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

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

Neymar, Al-Hilal
  • 19 Jan 2024

Romano reveals the truth behind surprising Neymar Al-Hilal contract rumour

Jim Ratcliffe, Shiekh Jassim, Man Utd, 2023
  • 19 Jan 2024

Furious Qataris insist they met £4.5bn Man Utd valuation and provided proof of funds

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea, 2023/24
  • 10 Jan 2024

Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea’s €124million flop no one is talking about

Jurgen Klopp, Luis Diaz
  • 21 Dec 2023

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hypocrite for fixture congestion claims

Ander Barrenetxea, Real Sociedad, 2023/24
  • 8 Nov 2023

Who is Ander Barrenetxea? Real Sociedad winger starring in the Champions League

Guido Rodriguez, Real Betis
  • 6 Nov 2023

Who is Guido Rodriguez? The Real Betis midfield star chased by Man Utd

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for Real Madrid vs Barcelona, 2023/24
  • 29 Oct 2023

The seven best Clasico debuts of all time

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland
  • 17 Oct 2023

Who is Jobe Bellingham? 18-year-old brother of Jude linked with Real Madrid move

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2022-23
  • 29 Jul 2023

Who is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star on the radar of the Premier League's elite