Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

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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

Harry Kane must fancy joining Man Utd after Tottenham defeat, says Roy Keane
  • 19 May 2021

Harry Kane must fancy joining Man Utd after Tottenham defeat, says Roy Keane

Donnarumma slammed for running down Milan contract
  • 17 May 2021

Donnarumma slammed for running down Milan contract

Tuchel indicates a change might be needed to Chelsea’s loan system
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel indicates a change might be needed to Chelsea’s loan system

Zidane indicates he wants Messi to stay at Barcelona
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane indicates he wants Messi to stay at Barcelona

Messi, Ramos, Dembele & Clasico stars we may never see again
  • 17 May 2021

Messi, Ramos, Dembele & Clasico stars we may never see again

Hasenhuttl responds to reported Tottenham interest in Vestergaard
  • 19 May 2021

Hasenhuttl responds to reported Tottenham interest in Vestergaard

Man Utd face competition for Haaland from ‘desperate’ Chelsea, says Scholes
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd face competition for Haaland from ‘desperate’ Chelsea, says Scholes

How Odegaard’s arrival has seen Smith Rowe form collapse at Arsenal
  • 17 May 2021

How Odegaard’s arrival has seen Smith Rowe form collapse at Arsenal

Solskjaer is ‘totally wrong’ about De Gea and Henderson both being Man Utd number one
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer is ‘totally wrong’ about De Gea and Henderson both being Man Utd number one

Aguero out, Laporte in doubt: The Man City players who could leave this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Aguero out, Laporte in doubt: The Man City players who could leave this summer

26 goals, 19 wins – Messi’s incredible Clasico stats
  • 17 May 2021

26 goals, 19 wins – Messi’s incredible Clasico stats

Juventus and Tottenham target Mikkel Damsgaard likely to stay at Sampdoria
  • 19 May 2021

Juventus and Tottenham target Mikkel Damsgaard likely to stay at Sampdoria

Sergio Ramos would be ‘badly’ missed at Real Madrid, says former Blancos star
  • 17 May 2021

Sergio Ramos would be ‘badly’ missed at Real Madrid, says former Blancos star

Who is Jordan Larsson? The son of Henrik who could be on his way to Dortmund
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Jordan Larsson? The son of Henrik who could be on his way to Dortmund

PSG prefer Navas to Donnarumma – how do they compare?
  • 19 May 2021

PSG prefer Navas to Donnarumma – how do they compare?

Football Manager 2021 top bargains: All the best cheap signings
  • 17 May 2021

Football Manager 2021 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

PSG promise ‘concrete’ outcome soon for Neymar and Mbappe contract talks
  • 17 May 2021

PSG promise ‘concrete’ outcome soon for Neymar and Mbappe contract talks

Arteta: Now is not the time to talk about Torreira leaving Arsenal for Argentina
  • 17 May 2021

Arteta: Now is not the time to talk about Torreira leaving Arsenal for Argentina

When will Amad Diallo start for Manchester United?
  • 17 May 2021

When will Amad Diallo start for Manchester United?

‘Arteta needs to get rid of half the dressing room at Arsenal’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Arteta needs to get rid of half the dressing room at Arsenal’