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

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 27 Jan 2022

The major factor blocking Aubameyang's move to Milan

Wolves winger Adama Traore
  • 27 Jan 2022

Why Adama Traore should go to Tottenham instead of Barcelona

Ronald Araujo, Barcelona
  • 27 Jan 2022

Real Madrid planning sensational move for Barca contract rebel

Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates for PSG against RB Leipzig in the Champions League
  • 27 Jan 2022

Arsenal receive blow as Wijnaldum suggests he is content at PSG

Adama Traore, Wolves
  • 26 Jan 2022

Five players who could join Tottenham before January window closes

Anthony Martial has been put up for sale by Man Utd
  • 26 Jan 2022

Ferdinand: Martial went from 'ultra special' to 'not good enough' at Man Utd

Juventus attacker Alvaro Morata playing for Spain at Euro 2020
  • 26 Jan 2022

Five players who could join Barcelona before January window closes

‘Amad Diallo will challenge for the Ballon d’Or in five years’
  • 26 Jan 2022

Two concrete options for Amad as Man Utd open to loan deal

Aaron Ramsey, Juventus, Serie A
  • 26 Jan 2022

Ramsey threatened with exile by Juventus for refusing transfers

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  • 24 Jan 2022

Five players who could join Arsenal before January window closes

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick
  • 24 Jan 2022

Man Utd identify FOUR major signings for summer 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 24 Jan 2022

The three clauses in Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
  • 24 Jan 2022

Wenger: Why I rejected PSG’s millions

Guardiola, Tuchel and Klopp
  • 22 Jan 2022

Why does the Premier League have so many German bosses? Pep has his say

Igor Diveev, CSKA Moscow
  • 24 Jan 2022

Who is Igor Diveev? The Russian previously linked with Man Utd and Arsenal

Liverpool legend believes Aaron Ramsey would be ‘a good signing’ for his former club
  • 22 Jan 2022

Arsenal are running out of options - they need to bring back Aaron Ramsey

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Man Utd vs Villarreal in the Champions League
  • 22 Jan 2022

FIFA 22 ratings: The 20 best shooters on the game

Luis Suarez, Atletico Madrid, 2021/22
  • 22 Jan 2022

Could former Liverpool star Luis Suarez really sign for Aston Villa?

Charlie Patino, Arsenal
  • 22 Jan 2022

FIFA 22: The best bargains on career mode

Cristiano Ronaldo angry at being subbed at Brentford
  • 21 Jan 2022

Rangnick explains why Ronaldo was subbed against Brentford