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

Joachim Low focused on Euros despite Germany exit confirmed

17 May 2021

Joachim Low focused on Euros despite Germany exit confirmed

Barcelona players on loan: How Alena, Todibo and Co. are performing

19 May 2021

Barcelona players on loan: How Alena, Todibo and Co. are performing

Henry: I’m so desperate for Arsenal return I’d cut the grass at the Emirates!

19 May 2021

Henry: I’m so desperate for Arsenal return I’d cut the grass at the Emirates!

Man Utd and Liverpool dealt transfer blow as Raphinha insists he is happy at Leeds

19 May 2021

Man Utd and Liverpool dealt transfer blow as Raphinha insists he is happy at Leeds

How Everton could line with linked Real Madrid duo

19 May 2021

How Everton could line with linked Real Madrid duo

Souness bemoans Gareth Bale’s comments about his age

24 May 2021

Souness bemoans Gareth Bale’s comments about his age

Celtic legend on why Eddie Howe would be a perfect fit for the Hoops

12 Aug 2021

Celtic legend on why Eddie Howe would be a perfect fit for the Hoops

If Salah wants to leave Liverpool, let him go, says club legend

19 May 2021

If Salah wants to leave Liverpool, let him go, says club legend

Man City target Grealish names City player as his favourite in the Premier League

19 May 2021

Man City target Grealish names City player as his favourite in the Premier League

Leicester closing in on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard – How does he compare to Jamie Vardy?

19 May 2021

Leicester closing in on Celtic’s Odsonne Edouard – How does he compare to Jamie Vardy?

Man Utd have made clear progress under Solskjaer, says Ed Woodward

19 May 2021

Man Utd have made clear progress under Solskjaer, says Ed Woodward

Nani questions whether Paul Pogba is concentrated on Man Utd

19 May 2021

Nani questions whether Paul Pogba is concentrated on Man Utd

‘Eddie Howe reminds me of Brendan Rodgers’, says former Celtic midfielder

19 May 2021

‘Eddie Howe reminds me of Brendan Rodgers’, says former Celtic midfielder

Carragher: Liverpool need to do something big in the transfer market

19 May 2021

Carragher: Liverpool need to do something big in the transfer market

Bayern youngster hoping to make an impact next season despite probable transfer incomings

19 May 2021

Bayern youngster hoping to make an impact next season despite probable transfer incomings

Bayern president says they can afford Haaland if they are convinced of his quality

19 May 2021

Bayern president says they can afford Haaland if they are convinced of his quality

Nathaniel Phillips didn’t foresee ‘any scenario’ which would lead to Liverpool first team

19 May 2021

Nathaniel Phillips didn’t foresee ‘any scenario’ which would lead to Liverpool first team

Is Tariq Lamptey an ideal Hector Bellerin replacement for Arsenal?

19 May 2021

Is Tariq Lamptey an ideal Hector Bellerin replacement for Arsenal?

Milan suggest again that Chelsea’s Tomori asking price is too expensive

12 Aug 2021

Milan suggest again that Chelsea’s Tomori asking price is too expensive

Jurgen Klopp blames injuries for Liverpool’s failures so far this season

19 May 2021

Jurgen Klopp blames injuries for Liverpool’s failures so far this season