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

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 23 May 2023

The five Tottenham players who could leave in January

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 6 Jan 2022

Xavi provides insight into Coutinho's Barcelona future

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.
  • 5 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Rebel Aubameyang to Barcelona or Newcastle?

Kylian Mbappe at the 2021 Ballon d'Or Awards
  • 23 May 2023

10 players who could join Real Madrid in January

Matthijs de Ligt, Alvaro Morata, Juventus
  • 5 Jan 2022

De Ligt and Morata told to 'think twice' over Barca move by ex-Camp Nou star

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 5 Jan 2022

Dembele 'laughs at' Barcelona's ultimatum

Would Alexander Isak be an ideal signing for Barcelona?
  • 3 Jan 2022

Who is Alexander Isak? The super Swede interesting Arsenal and Chelsea

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

10 players who could join Arsenal in January

Pep Guardiola and Raheem Sterling, Man CIty
  • 3 Jan 2022

The five Man City players who could leave in January

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 2 Jan 2022

10 players who could join Man City in January

Romelu Lukaku, Aston Villa v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 2 Jan 2022

Three players who could replace Lukaku at Chelsea

Karim Benzema celebrates, Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk in UCL
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 best players: All the top forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers

Erling Haaland and Norway are set to miss out on World Cup 2022
  • 1 Jan 2022

Haaland drops HUGE hint about future club

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 1 Jan 2022

January's Most Wanted: Mbappe to Madrid or new PSG contract?

Isco: Everton target’s recent statistics
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 top bargains: All the best cheap signings

Eric Garcia, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 31 Dec 2021

Who is Barcelona’s Worst Player of the Season so far?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Newcastle v Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 31 Dec 2021

Ronaldo is 'very happy' at Man Utd, insists agent

Renato Tapia, Celta
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 release clauses: The best players to target

Xavi, Bayern v Barcelona, 2021-22
  • 30 Dec 2021

Xavi desperate for Barca to sign former Real Madrid star

Jadon Sancho, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Man Utd’s Worst Player of the Season so far?