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

‘How Dele Alli doesn’t play for Tottenham is beyond me’ – Merson bemused by Alli’s treatment
  • 19 May 2021

‘How Dele Alli doesn’t play for Tottenham is beyond me’ – Merson bemused by Alli’s treatment

Hertha announce double signing of Khedira from Juventus and Radonjic from Marseille
  • 23 May 2023

Hertha announce double signing of Khedira from Juventus and Radonjic from Marseille

Official: Galatasaray complete signing of DeAndre Yedlin from Newcastle
  • 23 May 2023

Official: Galatasaray complete signing of DeAndre Yedlin from Newcastle

Canal + boycott of Ligue 1 rights negotiations to lead to player exodus this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Canal + boycott of Ligue 1 rights negotiations to lead to player exodus this summer

Inter could be forced to sell Hakimi, with Premier League sides interested
  • 19 May 2021

Inter could be forced to sell Hakimi, with Premier League sides interested

Arteta confirms whether Arsenal have offered David Luiz a new deal
  • 23 May 2023

Arteta confirms whether Arsenal have offered David Luiz a new deal

Liverpool legend doubts Ben Davies is good enough to solve defensive crisis
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool legend doubts Ben Davies is good enough to solve defensive crisis

Liverpool turn to MLS for short-term solution to defensive crisis
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool turn to MLS for short-term solution to defensive crisis

Odegaard faces fight to usurp Smith Rowe for Arsenal place, says Ray Parlour
  • 23 May 2023

Odegaard faces fight to usurp Smith Rowe for Arsenal place, says Ray Parlour

Giroud to be denied ‘number one’ destination with Chelsea stay looking likely
  • 17 May 2021

Giroud to be denied ‘number one’ destination with Chelsea stay looking likely

Solskjaer: Man Utd want Lingard back after West Ham loan
  • 23 May 2023

Solskjaer: Man Utd want Lingard back after West Ham loan

Dzeko tipped for Premier League return, but who will sign him?
  • 19 May 2021

Dzeko tipped for Premier League return, but who will sign him?

Messi will move to PSG, says former player Omar da Fonseca
  • 23 May 2023

Messi will move to PSG, says former player Omar da Fonseca

West Ham complete permanent deal for Said Benrahma
  • 23 May 2023

West Ham complete permanent deal for Said Benrahma

Pochettino discusses potential PSG swoops for Messi and Ramos
  • 23 May 2023

Pochettino discusses potential PSG swoops for Messi and Ramos

Dwight McNeil tipped for move to bigger club after flourishing with Burnley
  • 23 May 2023

Dwight McNeil tipped for move to bigger club after flourishing with Burnley

Liverpool have been ‘naive’ in the transfer market and it could cost them, says former defender
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool have been ‘naive’ in the transfer market and it could cost them, says former defender

Will Odegaard sign for Arsenal permanently from Real Madrid? Arteta has his say
  • 23 May 2023

Will Odegaard sign for Arsenal permanently from Real Madrid? Arteta has his say

Odegaard brings Arsenal something we never had before, says Arteta
  • 23 May 2023

Odegaard brings Arsenal something we never had before, says Arteta

Harry Kane warned against Real Madrid move by Crouch
  • 23 May 2023

Harry Kane warned against Real Madrid move by Crouch