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

Liverpool almost signed £40m winger last summer – what happened?
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool almost signed £40m winger last summer – what happened?

Tottenham and Juventus both eyeing move for Sampdoria winger Mikkel Damsgaard
  • 19 May 2021

Tottenham and Juventus both eyeing move for Sampdoria winger Mikkel Damsgaard

Milan currently doing ‘everything possible’ to avoid losing Donnarumma and Calhanoglu for free
  • 23 May 2023

Milan currently doing ‘everything possible’ to avoid losing Donnarumma and Calhanoglu for free

Chelsea urged to sign David Alaba by former defender
  • 23 May 2023

Chelsea urged to sign David Alaba by former defender

Soucek tipped to move to Premier League elite by former coach amid reported Bayern interest
  • 19 May 2021

Soucek tipped to move to Premier League elite by former coach amid reported Bayern interest

Zaha on how he was ‘set up to fail’ by Louis van Gaal at Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Zaha on how he was ‘set up to fail’ by Louis van Gaal at Man Utd

Liverpool likely to pay record fee for wonderkid Harvey Elliott
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool likely to pay record fee for wonderkid Harvey Elliott

Why did Gareth Bale not play for Tottenham against Everton in the FA Cup?
  • 23 May 2023

Why did Gareth Bale not play for Tottenham against Everton in the FA Cup?

Mourinho: Dele Alli distracted by transfer speculation
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho: Dele Alli distracted by transfer speculation

Transfer news: Wolves tie down Jonny to new deal until 2025
  • 23 May 2023

Transfer news: Wolves tie down Jonny to new deal until 2025

Arsenal and Man City target Manor Solomon hints at Premier League move this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal and Man City target Manor Solomon hints at Premier League move this summer

Why Isco’s time at Real Madrid is finally up
  • 23 May 2023

Why Isco’s time at Real Madrid is finally up

Arsenal loanee Guendouzi names Spurs star as one of Premier League’s best
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal loanee Guendouzi names Spurs star as one of Premier League’s best

Pochettino: ‘At no point’ have PSG disrespected Barcelona over Messi
  • 23 May 2023

Pochettino: ‘At no point’ have PSG disrespected Barcelona over Messi

Van de Beek’s lack of impact at Man Utd leaves Paul Pogba with bargaining power
  • 23 May 2023

Van de Beek’s lack of impact at Man Utd leaves Paul Pogba with bargaining power

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display
  • 23 May 2023

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display

Mourinho comments on Harry Kane transfer speculation and trophy drought
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho comments on Harry Kane transfer speculation and trophy drought

‘Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe together? I don’t think so’, says PSG star Herrera
  • 23 May 2023

‘Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe together? I don’t think so’, says PSG star Herrera

Raphinha tipped for move to Premier League elite following Leeds form
  • 23 May 2023

Raphinha tipped for move to Premier League elite following Leeds form

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star