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

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
  • 24 Jan 2022

Five players who could join Arsenal before January window closes

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick
  • 24 Jan 2022

Man Utd identify FOUR major signings for summer 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 24 Jan 2022

The three clauses in Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
  • 24 Jan 2022

Wenger: Why I rejected PSG’s millions

Guardiola, Tuchel and Klopp
  • 22 Jan 2022

Why does the Premier League have so many German bosses? Pep has his say

Igor Diveev, CSKA Moscow
  • 24 Jan 2022

Who is Igor Diveev? The Russian previously linked with Man Utd and Arsenal

Liverpool legend believes Aaron Ramsey would be ‘a good signing’ for his former club
  • 22 Jan 2022

Arsenal are running out of options - they need to bring back Aaron Ramsey

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates for Man Utd vs Villarreal in the Champions League
  • 22 Jan 2022

FIFA 22 ratings: The 20 best shooters on the game

Luis Suarez, Atletico Madrid, 2021/22
  • 22 Jan 2022

Could former Liverpool star Luis Suarez really sign for Aston Villa?

Charlie Patino, Arsenal
  • 23 May 2023

FIFA 22: The best bargains on career mode

Cristiano Ronaldo angry at being subbed at Brentford
  • 21 Jan 2022

Rangnick explains why Ronaldo was subbed against Brentford

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 21 Jan 2022

How much of a financial hit are Barcelona willing to take on Dembele?

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

Mourinho rules himself out of Everton running

Alexis Sanchez, Man Utd
  • 20 Jan 2022

How Alexis Sanchez cost Man Utd an astonishing £11.5m per goal scored

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 23 May 2023

Fiorentina want to sell Vlahovic to Arsenal NOW

Jesse Lingard, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 20 Jan 2022

Why Man Utd will not loan Lingard to Newcastle

Who is Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch?
  • 20 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Ryan Gravenberch to Man Utd, Liverpool or Real Madrid

Anthony Elanga, Man Utd
  • 20 Jan 2022

Man Utd's transfer stance on Anthony Elanga revealed

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 20 Jan 2022

How Dembele went from €105m Neymar replacement to Barca's Enemy No.1

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd, Liverpool and the seven clubs who want to sign Dembele