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

Van de Beek urged to leave Man Utd after just six months to boost Euro 2020 hopes
  • 23 May 2023

Van de Beek urged to leave Man Utd after just six months to boost Euro 2020 hopes

Beckham wants Phil Neville as new Inter Miami boss
  • 23 May 2023

Beckham wants Phil Neville as new Inter Miami boss

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd

Arsenal target Buendia comments on transfer speculation
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal target Buendia comments on transfer speculation

Official: Carles Alena joins Getafe on loan from Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Official: Carles Alena joins Getafe on loan from Barcelona

Slaven Bilic appointed Beijing Guoan boss after West Brom dismissal
  • 23 May 2023

Slaven Bilic appointed Beijing Guoan boss after West Brom dismissal

Guardiola not concerned with De Bruyne contract negotiations
  • 23 May 2023

Guardiola not concerned with De Bruyne contract negotiations

Ceballos: My goal is to wear the Real Madrid shirt
  • 23 May 2023

Ceballos: My goal is to wear the Real Madrid shirt

Who will replace Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid?
  • 23 May 2023

Who will replace Diego Costa at Atletico Madrid?

Pau Torres – partner or replacement for Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid?
  • 23 May 2023

Pau Torres – partner or replacement for Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid?

Has Smith Rowe altered Arsenal’s transfer plans?
  • 23 May 2023

Has Smith Rowe altered Arsenal’s transfer plans?

Harry Kane must go to Real Madrid if they come calling, says Woodgate
  • 23 May 2023

Harry Kane must go to Real Madrid if they come calling, says Woodgate

Man Utd poised for January clearout with six stars set to leave
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd poised for January clearout with six stars set to leave

Koeman urges Barcelona to sign a new centre-forward in January
  • 23 May 2023

Koeman urges Barcelona to sign a new centre-forward in January

Will Liverpool sign a new centre-back? Klopp admits he doesn’t know
  • 23 May 2023

Will Liverpool sign a new centre-back? Klopp admits he doesn’t know

Juventus should swap Dybala for Kane, not Pogba – Capello
  • 23 May 2023

Juventus should swap Dybala for Kane, not Pogba – Capello

Arsenal form won’t impact transfers dealings, says Arteta
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal form won’t impact transfers dealings, says Arteta

Messi’s situation at Barcelona is reversible – Laporta
  • 23 May 2023

Messi’s situation at Barcelona is reversible – Laporta

Tuchel departure finally announced by PSG
  • 23 May 2023

Tuchel departure finally announced by PSG

Marseille open to Boubacar Kamara sale in January
  • 23 May 2023

Marseille open to Boubacar Kamara sale in January