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

‘Haaland isn’t the finished product, and needs to be when he leaves Dortmund’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Haaland isn’t the finished product, and needs to be when he leaves Dortmund’

Man Utd urged to make shock Sergio Aguero swoop
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd urged to make shock Sergio Aguero swoop

Real Madrid must keep Sergio Ramos as he’s still the best in the world, says Hierro
  • 11 Aug 2021

Real Madrid must keep Sergio Ramos as he’s still the best in the world, says Hierro

Koeman set to stay at Barcelona and has already provided a transfer wishlist for 2021/22
  • 17 May 2021

Koeman set to stay at Barcelona and has already provided a transfer wishlist for 2021/22

Peter Bosz sacked as head coach of Leverkusen
  • 19 May 2021

Peter Bosz sacked as head coach of Leverkusen

Calhanoglu wants Galatasaray move
  • 19 May 2021

Calhanoglu wants Galatasaray move

Beckham still hoping to entice the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar to Inter Miami
  • 17 May 2021

Beckham still hoping to entice the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar to Inter Miami

Top 10 Premier League signings of the 2020/21 season
  • 19 May 2021

Top 10 Premier League signings of the 2020/21 season

Lucas Moura insists the Tottenham dressing room still believes in Mourinho
  • 19 May 2021

Lucas Moura insists the Tottenham dressing room still believes in Mourinho

Who is Orkun Kokcu? The young Feyenoord star coveted by Arsenal, Leeds, and Leicester
  • 26 May 2021

Who is Orkun Kokcu? The young Feyenoord star coveted by Arsenal, Leeds, and Leicester

Lionel Messi tipped to move to Newell’s Old Boys and emulate Diego Maradona
  • 19 May 2021

Lionel Messi tipped to move to Newell’s Old Boys and emulate Diego Maradona

England? Inter? – Where Jose Mourinho could wind up after Tottenham
  • 19 May 2021

England? Inter? – Where Jose Mourinho could wind up after Tottenham

Solskjaer is too nice and Cavani needs to play more, says Man Utd superfan Usain Bolt
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer is too nice and Cavani needs to play more, says Man Utd superfan Usain Bolt

Who is Jules Kounde? The Sevilla star who nearly joined Man City and is wanted by Man Utd and Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Jules Kounde? The Sevilla star who nearly joined Man City and is wanted by Man Utd and Arsenal

‘Juventus are a shameful team, ruled by Cristiano Ronaldo’
  • 19 May 2021

‘Juventus are a shameful team, ruled by Cristiano Ronaldo’

Who is Soumaila Coulibaly ? The 17-year-old poached from PSG by Dortmund
  • 19 May 2021

Who is Soumaila Coulibaly ? The 17-year-old poached from PSG by Dortmund

Havertz & Werner v Giroud & Abraham – Who holds ‘more of a threat’ going forward?
  • 19 May 2021

Havertz & Werner v Giroud & Abraham – Who holds ‘more of a threat’ going forward?

Ancelotti convinced me to stay at Everton, says Davies
  • 19 May 2021

Ancelotti convinced me to stay at Everton, says Davies

Kimmich asks for calm to be restored at Bayern amid Flick speculation
  • 19 May 2021

Kimmich asks for calm to be restored at Bayern amid Flick speculation

Jack Grealish: Where would he fit in at Man City?
  • 19 May 2021

Jack Grealish: Where would he fit in at Man City?