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

Armando Broja, Southampton, 2021/22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Ramsey and the 10 England players to explode the last six months

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
  • 7 Mar 2022

Liverpool legend believes Salah will sign a new deal 'soon'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo
  • 7 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Real Madrid youngster

Robert Lewandowski celebrates during Barcelona v Bayern Munich
  • 5 Mar 2022

What are Arsenal's chances of signing Robert Lewandowski?

Toby Collyer, Man Utd
  • 5 Mar 2022

Who is Toby Collyer? Brighton starlet who has agreed Man Utd move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 5 Mar 2022

Why did Arsenal not sign a striker to replace Aubameyang?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter
  • 23 May 2023

The 10 Serie A players with the highest price tag

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 5 Mar 2022

Haaland to Barca? Xavi responds to transfer rumours

Anthony Martial, Sevilla, 2021-22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Five clubs who could sign Martial this summer

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 4 Mar 2022

Abramovich and five owners who left their clubs in disgrace

Romeo Lavia, Manchester City
  • 4 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Man City youngster

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 4 Mar 2022

Man Utd have spent €50m on dud managers after Sir Alex

Phil Foden in action as Man City thrash Leeds 7-0 in Premier League
  • 23 May 2023

The 10 Premier League players with the highest price tag

Harvey Elliott playing for Liverpool in a Premier League game against Burnley at Anfield in 2021
  • 3 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Liverpool youngster

Hansjorg Wyss has been linked with the purchase of Chelsea
  • 3 Mar 2022

Four billionaires and multi-millionaires who could buy Chelsea

West Ham's Declan Rice is a transfer target for Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City
  • 3 Mar 2022

Abramovich sale pushes Rice to Man Utd instead of Chelsea

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 3 Mar 2022

Revealed: Barcelona to slash Dembele's basic pay with new contract

Ancelotti provides major update on the Real Madrid futures of Ramos and Bale
  • 3 Mar 2022

Next Man Utd manager: Who is favourite for the Old Trafford job?

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid planning 2023 swoop for generational German talent

Sir Alex Ferguson’s 10 best Man Utd signings – Ranked
  • 2 Mar 2022

How Sir Alex Ferguson could derail Man Utd manager plans