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

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian leaving Arsenal for Inter Miami is a longshot
  • 23 May 2023

How Arsenal spent £22.5m on Willian for just one Premier League goal

Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus, 2021-22
  • 7 Feb 2022

The 10 Serie A players to explode in the last six months

Ashley Phillips, Blackburn
  • 7 Feb 2022

Who is Ashley Phillips? Blackburn sensation wanted by Man Utd and Chelsea

Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid, 2017-18
  • 7 Feb 2022

Zidane to demand Ronaldo if he takes over at PSG

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool v Brentford
  • 6 Feb 2022

What is the transfer value of every Liverpool player?

Declan Rice: Chelsea release made me the player I am
  • 5 Feb 2022

How much would Declan Rice cost Man Utd or Chelsea?

Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 5 Feb 2022

Lukaku slaughtered on social media after Plymouth struggle

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 5 Feb 2022

Barca could sell underwhelming De Jong to fund Haaland move

Man Utd urged to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton by Rio Ferdinand
  • 5 Feb 2022

Arsenal urged to sign ideal Aubameyang replacement by club legend

Endrick, Palmeiras
  • 5 Feb 2022

Real Madrid fan Endrick open to Barca move

Julian Alvarez, River Plate
  • 4 Feb 2022

Guardiola hails Man City's acquisition of 'street player' Alvarez

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 4 Feb 2022

Conte laments transfer mistakes made at Spurs before his arrival

Declan Rice playing for West Ham in 2021/22
  • 4 Feb 2022

Man Utd told to 'break the bank' to sign Rice from West Ham

Bailey Cadamarteri
  • 4 Feb 2022

Who is Bailey Cadamarteri? Sheffield Wednesday youngster attracting Man City

Gavi, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 4 Feb 2022

The 10 La Liga players to explode in the last six months

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 3 Feb 2022

How much will Arsenal save on wages from Aubameyang move?

Xavi Simons, Paris Saint-Germain
  • 3 Feb 2022

Messi's scathing assessment of Barcelona transfer target

Jesse Lingard, Man Utd v Young Boys
  • 3 Feb 2022

Rangnick explains why Man Utd denied Lingard January move

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk celebrate as Liverpool beat Everton
  • 3 Feb 2022

The 10 Premier League players to explode in the last six months

Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 3 Feb 2022

Chelsea star explains why Hazard is failing at Real Madrid