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

PSG provide contract updates on Neymar, Mbappe, Di Maria, and Bernat
  • 17 May 2021

PSG provide contract updates on Neymar, Mbappe, Di Maria, and Bernat

Lampard, Howe, and the contenders to replace Neil Lennon as Celtic manager
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard, Howe, and the contenders to replace Neil Lennon as Celtic manager

Tielemans on staying at Leicester and how Brendan Rodgers has improved him
  • 11 Aug 2021

Tielemans on staying at Leicester and how Brendan Rodgers has improved him

Solskjaer responds to Haaland transfer speculation
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer responds to Haaland transfer speculation

Rashford is ‘living proof’ of what we want to do at Man Utd – Solskjaer
  • 19 May 2021

Rashford is ‘living proof’ of what we want to do at Man Utd – Solskjaer

Vital that new signings fit within Man Utd ethos, says Marcus Rashford
  • 19 May 2021

Vital that new signings fit within Man Utd ethos, says Marcus Rashford

Robert Sanchez signs new four-and-a-half year deal with Brighton
  • 19 May 2021

Robert Sanchez signs new four-and-a-half year deal with Brighton

Kroos: ‘Haaland or Mbappe? I’ll take Benzema’
  • 19 May 2021

Kroos: ‘Haaland or Mbappe? I’ll take Benzema’

Why Juan Mata’s time is up at Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Why Juan Mata’s time is up at Man Utd

Luis Alberto suggests he could be sold by Lazio
  • 19 May 2021

Luis Alberto suggests he could be sold by Lazio

Lewandowski comments on potential MLS move
  • 19 May 2021

Lewandowski comments on potential MLS move

Real Madrid identify alternative target to Dayot Upamecano
  • 19 May 2021

Real Madrid identify alternative target to Dayot Upamecano

Monchi says no to Barcelona Director of Football role
  • 19 May 2021

Monchi says no to Barcelona Director of Football role

Declan Rice desperate for West Ham to sign Lingard permanently
  • 19 May 2021

Declan Rice desperate for West Ham to sign Lingard permanently

Have Dortmund already identified their replacement for Haaland?
  • 19 May 2021

Have Dortmund already identified their replacement for Haaland?

Former Tottenham favourite questions why the club didn’t sign Jesse Lingard
  • 19 May 2021

Former Tottenham favourite questions why the club didn’t sign Jesse Lingard

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?
  • 19 May 2021

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?
  • 19 May 2021

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?