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

Reo Hatate, Celtic
  • 3 Feb 2022

The next Van Dijk? Hatate can be an EPL superstar for Arsenal

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 1 Feb 2022

Ronaldo to Barcelona & January’s five most ridiculous transfer rumours

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22
  • 1 Feb 2022

Arsenal legend slams Man Utd signing of Pogba

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 1 Feb 2022

Five players who failed to get the transfer they needed

Woodward to step down as Man Utd chairman after 2021
  • 1 Feb 2022

CEO Ed Woodward officially leaves Man Utd

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 1 Feb 2022

Aubameyang breaks Real Madrid promise to grandfather after Barcelona move

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  • 23 May 2023

The 10 biggest spenders of January window

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 31 Jan 2022

Dele Alli leaves Tottenham for Everton

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 31 Jan 2022

Barcelona sign Arsenal striker Aubameyang

Luis Diaz, Porto, Liverpool target
  • 31 Jan 2022

How did Liverpool sign Luis Diaz on the cheap?

Yves Bissouma, Brighton
  • 31 Jan 2022

Tottenham and Man Utd left frustrated at £50m pricetag of transfer target

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 31 Jan 2022

Arsenal told to pay €75 million for deadline day La Liga target

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 31 Jan 2022

Two MAJOR deadline day deals break down for Barca

Julian Alvarez, River Plate
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Julian Alvarez? Man City's 'next Messi'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo
  • 23 May 2023

Real Madrid transfers: Every signing and sale for 2021-22

Dusan Vlahovic joining Juventus
  • 29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic made 'sensationally wrong' decision rejecting Arsenal for Juventus

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

Are Man Utd 'attractive' enough for Zidane?

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid
  • 29 Jan 2022

Will Benzema really leave Real Madrid for Lyon?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
  • 29 Jan 2022

Paul Pogba set to sign new Man Utd deal - on one condition

Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina, 2021/22
  • 29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic speaks after signing for Juve and rejecting Arsenal