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

Southampton’s Hasenhuttl dismisses Man United rumours
  • 10 Mar 2022

Hasenhuttl responds to Man Utd job speculation

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, 2021/22
  • 10 Mar 2022

Rashford shouldn't be questioning Man Utd future yet

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021-22
  • 10 Mar 2022

Raphinha and the stars Chelsea can no longer sign this summer

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 10 Mar 2022

‘Our club is finished’ – Chelsea fans rage after Abramovich sanction

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Besiktas
  • 9 Mar 2022

Barcelona told to make 'great efforts' to sign Haaland by club legend

Dani Alves, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Dani Alves: Barcelona transfer deals could cast doubt on his future

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Ronaldo's Man Utd career hits a new low as Rangnick torment continues

Xherdan Shaqiri, Chicago Fire, 2021-22
  • 8 Mar 2022

The 10 MLS players with the highest price tag

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 8 Mar 2022

How PSG will line up with Ronaldo and Messi next season

Armando Broja, Southampton, 2021/22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Ramsey and the 10 England players to explode the last six months

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
  • 7 Mar 2022

Liverpool legend believes Salah will sign a new deal 'soon'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo
  • 7 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Real Madrid youngster

Robert Lewandowski celebrates during Barcelona v Bayern Munich
  • 5 Mar 2022

What are Arsenal's chances of signing Robert Lewandowski?

Toby Collyer, Man Utd
  • 5 Mar 2022

Who is Toby Collyer? Brighton starlet who has agreed Man Utd move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 5 Mar 2022

Why did Arsenal not sign a striker to replace Aubameyang?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter
  • 5 Mar 2022

The 10 Serie A players with the highest price tag

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 5 Mar 2022

Haaland to Barca? Xavi responds to transfer rumours

Anthony Martial, Sevilla, 2021-22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Five clubs who could sign Martial this summer

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 4 Mar 2022

Abramovich and five owners who left their clubs in disgrace

Romeo Lavia, Manchester City
  • 4 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Man City youngster