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

No, Javier Mascherano won’t be playing for Barcelona again
  • 17 May 2021

No, Javier Mascherano won’t be playing for Barcelona again

Varane is not for sale, says Madrid coach Zidane
  • 19 May 2021

Varane is not for sale, says Madrid coach Zidane

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic subject of ‘enormous interest’ from other clubs
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea target Ahmedhodzic subject of ‘enormous interest’ from other clubs

Camavinga not concerned with ‘dream’ teams at the moment
  • 19 May 2021

Camavinga not concerned with ‘dream’ teams at the moment

Guardiola: I want Messi to stay at Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola: I want Messi to stay at Barcelona

Frustrated Koeman take umbrage to Messi questions
  • 17 May 2021

Frustrated Koeman take umbrage to Messi questions

Bruce slams Almiron’s ‘amateur’ agent: ‘He’s just looking to make a fast buck’
  • 17 May 2021

Bruce slams Almiron’s ‘amateur’ agent: ‘He’s just looking to make a fast buck’

Messi joining Man City is now inevitable – Sinclair
  • 17 May 2021

Messi joining Man City is now inevitable – Sinclair

Ambitious Rooney wants Derby job permanently
  • 17 May 2021

Ambitious Rooney wants Derby job permanently

Barca presidential hopeful hoping Xavi can be the club’s Sir Alex Ferguson
  • 19 May 2021

Barca presidential hopeful hoping Xavi can be the club’s Sir Alex Ferguson

Liverpool should only sign Ramos if they are desperate, says club legend
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool should only sign Ramos if they are desperate, says club legend

Samuel Eto’o set to come out of retirement in the Spanish third division
  • 19 May 2021

Samuel Eto’o set to come out of retirement in the Spanish third division

Ansu Fati: Why trouble could be brewing for Barca over young star
  • 17 May 2021

Ansu Fati: Why trouble could be brewing for Barca over young star

Khedira finally set to leave Juventus, but where to?
  • 19 May 2021

Khedira finally set to leave Juventus, but where to?

Courtois: I never agreed to go to Barcelona
  • 19 May 2021

Courtois: I never agreed to go to Barcelona

Where does Gini Wijnaldum’s future lie as Inter and Barca circle for Liverpool ace?
  • 19 May 2021

Where does Gini Wijnaldum’s future lie as Inter and Barca circle for Liverpool ace?

Szoboszlai should be a Bayern target, says Matthaus
  • 19 May 2021

Szoboszlai should be a Bayern target, says Matthaus

Liverpool target Adama Traore allegedly ‘pissed off’ with Wolves
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool target Adama Traore allegedly ‘pissed off’ with Wolves

Pogba urged to refind happiness by returning to Juventus
  • 19 May 2021

Pogba urged to refind happiness by returning to Juventus

Atletico want Newcastle star Miguel Almiron, claims agent
  • 19 May 2021

Atletico want Newcastle star Miguel Almiron, claims agent