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

Rummenigge concedes more players could leave Bayern along with Alaba this summer
  • 17 May 2021

Rummenigge concedes more players could leave Bayern along with Alaba this summer

Where Kevin De Bruyne ranks in the Premier League’s greatest passers
  • 19 May 2021

Where Kevin De Bruyne ranks in the Premier League’s greatest passers

Vinicius Jr finally starts to repay Real Madrid after Alexander-Arnold lesson
  • 17 May 2021

Vinicius Jr finally starts to repay Real Madrid after Alexander-Arnold lesson

Salah tipped to leave Liverpool ‘if a better offer comes in’ from another club
  • 19 May 2021

Salah tipped to leave Liverpool ‘if a better offer comes in’ from another club

Sergio Aguero would be a good fit for Arsenal, says former Man City team-mate
  • 19 May 2021

Sergio Aguero would be a good fit for Arsenal, says former Man City team-mate

Who is Albert Tjaaland? The wonderkid cousin of Erling Haaland who dreams of Liverpool move
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Albert Tjaaland? The wonderkid cousin of Erling Haaland who dreams of Liverpool move

Haaland’s agent Raiola labelled cheeky and disrespectful over transfer trips
  • 17 May 2021

Haaland’s agent Raiola labelled cheeky and disrespectful over transfer trips

‘Lazy’ Aubameyang may end up like Ozil at Arsenal – Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

‘Lazy’ Aubameyang may end up like Ozil at Arsenal – Carragher

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds

Grealish wants to be part of making Aston Villa grand again, says team-mate Martinez
  • 19 May 2021

Grealish wants to be part of making Aston Villa grand again, says team-mate Martinez

Guardiola refuses to rule out spending £100m on a player at Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola refuses to rule out spending £100m on a player at Man City

Neville: Arteta now knows how big a squad overhaul he needs at Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Neville: Arteta now knows how big a squad overhaul he needs at Arsenal

Arsenal could be forced to sell Bukayo Saka due to pandemic losses
  • 7 Jun 2021

Arsenal could be forced to sell Bukayo Saka due to pandemic losses

‘Real Madrid should add Vinicius Junior to Kylian Mbappe deal’
  • 17 May 2021

‘Real Madrid should add Vinicius Junior to Kylian Mbappe deal’

The recruitment Liverpool must make to challenge for the Premier League, according to Dirk Kuyt
  • 19 May 2021

The recruitment Liverpool must make to challenge for the Premier League, according to Dirk Kuyt

Former Liverpool favourite questions whether Salah would succeed in La Liga
  • 19 May 2021

Former Liverpool favourite questions whether Salah would succeed in La Liga

RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo hints at future return to Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo hints at future return to Barcelona

Haaland: Solskjaer refuses to rule out Man Utd interest in striker
  • 19 May 2021

Haaland: Solskjaer refuses to rule out Man Utd interest in striker

How Tuchel’s Chelsea could line up with Erling Haaland
  • 19 May 2021

How Tuchel’s Chelsea could line up with Erling Haaland

Klopp reveals what RedBird investment means for Liverpool
  • 19 May 2021

Klopp reveals what RedBird investment means for Liverpool