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

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021-22
  • 10 Mar 2022

Raphinha and the stars Chelsea can no longer sign this summer

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 10 Mar 2022

‘Our club is finished’ – Chelsea fans rage after Abramovich sanction

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Besiktas
  • 9 Mar 2022

Barcelona told to make 'great efforts' to sign Haaland by club legend

Dani Alves, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Dani Alves: Barcelona transfer deals could cast doubt on his future

‘He’s like a lion in the jungle’ – Guardiola backs Barcelona-bound Aguero to play until 40
  • 9 Mar 2022

What is Man City’s biggest win of all time?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2021-22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Ronaldo's Man Utd career hits a new low as Rangnick torment continues

Xherdan Shaqiri, Chicago Fire, 2021-22
  • 8 Mar 2022

The 10 MLS players with the highest price tag

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
  • 8 Mar 2022

How PSG will line up with Ronaldo and Messi next season

Armando Broja, Southampton, 2021/22
  • 9 Mar 2022

Ramsey and the 10 England players to explode the last six months

Mohamed Salah in action, Liverpool v Atletico Madrid
  • 7 Mar 2022

Liverpool legend believes Salah will sign a new deal 'soon'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo
  • 7 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Real Madrid youngster

Robert Lewandowski celebrates during Barcelona v Bayern Munich
  • 5 Mar 2022

What are Arsenal's chances of signing Robert Lewandowski?

Toby Collyer, Man Utd
  • 5 Mar 2022

Who is Toby Collyer? Brighton starlet who has agreed Man Utd move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal
  • 5 Mar 2022

Why did Arsenal not sign a striker to replace Aubameyang?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter
  • 5 Mar 2022

The 10 Serie A players with the highest price tag

Erling Haaland playing for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga
  • 5 Mar 2022

Haaland to Barca? Xavi responds to transfer rumours

Anthony Martial, Sevilla, 2021-22
  • 5 Mar 2022

Five clubs who could sign Martial this summer

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea
  • 4 Mar 2022

Abramovich and five owners who left their clubs in disgrace

Romeo Lavia, Manchester City
  • 4 Mar 2022

The potential ability of every Man City youngster

Zidane, Flick, Conte out, Mourinho in – 31 coaching changes already in Europe’s big five leagues
  • 4 Mar 2022

Man Utd have spent €50m on dud managers after Sir Alex