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

Andrea Pirlo not concerned about Juventus job following Champions League exit
  • 19 May 2021

Andrea Pirlo not concerned about Juventus job following Champions League exit

Cavani responds to claims he wants to leave Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Cavani responds to claims he wants to leave Man Utd

‘If Klopp lost every game until the end of the season, I’d still want him as Liverpool boss’
  • 19 May 2021

‘If Klopp lost every game until the end of the season, I’d still want him as Liverpool boss’

Which Premier League star has been tipped as the perfect replacement for Wijnaldum at Liverpool?
  • 19 May 2021

Which Premier League star has been tipped as the perfect replacement for Wijnaldum at Liverpool?

La Liga president says they are prepared for Messi leaving Barcelona
  • 17 May 2021

La Liga president says they are prepared for Messi leaving Barcelona

Joachim Low focused on Euros despite Germany exit confirmed
  • 17 May 2021

Joachim Low focused on Euros despite Germany exit confirmed

Barcelona players on loan: How Alena, Todibo and Co. are performing
  • 19 May 2021

Barcelona players on loan: How Alena, Todibo and Co. are performing

Henry: I’m so desperate for Arsenal return I’d cut the grass at the Emirates!
  • 19 May 2021

Henry: I’m so desperate for Arsenal return I’d cut the grass at the Emirates!

Man Utd and Liverpool dealt transfer blow as Raphinha insists he is happy at Leeds
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd and Liverpool dealt transfer blow as Raphinha insists he is happy at Leeds

How Everton could line with linked Real Madrid duo
  • 19 May 2021

How Everton could line with linked Real Madrid duo

Souness bemoans Gareth Bale’s comments about his age
  • 24 May 2021

Souness bemoans Gareth Bale’s comments about his age

Celtic legend on why Eddie Howe would be a perfect fit for the Hoops
  • 12 Aug 2021

Celtic legend on why Eddie Howe would be a perfect fit for the Hoops

If Salah wants to leave Liverpool, let him go, says club legend
  • 19 May 2021

If Salah wants to leave Liverpool, let him go, says club legend

Man City target Grealish names City player as his favourite in the Premier League
  • 19 May 2021

Man City target Grealish names City player as his favourite in the Premier League

Leicester closing in on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard – How does he compare to Jamie Vardy?
  • 19 May 2021

Leicester closing in on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard – How does he compare to Jamie Vardy?

Man Utd have made clear progress under Solskjaer, says Ed Woodward
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd have made clear progress under Solskjaer, says Ed Woodward

Nani questions whether Paul Pogba is concentrated on Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Nani questions whether Paul Pogba is concentrated on Man Utd

‘Eddie Howe reminds me of Brendan Rodgers’, says former Celtic midfielder
  • 19 May 2021

‘Eddie Howe reminds me of Brendan Rodgers’, says former Celtic midfielder

Carragher: Liverpool need to do something big in the transfer market
  • 19 May 2021

Carragher: Liverpool need to do something big in the transfer market

Bayern youngster hoping to make an impact next season despite probable transfer incomings
  • 19 May 2021

Bayern youngster hoping to make an impact next season despite probable transfer incomings