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

Paul Scholes says it has been ‘impossible’ for Van de Beek to succeed so far at Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Paul Scholes says it has been ‘impossible’ for Van de Beek to succeed so far at Man Utd

James Rodriguez had a ‘done deal’ with Atletico before Real Madrid pulled the plug
  • 19 May 2021

James Rodriguez had a ‘done deal’ with Atletico before Real Madrid pulled the plug

How Real Madrid could line up with Erling Haaland
  • 19 May 2021

How Real Madrid could line up with Erling Haaland

Who is Ismaila Sarr? The flying Watford winger who nearly joined Liverpool and Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Ismaila Sarr? The flying Watford winger who nearly joined Liverpool and Man Utd

Lacazette’s future at Arsenal to be addressed in the summer
  • 19 May 2021

Lacazette’s future at Arsenal to be addressed in the summer

Chelsea star ‘100% staying’ at Stamford Bridge despite transfer links
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea star ‘100% staying’ at Stamford Bridge despite transfer links

Mbappe reveals one new factor which could force him to leave Paris Saint-Germain
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe reveals one new factor which could force him to leave Paris Saint-Germain

Who is Emiliano Buendia? The Norwich hotshot wanted by Arsenal this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Emiliano Buendia? The Norwich hotshot wanted by Arsenal this summer

Who is Daryl Dike? The American making waves at Barnsley and wanted by Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Daryl Dike? The American making waves at Barnsley and wanted by Man Utd

Mason Mount’s dad concedes he was worried about Thomas Tuchel ‘agenda’ at Chelsea
  • 19 May 2021

Mason Mount’s dad concedes he was worried about Thomas Tuchel ‘agenda’ at Chelsea

Man City will struggle to replace Sergio Aguero, says Pep Guardiola
  • 19 May 2021

Man City will struggle to replace Sergio Aguero, says Pep Guardiola

‘Ambitious’ Tottenham can keep hold of Harry Kane, says Wenger
  • 19 May 2021

‘Ambitious’ Tottenham can keep hold of Harry Kane, says Wenger

What were Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first impressions of Bruno Fernandes?
  • 19 May 2021

What were Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first impressions of Bruno Fernandes?

Half the Real Madrid squad is up for sale – who will they listen to offers for?
  • 19 May 2021

Half the Real Madrid squad is up for sale – who will they listen to offers for?

Football Manager 2021 free transfers: Best goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021 free transfers: Best goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

Why Lucien Favre won’t replace Neil Lennon as Celtic boss
  • 17 May 2021

Why Lucien Favre won’t replace Neil Lennon as Celtic boss

Salah on Liverpool future: ‘It’s not up to me if I stay’
  • 19 May 2021

Salah on Liverpool future: ‘It’s not up to me if I stay’

Thierry Henry to Celtic? The Frenchman comments on the job vacancy in Glasgow…
  • 17 May 2021

Thierry Henry to Celtic? The Frenchman comments on the job vacancy in Glasgow…

From Willian to Partey: Rating all of Arsenal’s 2020/21 signings
  • 19 May 2021

From Willian to Partey: Rating all of Arsenal’s 2020/21 signings

Who is Wilfried Singo? The flying Torino wing-back linked with Liverpool and Milan
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Wilfried Singo? The flying Torino wing-back linked with Liverpool and Milan