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

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 4 Feb 2022

Conte laments transfer mistakes made at Spurs before his arrival

Declan Rice playing for West Ham in 2021/22
  • 4 Feb 2022

Man Utd told to 'break the bank' to sign Rice from West Ham

Bailey Cadamarteri
  • 4 Feb 2022

Who is Bailey Cadamarteri? Sheffield Wednesday youngster attracting Man City

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 4 Feb 2022

The 10 La Liga players to explode in the last six months

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 3 Feb 2022

How much will Arsenal save on wages from Aubameyang move?

Xavi Simons, Paris Saint-Germain
  • 3 Feb 2022

Messi's scathing assessment of Barcelona transfer target

Jesse Lingard, Man Utd v Young Boys
  • 3 Feb 2022

Rangnick explains why Man Utd denied Lingard January move

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk celebrate as Liverpool beat Everton
  • 3 Feb 2022

The 10 Premier League players to explode in the last six months

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 3 Feb 2022

Chelsea star explains why Hazard is failing at Real Madrid

Reo Hatate, Celtic
  • 3 Feb 2022

The next Van Dijk? Hatate can be an EPL superstar for Arsenal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 1 Feb 2022

Ronaldo to Barcelona & January’s five most ridiculous transfer rumours

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 1 Feb 2022

Arsenal legend slams Man Utd signing of Pogba

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 1 Feb 2022

Five players who failed to get the transfer they needed

Woodward to step down as Man Utd chairman after 2021
  • 1 Feb 2022

CEO Ed Woodward officially leaves Man Utd

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 1 Feb 2022

Aubameyang breaks Real Madrid promise to grandfather after Barcelona move

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  • 1 Feb 2022

The 10 biggest spenders of January window

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 1 Feb 2022

Dele Alli leaves Tottenham for Everton

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 31 Jan 2022

Barcelona sign Arsenal striker Aubameyang

Luis Diaz, Porto, Liverpool target
  • 31 Jan 2022

How did Liverpool sign Luis Diaz on the cheap?

Yves Bissouma, Brighton
  • 31 Jan 2022

Tottenham and Man Utd left frustrated at £50m pricetag of transfer target