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

Douglas Luiz, Juventus, 2025/26
  • 22 Jan 2026

Chelsea chase shock Douglas Luiz deal - Ornstein

Tomas Cvancara, Celtic
  • 21 Jan 2026

Who is Tomas Cvancara? The man burdened with ending Celtic's striker problem

Oliver Glasner, Man Utd
  • 21 Jan 2026

From FA Cup winners to a January crisis - what has happened to Crystal Palace?

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce
  • 14 Jan 2026

'Florentino Perez's plan is to bring Mourinho back to Real Madrid'

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid
  • 14 Jan 2026

Jude Bellingham reacts to Alonso sack rumours: What a load of s***!

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26
  • 13 Jan 2026

Xabi Alonso sends farewell WARNING to Real Madrid after player power struggles

Jürgen Klopp, Real Madrid
  • 13 Jan 2026

Jurgen Klopp issues clear response to Real Madrid rumours

Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil, World Cup
  • 7 Jan 2026

Neymar announces huge decision to aid World Cup dream

January Transfer Window
  • 2 Jan 2026

What all 20 Premier League clubs have planned for the January transfer window

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 31 Dec 2025

Carragher: €72m Gyokeres is NOT good enough to start for Arsenal

Diogo Jota, Liverpool
  • 27 Dec 2025

Jurgen Klopp pays tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool versus Wolves

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 27 Dec 2025

Premier League sides warned against pursuing spectacular Neymar transfer

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, 2025
  • 27 Dec 2025

Newell's Old Boys presidential candidate explains what needs to happen for Messi to return

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001
  • 24 Dec 2025

How Rangers spent a fortune but still lost the treble to Celtic in 2001

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree
  • 20 Dec 2025

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree

Ronaldinho at PSG
  • 20 Dec 2025

Ronaldinho and and eight players who almost joined Man Utd

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 6 Dec 2025

10 controversies that currently surround the 2026 World Cup

World Cup, England, Spain
  • 5 Dec 2025

2026 World Cup draw: The Winners and Losers

Mauricio Pochettino, USA
  • 5 Dec 2025

USA's 2026 World Cup opponents: A deep dive on Group D rivals

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd
  • 20 Nov 2025

Wayne Rooney leaves Gary Neville speechless after revealing biggest wage at Man Utd