Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald

Martin Macdonald is an experienced digital journalist who has significant expertise in a number of different genres, including his work on FootballTransfers.

After initially working in financial services, Martin gained a qualification in advertising and public relations before joining the Real Times Network group. He has contributed to a number of different sites covering a range of topics, including

FootballTransfers, GPFans, FootballCritic, Goal.com, The Celtic Exchange and The Celtic Star.

Football presented a path to Martin into the journalism world, while his passion for movies meant any opportunity to land a role within film reporting would be grasped with both hands. It is this passion which helped him land the role as Editor-In-Chief of successful film rating brand MovieMeter.

MovieMeter began by becoming the largest, most complete movie archive in the Netherlands, and has now branched out successfully into English language and beyond. Not only is Martin in charge of MovieMeter on a daily basis, he is also a subscriber and partof the site’s community and fabric. You will regularly see him providing his own, personal movie ratings as well as engaging in conversations with others in the comments section.

In addition to writing for MovieMeter.com, Martin is a co-presenter of the movie podcast Ugly Pulp Odyssey. The podcast was originally born out of a lockdown need for creativity and entertainment, but he, along with his friends Barry and Ross, have recorded more than 50 episodes to date.

An odd name for a podcast, you say? It was born out of the trio’s three favourite movies; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Pulp Fiction and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Articles from Martin Macdonald

Depay Barcelona move in doubt as he admits other clubs could be interested
  • 19 May 2021

Depay Barcelona move in doubt as he admits other clubs could be interested

Giroud turned down Bordeaux move to play at the highest level, says former Arsenal captain
  • 17 May 2021

Giroud turned down Bordeaux move to play at the highest level, says former Arsenal captain

Nuno Mendes – the wonderkid wanted by Man Utd, Real Madrid, and Juventus
  • 17 May 2021

Nuno Mendes – the wonderkid wanted by Man Utd, Real Madrid, and Juventus

Arsenal not looking for transfers in January to solve current crisis
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal not looking for transfers in January to solve current crisis

Who could replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield Utd boss?
  • 19 May 2021

Who could replace Chris Wilder as Sheffield Utd boss?

Chris Wilder to be kept as Sheffield Utd boss even if they are relegated
  • 19 May 2021

Chris Wilder to be kept as Sheffield Utd boss even if they are relegated

Football Manager 2021: Bundesliga transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Bundesliga transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: Serie A transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Serie A transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: La Liga transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: La Liga transfer budgets

Football Manager 2021: Championship transfer budgets
  • 19 May 2021

Football Manager 2021: Championship transfer budgets

Dele Alli to PSG – why it could happen in January
  • 19 May 2021

Dele Alli to PSG – why it could happen in January

Man Utd keen to sign a new centre-back – who are they targeting?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd keen to sign a new centre-back – who are they targeting?

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?
  • 19 May 2021

Leon Bailey wanted by Man Utd, Arsenal, and Tottenham – is he ready for a Premier League move?

Rashford pledges future to Man Utd: I can’t see myself wearing another shirt
  • 19 May 2021

Rashford pledges future to Man Utd: I can’t see myself wearing another shirt

Vazquez yet to renew at Real Madrid: ‘It’s complicated’
  • 17 May 2021

Vazquez yet to renew at Real Madrid: ‘It’s complicated’

Messi would upset the ‘balance’ at PSG, says Arsene Wenger
  • 17 May 2021

Messi would upset the ‘balance’ at PSG, says Arsene Wenger

Zidane: I’ll never be Real Madrid’s Sir Alex Ferguson
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane: I’ll never be Real Madrid’s Sir Alex Ferguson

Another disaster in Europe for Conte – could Inter really look to bring in a replacement?
  • 19 May 2021

Another disaster in Europe for Conte – could Inter really look to bring in a replacement?

Todibo not fit for Benfica physically or tactically, says Jorge Jesus
  • 19 May 2021

Todibo not fit for Benfica physically or tactically, says Jorge Jesus

Nunez to Barcelona? Benfica boss Jesus says he is expecting no departures in January
  • 17 May 2021

Nunez to Barcelona? Benfica boss Jesus says he is expecting no departures in January