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

Pedro Goncalves, Sporting CP, 2023/24
  • 17 Mar 2024

Who is Pedro Goncalves? The Sporting sensation wanted by Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2023-24
  • 3 Mar 2024

Ten Hag shows his love for Rashford after Man City wondergoal

Referee Paul Tierney criticised after Darwin Nunez scores a vital goal
  • 2 Mar 2024

‘Basic refereeing error’ – Liverpool gifted vital goal in Premier League title race

Fabrizio Romano
  • 29 Feb 2024

Fabrizio Romano, a Man Utd-linked wonderkid and a shocking transfer expose

Real Madrid 2024/25
  • 26 Feb 2024

The Real Madrid XI that will dominate football for a decade

Jorrel Hato Ajax
  • 8 Feb 2024

Arsenal to sell Kiwior to fund deal for world's most promising left-back

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

'Madrid or renewal' - Why Haaland's future depends on Mbappe deal

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Mbappe would make Barca WORSE says Deco

Antonio Conte
  • 8 Feb 2024

Big-name Premier League winner throws his name in the ring for Barca job

Ousmane Diomande Ivory Coast
  • 8 Feb 2024

Arsenal still interested in €80m defender despite Afcon nightmare

Kylian Mbappe PSG
  • 8 Feb 2024

Mbappe already 'most insufferable player' in Real Madrid history

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