

Brendan Rodgers gives Arsenal hope of signing Partey successor

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
  • 25 Jan 2024

Arsenal star sends Arteta clear transfer message

Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Guardiola
  • 25 Jan 2024

Man City beat Chelsea and Barcelona to 'new Messi' signing

Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund, 2023/24
  • 25 Jan 2024

USMNT star Gio Reyna to leave Dortmund as TWO agreements reached

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
  • 19 Jan 2024

Liverpool urged to gazump Arsenal and Chelsea in race for superstar striker

Kalvin Phillips, Man City
  • 19 Jan 2024

West Ham lead Crystal Palace in chase for Man City outcast Phillips

Philippe Clement, Rangers
  • 19 Jan 2024

Rangers receive TWO massive transfer updates as West Ham slayer eyed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, Brexit
  • 19 Jan 2024

Forgotten Arsenal defender wanted by Marseille in shock January transfer

Wilfried Gnonto celebrates scoring a goal
  • 19 Jan 2024

Leeds' shock Gnonto replacement revealed as permanent £20m deal moves close