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

Marc Overmars: Could Ajax director of football be the answer for Arsenal or Man Utd?
  • 8 Dec 2021

Barcelona and Newcastle left red-faced as Ajax announce Overmars deal

Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring for Manchester City in a Premier League match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in 2021
  • 6 Dec 2021

How close did Bernardo Silva come to leaving Man City?

Eddie Howe, new Newcastle manager
  • 4 Dec 2021

Newcastle MUST beat Burnley or their January plans are bust

Jesse Lingard, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 4 Dec 2021

Could Jesse Lingard really leave Man Utd for Real Madrid?

Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona
  • 4 Dec 2021

Dembele, Coutinho, Griezmann - which of these Barca flops is the worst deal ever?

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 4 Dec 2021

Xavi: Contract rebel Dembele will NOT be ousted from the squad

Abel Ruiz, Braga
  • 3 Dec 2021

Who is Abel Ruiz? The former Barca youngster impressing at Braga

Bayern Munich may need to replace Robert Lewandowski next summmer
  • 2 Dec 2021

Lewandowski has told his agent to take him to Real Madrid

Antonio Conte, Chelsea, 2020-21
  • 2 Dec 2021

Conte: Tottenham rebuild is biggest challenge of my career

Erling Haaland celebrates hat-trick in DFB-Pokal first round
  • 2 Dec 2021

Why Rangnick will be so desperate to sign Haaland

Sergio Gomez, Anderlecht
  • 1 Dec 2021

Who is Sergio Gomez? The flying Anderlecht wide man wanted by Man Utd

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe
  • 1 Dec 2021

Why Benzema's Ballon d'Or snub could hinder Mbappe to Real Madrid

Karim Adeyemi celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Wolfsburg
  • 1 Dec 2021

Dortmund ahead of Barca and PSG in Adeyemi race

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d'Or
  • 23 May 2023

Why Messi deserved record seventh Ballon d’Or

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 29 Nov 2021

How Mourinho could help Barcelona sign Ferran Torres

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Man CIty, 2021-22
  • 29 Nov 2021

How Man Utd could line up under Rangnick

Kamaldeen Sulemana, Rennes v Lens, 2021-22
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Kamaldeen Sulemana? - Liverpool and Man Utd battle over winger

Lassina Traore, Shakhtar
  • 27 Nov 2021

Who is Lassina Traore? Crocked wonderkid hoping to get back to his best

PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots at goal in a Ligue 1 match vs Angers
  • 27 Nov 2021

Di Maria: PSG players have not tried to get Mbappe to stay

What next for Zinedine Zidane after leaving Real Madrid?
  • 26 Nov 2021

PSG reject 'ridiculous' Zidane reports and break silence over Pochettino