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

Christian Eriksen playing for Denmark at Euro 2020 before his cardiac arrest
  • 8 Jan 2022

Could Eriksen complete a return to Tottenham?

Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring for Inter v Salernitana in Serie A
  • 8 Jan 2022

Alexis Sanchez could make sensational Premier League return

Diego Lainez, Betis
  • 8 Jan 2022

5 players who could join PSG in January

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
  • 8 Jan 2022

Which Premier League players will play at Africa Cup of Nations?

Former RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick
  • 7 Jan 2022

Rangnick suggests Man Utd won't sign a midfielder

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 7 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Frenkie De Jong to Man Utd or Arsenal?

Dusan Vlahovic celebrates scoring for Fiorentina in Serie A
  • 7 Jan 2022

What Man City need in January transfer window

Arteta blames Balogun’s agent for delay in contract negotiations
  • 7 Jan 2022

Does Arsenal striker exodus mean a huge January signing is likely?

Franck Kessie of AC Milan in a Serie A match vs Hellas Verona.
  • 6 Jan 2022

Kessie in, Dele out: What Tottenham need in January transfer window

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 6 Jan 2022

The five Tottenham players who could leave in January

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 6 Jan 2022

Xavi provides insight into Coutinho's Barcelona future

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.
  • 5 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Rebel Aubameyang to Barcelona or Newcastle?

Kylian Mbappe at the 2021 Ballon d'Or Awards
  • 5 Jan 2022

10 players who could join Real Madrid in January

Matthijs de Ligt, Alvaro Morata, Juventus
  • 5 Jan 2022

De Ligt and Morata told to 'think twice' over Barca move by ex-Camp Nou star

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 5 Jan 2022

Dembele 'laughs at' Barcelona's ultimatum

Would Alexander Isak be an ideal signing for Barcelona?
  • 3 Jan 2022

Who is Alexander Isak? The super Swede interesting Arsenal and Chelsea

Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina, 2021/22
  • 3 Jan 2022

10 players who could join Arsenal in January

Pep Guardiola and Raheem Sterling, Man CIty
  • 3 Jan 2022

The five Man City players who could leave in January

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 2 Jan 2022

10 players who could join Man City in January

Romelu Lukaku, Aston Villa v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 2 Jan 2022

Three players who could replace Lukaku at Chelsea