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

La Liga president Tebas suggests Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico will not be punished for Super League
  • 19 May 2021

La Liga president Tebas suggests Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico will not be punished for Super League

Thomas Partey backed to become one of the world’s best midfielders by former Atletico team-mate
  • 19 May 2021

Thomas Partey backed to become one of the world’s best midfielders by former Atletico team-mate

Arteta still feels ‘supported’ by club hierarchy despite Super League deceit
  • 17 May 2021

Arteta still feels ‘supported’ by club hierarchy despite Super League deceit

Willian wants MLS move – but only after he has won trophies with Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Willian wants MLS move – but only after he has won trophies with Arsenal

Klinsmann refuses to rule himself out for Tottenham job – ‘anything can happen’
  • 19 May 2021

Klinsmann refuses to rule himself out for Tottenham job – ‘anything can happen’

Bale aims dig at Mourinho: ‘Tottenham are a team who need to attack’
  • 19 May 2021

Bale aims dig at Mourinho: ‘Tottenham are a team who need to attack’

Mbappe and Haaland deals now ‘impossible’ without Super League, says Florentino Perez
  • 17 May 2021

Mbappe and Haaland deals now ‘impossible’ without Super League, says Florentino Perez

Former Chelsea star says Mourinho doesn’t give his players anything
  • 19 May 2021

Former Chelsea star says Mourinho doesn’t give his players anything

Everton announce new contract for Director of Football Marcel Brands
  • 17 May 2021

Everton announce new contract for Director of Football Marcel Brands

‘Super League nothing but the worst case of bullying from powerful people’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Super League nothing but the worst case of bullying from powerful people’

Atletico Madrid and Inter the first non-English sides to abandon Super League
  • 19 May 2021

Atletico Madrid and Inter the first non-English sides to abandon Super League

Gary Neville calls for Glazers to be next as Ed Woodward resigns from Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Gary Neville calls for Glazers to be next as Ed Woodward resigns from Man Utd

Liverpool owner John W Henry issues public apology to fans over Super League plans
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool owner John W Henry issues public apology to fans over Super League plans

How could Italy line up without players from Super League clubs?
  • 17 May 2021

How could Italy line up without players from Super League clubs?

14 remaining Premier League clubs ‘unanimously and vigorously reject’ Super League
  • 19 May 2021

14 remaining Premier League clubs ‘unanimously and vigorously reject’ Super League

Guardiola negative on Super League: ‘Sport is not a sport when success is guaranteed’
  • 17 May 2021

Guardiola negative on Super League: ‘Sport is not a sport when success is guaranteed’

How could Spain line up without players from Super League clubs?
  • 17 May 2021

How could Spain line up without players from Super League clubs?

European giants like Ajax and Celtic face ‘the end’ if Super League goes ahead
  • 17 May 2021

European giants like Ajax and Celtic face ‘the end’ if Super League goes ahead

Super League chairman Florentino Perez wants to bin 90-minute matches
  • 17 May 2021

Super League chairman Florentino Perez wants to bin 90-minute matches

Gary Neville fumes at ‘Big Six’ owners – ‘It is absolutely critical we stop these scavengers’
  • 7 Jun 2021

Gary Neville fumes at ‘Big Six’ owners – ‘It is absolutely critical we stop these scavengers’