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

Jack Fletcher, Darren Fletcher
  • 8 Nov 2025

Darren Fletcher's son saves 88-year-old Man Utd record

Leny Yoro, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 8 Nov 2025

Does Leny Yoro regret choosing Man Utd over Real Madrid?

Man Utd summer signings, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Senne Lammens, Matheus Cunha
  • 7 Nov 2025

Man Utd's new transfer policy is working - 'drama' has left the building

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd
  • 4 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo laments lack of structure at Man Utd: 'Ruben Amorim can't perform miracles'

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26, golden boot
  • 4 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement BOMBSHELL

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 4 Nov 2025

Roman Abramovich controversy: Ukraine war victims may receive less than half of £2.35bn Chelsea sale

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 4 Nov 2025

Florian Wirtz defended yet again, this time by former boss Xabi Alonso

Kobbie Mainoo, Man Utd, 2025/26
  • 1 Nov 2025

Ruben Amorim explains Kobbie Mainoo's lack of minutes at Man Utd

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd
  • 31 Oct 2025

Wayne Rooney nearly signed for surprise Premier League club before Man Utd swooped in

Eto'o and Ibrahimovic swap deal involving Barcelona and Inter
  • 30 Oct 2025

Zlatan-Eto’o & the top 10 swap deals in football history

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, El Clasico
  • 25 Oct 2025

Messi vs Ronaldo: Who is the king of El Clasico?

The Premier League's biggest salaries: Mo Salah, Raheem Sterling, Erling Haaland
  • 25 Oct 2025

Football Manager 26: What are the transfers budgets for every club in the top five leagues?

Jurgen Klopp, 2024
  • 20 Oct 2025

Jurgen Klopp reveals why he turned down Man Utd job

David Beckham, Inter Miami
  • 20 Oct 2025

David Beckham asked to lead Man Utd takeover by UAE consortium

Gilberto Mora, Club Tijuana
  • 16 Oct 2025

Real Madrid step up pursuit of 17-year-old Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora

The Premier League's biggest salaries: Mo Salah, Raheem Sterling, Erling Haaland
  • 16 Oct 2025

Premier League clubs set to vote on 'salary cap' with Man Utd and Man City the main opposition

Harry Kane, Bayern, 2025/26
  • 16 Oct 2025

Harry Kane warned against Tottenham return: 'It's a downgrade' from Bayern

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26
  • 13 Oct 2025

Klopp defends Wirtz after slow Liverpool start: 'He is a once in a century talent'

Jack Wilshere, Arsenal, 2024/25
  • 13 Oct 2025

Former Arsenal star Wilshere gets first full-time manager role

Andre Villas-Boas, Chelsea
  • 11 Oct 2025

Chelsea have 'RADICALISED' the transfer market, says ex-boss Villas-Boas