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

‘Eddie Howe reminds me of Brendan Rodgers’, says former Celtic midfielder
  • 23 May 2023

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

Carragher: Liverpool need to do something big in the transfer market
  • 23 May 2023

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

Bayern president says they can afford Haaland if they are convinced of his quality
  • 23 May 2023

Bayern president says they can afford Haaland if they are convinced of his quality

Nathaniel Phillips didn’t foresee ‘any scenario’ which would lead to Liverpool first team
  • 19 May 2021

Nathaniel Phillips didn’t foresee ‘any scenario’ which would lead to Liverpool first team

Is Tariq Lamptey an ideal Hector Bellerin replacement for Arsenal?
  • 23 May 2023

Is Tariq Lamptey an ideal Hector Bellerin replacement for Arsenal?

Milan suggest again that Chelsea’s Tomori asking price is too expensive
  • 23 May 2023

Milan suggest again that Chelsea’s Tomori asking price is too expensive

Jurgen Klopp blames injuries for Liverpool’s failures so far this season
  • 23 May 2023

Jurgen Klopp blames injuries for Liverpool’s failures so far this season

Marcel Sabitzer on whether he’ll follow Nagelsmann to Tottenham
  • 23 May 2023

Marcel Sabitzer on whether he’ll follow Nagelsmann to Tottenham

At Real Madrid, they didn’t believe in me, says PSG stopper Keylor Navas
  • 19 May 2021

At Real Madrid, they didn’t believe in me, says PSG stopper Keylor Navas

Kante: I rejected Thomas Tuchel when he was at PSG
  • 19 May 2021

Kante: I rejected Thomas Tuchel when he was at PSG

Laporta warns: Elect me, or Messi leaves Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Laporta warns: Elect me, or Messi leaves Barcelona

Arsenal boss Arteta keeping a ‘very close eye’ on William Saliba’s progress at Nice
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal boss Arteta keeping a ‘very close eye’ on William Saliba’s progress at Nice

When will Gianluigi Buffon retire from football?
  • 19 May 2021

When will Gianluigi Buffon retire from football?

Mikel Arteta comments on Barcelona job speculation
  • 23 May 2023

Mikel Arteta comments on Barcelona job speculation

Jack Grealish must leave Aston Villa to prove he is a top player – Scholes
  • 23 May 2023

Jack Grealish must leave Aston Villa to prove he is a top player – Scholes

‘Van de Beek isn’t a bad footballer, he is being overlooked at Man Utd’
  • 23 May 2023

‘Van de Beek isn’t a bad footballer, he is being overlooked at Man Utd’

Solskjaer predicts ‘less and less’ transfer activity in world football
  • 23 May 2023

Solskjaer predicts ‘less and less’ transfer activity in world football

West Ham to decide between three English strikers for summer transfer
  • 23 May 2023

West Ham to decide between three English strikers for summer transfer

Barcelona criticised with lack of patience over Digne by Spanish press
  • 23 May 2023

Barcelona criticised with lack of patience over Digne by Spanish press