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

It is ‘impossible’ for Super League clubs to be banned from leagues, says Florentino Perez
  • 28 Jun 2021

Madrid president Perez slammed by La Liga: 'He thinks he is Robin Hood!'

Man Utd linked with £68m Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente
  • 28 Jun 2021

Spain star won’t rule out Liverpool or Man Utd move

Should Manchester United sign Raphael Varane?
  • 14 Jul 2021

Real Madrid: 'No offers' for Man Utd target Varane

Real Madrid wouldn’t let me build a new squad, claims Zinedine Zidane
  • 25 Jun 2021

Zidane didn't even write his own goodbye letter, claims Madrid president Perez

Kylian Mbappe PSG 2020/21
  • 25 Jun 2021

Real Madrid president Perez comments on Mbappe links

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

Euro 2020 Team of the Group Stage: Ronaldo and Pogba star

Gilmour hints at loan move: I’m a Chelsea player right now
  • 24 Jun 2021

Chelsea must treat Gilmour the way City treated Foden, says Souness

Neymar and Paulinho, Brazil
  • 24 Jun 2021

Brazil star admits he'd be 'delighted' with Barca return

Who is Rodrigo De Paul? The Udinese schemer linked with Inter and Liverpool
  • 24 Jun 2021

Five alternatives for Arsenal now that Odegaard is staying with Madrid

Mikel Damsgaard scores against Russia for Denmark, Euro 2020
  • 23 Jun 2021

Sampdoria name price for Denmark hero Damsgaard

Arsenal’s Guendouzi agrees terms with Marseille over possible move
  • 23 Jun 2021

Arsenal midfielder Guendouzi close to joining new club

Kevin Prince Boateng at Barcelona
  • 23 Jun 2021

Former Barcelona forward makes Hertha Berlin switch

Romelu Lukaku thinks he was right to leave Man Utd for Inter
  • 23 Jun 2021

Lukaku says no to Man City

Steven Gerrard & Neil Lennon, Celtic v Rangers, Scottish Premiership
  • 23 Jun 2021

Gerrard got more time than others would have at Rangers, claims Lennon

Could Aaron Ramsey be on his way to Liverpool?
  • 23 Jun 2021

Ramsey back to Arsenal? 'Not a shred of truth' in the rumours

Mikel Damsgaard scores against Russia for Denmark, Euro 2020
  • 22 Jun 2021

Is Denmark hero Mikkel Damsgaard worth the hype?

Kevin De Bruyne at Chelsea
  • 22 Jun 2021

Mourinho accuses De Bruyne of a lack of patience during time at Chelsea

If Man Utd or Man City pay up, Pau Torres will leave, says Villarreal president
  • 22 Jun 2021

Why Pau Torres' transfer to Man Utd won't be happening

Harry Kane substituted against Scotland at Euro 2020
  • 22 Jun 2021

Drop £100m Kane for who? Rashford and Calvert-Lewin aren't good enough to lead England line

Harry Kane must go to Real Madrid if they come calling, says Woodgate
  • 22 Jun 2021

Kane backed to 'obliterate' Shearer record if he moves to Man City