Martin Macdonald

 
Martin Macdonald • MartinMac1 Football Expert & Football Transfers Live Blog Editor
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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

Articles written by Martin Macdonald

Ligue 1

Lyon win tight championship race to claim fourth title - Ligue 1 2004/05

Paul Le Guen's side continued their domination over French football with their fourth win in a row

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Ronaldinho sent Barcelona on their journey to greatness - La Liga in 2004/05

The arrival of the Brazilian the previous year was the catalyst for a return to the top at Camp Nou

  • 4 years
La Liga

Valencia reclaim title from Real Madrid - La Liga 2003-04

With Barcelona in a transition period and Madrid failing to produce, Rafa Benitez's men took advantage

  • 4 years
Serie A

Kaka conquers Milan & Italian football - Serie A 2003-04

The Brazilian took to Italian football like a duck to water ad and never looked back

  • 4 years
Bundesliga

Werder Bremen’s 23-game run secures Bundesliga title - the Bundesliga 2003-04:

Thomas Schaaf's men stunned German football with their unexpected victory

  • 4 years
La Liga

Ronaldo becomes a Galactico - La Liga in 2002-03

The Brazilian was fresh off a tournament-defining performance in the World Cup

  • 4 years
Serie A

Pavel Nedved earns the Ballon d'Or after guiding Juve to the title - Serie A in 2002-03

The Czech star made the move from Lazio and was an instant hit with the Old Lady

  • 4 years
Bundesliga

Bayern reclaim title after poaching Michael Ballack - the Bundesliga in 2002-03

Leverkusen won the previous championship, so Bayern bought their two best players to cruise to the title the next year

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Van Nistelrooy's goals got United their title back - the Premier League in 2002/03

The Dutchman's excellent run returned the trophy to Old Trafford ahead of perennial challengers Arsenal

  • 4 years
Premier League

Arsenal chase down big-spending United to claim the title - the 2001/02 Premier League

United went large on Ruud van Nistelrooy and Juan Veron but the Gunners were too good in the run-in

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Man Utd were too good for English football - the 1999/00 Premier League

Sir Alex Ferguson's side proved infinitely superior to their rivals as they reclaimed their title

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Man Utd blew Arsenal away to win three in a row - the Premier League in 2000/01

United hammered their nearest rivals 6-1 during a season where everyone else trailed in their wake

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Wenger 'came from Japan' and ended Man Utd's dominance - the 1997/98 Premier League season

The Frenchman revolutionised the English game and in doing so stopped United winning five titles in six

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Roy Keane arrived, and United steamrollered the division - the 1993/94 Premier League

The arrival of the Irishman in United's midfield was the catalyst to one of the most straightforward title reigns under Sir Alex Ferguson

  • 4 years
Premier League

When Blackburn and Shearer brought down the mighty Man United - the 1994/95 Premier League season

The England forward had one of his best seasons to fire Kenny Dalglish's underdogs to the title

  • 4 years
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Which leagues are suspended, and which are still going?

Not all leagues have seen their seasons interrupted - some continue unabated

  • 4 years
Champions League

Champions League: Ilicic hits four as Atalanta make history

The Slovenian was in brilliant form as Valencia were knocked out in an entertaining clash at the Mestalla

  • 4 years
Serie A

Serie A: Aaron Ramsey is Juve's hero in crunch clash against Inter

The Welshman enjoyed one of his best performances for the Bianconeri in the top-of-the-table encounter

  • 4 years
Premier League

Premier League: Brilliant Barkley dominates Everton

The former Toffees star ran the match in midfield for Chelsea, and is joined in the Top Five by two team-mates

  • 4 years
La Liga

Outrageous Oscar scores La Liga Goal of the Week

Leganes secured a huge comeback victory against Villarreal, with the on-loan Real Madrid player scoring two

  • 4 years