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

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer
  • 2 Sept 2021

Mbappe will be a Real Madrid player, Benzema promises

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is wanted by Europe's top clubs
  • 2 Sept 2021

Haaland's 'future is abroad', says former Bayern chief Rummenigge

Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Atalanta in the Champions League
  • 1 Sept 2021

Arsenal's dream XI: How the Gunners wanted to line up this season

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG
  • 1 Sept 2021

Mbappe rejects chance to become world's best paid footballer at PSG

Chelsea striker romelu Lukaku
  • 1 Sept 2021

Winners and losers of summer transfer window

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a prolific scorer deep into his 30s.
  • 1 Sept 2021

Premier League 2021/22 summer signings: Ronaldo, Lukaku, Grealish & all the completed transfers

Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez at Barcelona
  • 1 Sept 2021

Barca busted, Madrid Mbappeless - Atleti have the best squad in Spain

Memphis Depay, Barcelona v Getafe, 2021-22
  • 1 Sept 2021

No Messi, no Griezmann - How Barcelona will line up this season

Who is Ilaix Moriba? The Barcelona wonderkid forming a bond with Lionel Messi
  • 31 Aug 2021

Ilaix Moriba and Barcelona: From €100m release clause to a cut-price exit

Three reasons why Real Madrid should re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Man Utd confirm Cristiano Ronaldo signing

Moise Kean, Juventus, 2018-19
  • 31 Aug 2021

OFFICIAL: Juventus sign Moise Kean from Everton

Paul Pogba celebrates with Man Utd team-mate Bruno Fernandes during a 5-1 win over Leeds
  • 30 Aug 2021

Pogba: I am very happy at Manchester United

Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde playing for Sevilla in La Liga
  • 30 Aug 2021

Will Chelsea sign Kounde before the end of the transfer window?

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 30 Aug 2021

Rooney: Solskjaer must start winning trophies after Ronaldo arrival

‘Amad Diallo will challenge for the Ballon d’Or in five years’
  • 30 Aug 2021

What now for Amad after Feyenoord loan deal falls through?

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?
  • 28 Aug 2021

Koeman wants Barca sales: 'It is impossible for all of them to play'

Arteta responds to Arsenal fans over Martinelli concerns
  • 28 Aug 2021

Guardiola: Arteta is 'above and beyond' a good manager

Manchester City 5-0 Arsenal
  • 28 Aug 2021

Ten years on from 8-2 United defeat, Arsenal are hopeless again in Manchester

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates equalling Ali Daei's record for international goals for Portugal against France at Euro 2020.
  • 28 Aug 2021

Merson questions Ronaldo deal: 'Why not sign Harry Kane?'

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 27 Aug 2021

When will Ronaldo make his second Man Utd debut?