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

Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, Leicester, 2023/24
  • 28 May 2024

The one MAJOR promise from Maresca that earned him the Chelsea job

Aaron Ramsdale, Arsenal, 2023/24
  • 28 May 2024

Newcastle respond to Arsenal's Ramsdale asking price

Antony, Man Utd, 2023/24
  • 21 May 2024

Man Utd Transfer News LIVE: Antony BLAME, Rashford FUTURE, defender SHORTLIST

Jadon Sancho, Man Utd
  • 18 May 2024

Sancho drops MASSIVE Man Utd future hint as multimillion purchase wrapped up

Ethan Sutherland on St Mirren on loan at Alloa
  • 22 Apr 2024

Chelsea and Man City both eye surprise move for ST MIRREN wonderkid winger

Benjamin Sesko, RB Leipzig
  • 22 Apr 2024

Who is Benjamin Sesko? The RB Leipzig wonderkid wanted by Arsenal and Chelsea

Jadon Sancho banned from Man Utd dressing room
  • 18 Apr 2024

Not just Sancho: Another Man Utd star banned from dressing room

Mohammed Kudus
  • 18 Apr 2024

Liverpool to turn to West Ham star if Salah leaves for Saudi

Pedro Goncalves, Sporting CP, 2023/24
  • 17 Mar 2024

Who is Pedro Goncalves? The Sporting sensation wanted by Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa

Referee Paul Tierney criticised after Darwin Nunez scores a vital goal
  • 2 Mar 2024

‘Basic refereeing error’ – Liverpool gifted vital goal in Premier League title race

Jorrel Hato Ajax
  • 8 Feb 2024

Arsenal to sell Kiwior and fund deal for outstanding young Ajax talent

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

'Madrid or renewal' - Why Haaland's future depends on Mbappe deal

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Mbappe would make Barca WORSE says Deco

Kylian Mbappe PSG
  • 3 Feb 2024

Mbappe drops bombshell Real Madrid transfer decision

Jurgen Klopp, Luis Diaz
  • 21 Dec 2023

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hypocrite for fixture congestion claims

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland
  • 17 Oct 2023

Who is Jobe Bellingham? 18-year-old brother of Jude linked with Real Madrid move

Romeo Lavia, Chelsea
  • 16 Oct 2023

Man City’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2022-23
  • 29 Jul 2023

Who is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star on the radar of the Premier League's elite

Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring against Monaco for Lyon
  • 12 Jul 2023

Who is Rayan Cherki? The Lyon prodigy wanted by Chelsea and PSG

Neymar, Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

What is needed for Neymar to join Man Utd - Fabrizio Romano