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

Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring on his West Ham debut against Aston Villa
  • 4 Aug 2021

Man Utd man Lingard reveals why West Ham move was so rewarding

Bournemouth star Danjuma: There has been contact with Ajax and Premier League sides
  • 4 Aug 2021

What would Arnaut Danjuma bring to Liverpool?

Who is Todd Cantwell? The Norwich star wanted by Tottenham and Leeds
  • 4 Aug 2021

Aston Villa identify Grealish replacement - and it's not Bailey or Buendia

Are Manchester City likely to sign Lionel Messi?
  • 4 Aug 2021

La Liga receives huge cash injection, but is that bad news for Barcelona and Messi?

Van Gaal to AZ rumours swirl as ex-Man Utd boss spotted in stands
  • 4 Aug 2021

King Louis is back! How Van Gaal performed at Man Utd, Barca and Bayern

The stats that show why Kounde would be a fine Arsenal signing
  • 3 Aug 2021

How much is Chelsea target Kounde worth?

Three reasons why Rafael Varane could end up at Man Utd this summer
  • 23 May 2023

Varane WILL adapt to English football comfortably, insists Arsenal legend

Who is Guido Rodriguez? The €80m Betis midfielder wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool
  • 3 Aug 2021

Who is Guido Rodriguez? The €80m Betis midfielder wanted by Liverpool and Arsenal

Romelu Lukaku at Chelsea
  • 3 Aug 2021

Lukaku was 'not appreciated' at Chelsea, claims former Blues star

Moriba’s Man City move scrapped after cancelled plane ride to England
  • 3 Aug 2021

Why losing Ilaix Moriba would hurt Barcelona's Messi cause

Kylian Mbappe playing for Monaco, 2017
  • 2 Aug 2021

Barzagli: I told Juventus to sign Mbappe in 2017!

Ruben Neves Wolves 2020/21
  • 2 Aug 2021

Man Utd and Arsenal target Neves provides major update on future

Memphis Depay at his Barcelona unveiling, July 2022
  • 23 May 2023

The Barcelona squad is better with Depay, insists De Jong

Harry Kane and Jack Grealish, Euro 2020 final
  • 2 Aug 2021

How Man City's Grealish signing could allow Man Utd to land Kane

Yusuf Demir signs for Barcelona
  • 2 Aug 2021

Who is Yusuf Demir? The ‘Austrian Messi’ signed by Barcelona

Ben White: No surprise about transfer links, says Graeme Potter
  • 30 Jul 2021

Arsenal complete £50m signing of Ben White from Brighton

James Rodriguez pours cold water on Everton exit rumours
  • 30 Jul 2021

James Rodriguez told by Benitez he is surplus to requirements at Everton

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal
  • 30 Jul 2021

Could Xhaka end up staying at Arsenal after all?

Pique: I hope Messi can be ‘seduced’ into staying at Barcelona
  • 30 Jul 2021

Which Barcelona players have agreed to a salary reduction?

Braithwaite: Barcelona signings won’t scare me
  • 30 Jul 2021

Financial boost for Barcelona as €15m man set for Premier League move