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

Thierry Henry to Celtic? The Frenchman comments on the job vacancy in Glasgow…
  • 23 May 2023

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

Lucas Ocampos clarifies Sevilla future amid Liverpool speculation
  • 23 May 2023

Lucas Ocampos clarifies Sevilla future amid Liverpool speculation

How Dortmund almost signed Kylian Mbappe for free in 2016
  • 23 May 2023

How Dortmund almost signed Kylian Mbappe for free in 2016

Who is Wahid Faghir? The 17-year-old wonderkid wanted by Tottenham and Leicester
  • 17 May 2021

Who is Wahid Faghir? The 17-year-old wonderkid wanted by Tottenham and Leicester

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich
  • 23 May 2023

Thomas Muller admits he could follow Thiago out of Bayern Munich

Todibo slams ‘bogus’ culture at Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Todibo slams ‘bogus’ culture at Barcelona

From Pjanic to Trincao: Rating all of Barcelona’s 2020/21 signings
  • 17 May 2021

From Pjanic to Trincao: Rating all of Barcelona’s 2020/21 signings

Former Juventus star reveals Karim Benzema almost joined them in 2009
  • 23 May 2023

Former Juventus star reveals Karim Benzema almost joined them in 2009

With Roy Keane linked with Celtic, how have his Man Utd team-mates of old fared with management?
  • 19 May 2021

With Roy Keane linked with Celtic, how have his Man Utd team-mates of old fared with management?

Arsenal legend wants the club to go ‘all in’ to sign Jack Grealish
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal legend wants the club to go ‘all in’ to sign Jack Grealish

Romelu Lukaku to Barcelona – will it happen?
  • 23 May 2023

Romelu Lukaku to Barcelona – will it happen?

West Ham say Tomas Soucek is ‘going nowhere’ this summer despite Man Utd interest
  • 23 May 2023

West Ham say Tomas Soucek is ‘going nowhere’ this summer despite Man Utd interest

Joshua Kimmich eager to play with Messi or Ronaldo at Bayern Munich
  • 23 May 2023

Joshua Kimmich eager to play with Messi or Ronaldo at Bayern Munich

Five Arsenal stars set to be victims of summer clearout
  • 23 May 2023

Five Arsenal stars set to be victims of summer clearout

Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder demanded £4m to resign
  • 23 May 2023

Sheffield United owner claims Chris Wilder demanded £4m to resign

Wijnaldum responds to suggestions he has already signed for Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Wijnaldum responds to suggestions he has already signed for Barcelona

Football Manager 2021 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2021 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

‘Arsenal have to find a way to sign Martin Odegaard’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Arsenal have to find a way to sign Martin Odegaard’