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

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 1 Oct 2021

Why Real Madrid are in good financial shape to sign Kylian Mbappe

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 30 Sept 2021

Barca eye up Ajax star for 2022 Bosman move

Luis Enrique has been linked with a return to Barcelona
  • 30 Sept 2021

Luis Enrique has no intention of returning to Barcelona

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd
  • 30 Sept 2021

Kalvin Phillips: What clubs will fight Man Utd for Leeds star?

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 30 Sept 2021

Real Madrid enter Cavani race - what this means for Barca and Man Utd

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta
  • 30 Sept 2021

Barcelona star says Koeman MUST STAY after Benfica humiliation

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?
  • 29 Sept 2021

The crazy lengths Dalot went to keep his Man Utd dream alive

‘I’m open for everything’ – Leno coy on Arsenal future
  • 29 Sept 2021

Leno hints at Arsenal exit: No reason for Arteta to drop me!

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 29 Sept 2021

What next for fallen star Dele Alli?

Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona
  • 29 Sept 2021

Griezmann: Why leaving Barca for Atleti was so hard

Lionel Messi, PSG v Man City, Champions League
  • 28 Sept 2021

Lionel Messi arrives! - Argentine finally makes mark at PSG on the big stage

Sir Alex Ferguson’s 10 best Man Utd signings – Ranked
  • 28 Sept 2021

Sir Alex Ferguson reiterates the one player he regrets not signing at Man Utd

Solskjaer downplays the need for Man United transfers in January
  • 28 Sept 2021

Solskjaer comments on Man Utd pressure: 'It is a privilege'

Erling Haaland celebrates hat-trick in DFB-Pokal first round
  • 28 Sept 2021

Dortmund identify two potential Haaland replacements from Ligue 1

Barcelona, Camp Nou
  • 28 Sept 2021

Barcelona receive €1.5bn offer to wipe debt

Could Ansu Fati leave Barcelona for Juventus?
  • 25 Sept 2021

Ansu Fati lacks concentration after Messi departure - Koeman

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool v Brentford
  • 25 Sept 2021

Salah makes history for Liverpool in Brentford thriller

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez linked with Barcelona job
  • 25 Sept 2021

Barcelona president Laporta wants Martinez, not Xavi, as new head coach

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 25 Sept 2021

Ansu Fati will return for Barcelona against Levante

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 25 Sept 2021

The bookies' favourites to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd