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

Aguibou Camara, Olympiacos midfielder wanted by Liverpool
  • 24 Nov 2021

Who is Aguibou Camara? The Olympiacos sensation watched by Liverpool, Leicester and Newcastle

Former Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde
  • 23 Nov 2021

Rating the chances of each Man Utd managerial candidate

Mauricio Pochettino
  • 23 Nov 2021

Will Pochettino be first manager to coach both Ronaldo and Messi?

Baghdad Bounedjah
  • 23 Nov 2021

Xavi bids for Al Sadd veteran with 169 goals in 165 games

Mauricio Pochettino, linked with Man Utd
  • 23 Nov 2021

How much compensation will Man Utd have to pay for Pochettino?

If Man Utd or Man City pay up, Pau Torres will leave, says Villarreal president
  • 23 Nov 2021

Pau Torres: Why I rejected Tottenham

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Man Utd
  • 23 Nov 2021

Is Zlatan right? Are Man Utd stuck in the past?

Lionel Messi, Xavi Barcelona
  • 23 Nov 2021

Messi: Xavi will help Barcelona grow

Harry Maguire, Man Utd v Atalanta, 2021-22
  • 23 Nov 2021

How Man Utd captain Maguire reacted to Solskjaer's sacking

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 22 Nov 2021

How Solskjaer could result in Real Madrid losing out on Mbappe

Steve Bruce, Newcastle, 2021-22
  • 22 Nov 2021

Would anyone be surprised if Man Utd hired Steve Bruce?

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd against Newcastle
  • 22 Nov 2021

How did Ronaldo react to Solskjaer's Man Utd dismissal?

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 22 Nov 2021

Neville: Pochettino would ditch PSG for Man Utd

Roma, Felix Afena-Gyan
  • 22 Nov 2021

Who is Felix Afena-Gyan? Roma sensation unleashed by Mourinho

Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserve a new contract at Man United?
  • 21 Nov 2021

‘Too late, damage done’ – football world reacts to Solskjaer sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 21 Nov 2021

Who will be in charge for Man Utd's next game?

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours
  • 21 Nov 2021

Solskjaer sacked as Man Utd manager

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 19 Nov 2021

Fabregas: Playing freedom non-existent under Conte

Francesco Totti, Cska Moscow v Roma, 2014
  • 19 Nov 2021

Totti, Gerrard and eight players who almost joined Real Madrid

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 19 Nov 2021

Tuchel provides contract updates on Christensen and Rudiger