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

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement
  • 23 May 2023

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad
  • 23 May 2023

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role
  • 23 May 2023

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role

Former Arsenal star fears Odegaard deal could be an ’embarrassment’ like Denis Suarez
  • 23 May 2023

Former Arsenal star fears Odegaard deal could be an ’embarrassment’ like Denis Suarez

Lampard refuses to rule out loan for Billy Gilmour
  • 23 May 2023

Lampard refuses to rule out loan for Billy Gilmour

Guardiola admits Eric Garcia will likely leave Man City
  • 23 May 2023

Guardiola admits Eric Garcia will likely leave Man City

Mourinho comments on Danny Ings speculation
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho comments on Danny Ings speculation

Odegaard backed for success at Arsenal by Norway boss
  • 23 May 2023

Odegaard backed for success at Arsenal by Norway boss

Nagelsmann suggests Bayern want to ’cause trouble’ with Upamecano interest
  • 23 May 2023

Nagelsmann suggests Bayern want to ’cause trouble’ with Upamecano interest

How Real Madrid have completely mismanaged Martin Odegaard
  • 23 May 2023

How Real Madrid have completely mismanaged Martin Odegaard

Leicester don’t need Eriksen – they have James Maddison
  • 19 May 2021

Leicester don’t need Eriksen – they have James Maddison

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Mat Ryan on loan from Brighton

Roman Abramovich keen on Nagelsmann to replace Lampard as Chelsea boss
  • 23 May 2023

Roman Abramovich keen on Nagelsmann to replace Lampard as Chelsea boss

Ribery return to Bayern: ‘I don’t want to rule anything out’
  • 19 May 2021

Ribery return to Bayern: ‘I don’t want to rule anything out’

Klopp: Not up to me to decide if Liverpool need new signings
  • 23 May 2023

Klopp: Not up to me to decide if Liverpool need new signings

Arteta says Arsenal on the lookout for a new left-back
  • 23 May 2023

Arteta says Arsenal on the lookout for a new left-back

Everyone wants Lionel Messi in their team, says PSG’s Leandro Paredes
  • 23 May 2023

Everyone wants Lionel Messi in their team, says PSG’s Leandro Paredes

Arteta comments on Odegaard speculation, says Arsenal are in ‘process’ of signing players
  • 23 May 2023

Arteta comments on Odegaard speculation, says Arsenal are in ‘process’ of signing players

Real Madrid interested in Feyenoord’s Marcos Senesi
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid interested in Feyenoord’s Marcos Senesi

Real Madrid don’t have done deal for Alaba – Laporta
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid don’t have done deal for Alaba – Laporta