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

Ramos out, Hazard in doubt: The Real Madrid players who could leave after Zidane departure
  • 27 May 2021

Ramos out, Hazard in doubt: The Real Madrid players who could leave after Zidane departure

The 10 highest tacklers in the Premier League in 2020/21
  • 27 May 2021

The 10 highest tacklers in the Premier League in 2020/21

‘I was told to drop Depay and Aouar’ – Ex-Lyon boss in stunning Juninho rant
  • 27 May 2021

‘I was told to drop Depay and Aouar’ – Ex-Lyon boss in stunning Juninho rant

How Barcelona could line up with Wijnaldum next season
  • 27 May 2021

How Barcelona could line up with Wijnaldum next season

Who is Yeremi Pino? The Villarreal wonderkid set to take on Man Utd in the Europa League final
  • 27 May 2021

Who is Yeremi Pino? The Villarreal wonderkid set to take on Man Utd in the Europa League final

The 10 highest dribblers in the Premier League
  • 27 May 2021

The 10 highest dribblers in the Premier League

Tottenham warned that Son could follow Kane out the exit door
  • 27 May 2021

Tottenham warned that Son could follow Kane out the exit door

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta
  • 12 Aug 2021

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta

Vieira confirms Daniel Ek will keep attempting to buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke
  • 27 May 2021

Vieira confirms Daniel Ek will keep attempting to buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke

Pau Torres hands cryptic transfer blow to Man Utd: ‘I only see myself in yellow’
  • 27 May 2021

Pau Torres hands cryptic transfer blow to Man Utd: ‘I only see myself in yellow’

CONFIRMED: Luka Modric to stay at Real Madrid after signing contract extension
  • 27 May 2021

CONFIRMED: Luka Modric to stay at Real Madrid after signing contract extension

Which Premier League team had the most penalties in 2020/21?
  • 27 May 2021

Which Premier League team had the most penalties in 2020/21?

Cavani’s former team-mate believes he can play alongside Haaland or Kane at Man Utd
  • 26 May 2021

Cavani’s former team-mate believes he can play alongside Haaland or Kane at Man Utd

Harry Maguire reveals why he turned down Man City for Man Utd in 2019
  • 27 May 2021

Harry Maguire reveals why he turned down Man City for Man Utd in 2019

La Liga Team of the Season, starring Messi and Oblak
  • 27 May 2021

La Liga Team of the Season, starring Messi and Oblak

Premier League Team of the Season, starring Bruno Fernandes and De Bruyne
  • 27 May 2021

Premier League Team of the Season, starring Bruno Fernandes and De Bruyne

The 10 highest scorers in the Premier League in 2020/21
  • 27 May 2021

The 10 highest scorers in the Premier League in 2020/21

Miss me Leo? Barcelona threw away title gifting Suarez to Atletico
  • 7 Jun 2021

Miss me Leo? Barcelona threw away title gifting Suarez to Atletico

How Man Utd blew €196m in one summer on flops Di Maria, Falcao & Rojo
  • 24 May 2021

How Man Utd blew €196m in one summer on flops Di Maria, Falcao & Rojo

How Milan sold Shevchenko to Chelsea for £40m only to win the Champions League
  • 25 May 2021

How Milan sold Shevchenko to Chelsea for £40m only to win the Champions League