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

Vital that new signings fit within Man Utd ethos, says Marcus Rashford
  • 19 May 2021

Vital that new signings fit within Man Utd ethos, says Marcus Rashford

Robert Sanchez signs new four-and-a-half year deal with Brighton
  • 19 May 2021

Robert Sanchez signs new four-and-a-half year deal with Brighton

Kroos: ‘Haaland or Mbappe? I’ll take Benzema’
  • 19 May 2021

Kroos: ‘Haaland or Mbappe? I’ll take Benzema’

Why Juan Mata’s time is up at Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Why Juan Mata’s time is up at Man Utd

Luis Alberto suggests he could be sold by Lazio
  • 19 May 2021

Luis Alberto suggests he could be sold by Lazio

Lewandowski comments on potential MLS move
  • 19 May 2021

Lewandowski comments on potential MLS move

Real Madrid identify alternative target to Dayot Upamecano
  • 19 May 2021

Real Madrid identify alternative target to Dayot Upamecano

Monchi says no to Barcelona Director of Football role
  • 19 May 2021

Monchi says no to Barcelona Director of Football role

Declan Rice desperate for West Ham to sign Lingard permanently
  • 19 May 2021

Declan Rice desperate for West Ham to sign Lingard permanently

Have Dortmund already identified their replacement for Haaland?
  • 19 May 2021

Have Dortmund already identified their replacement for Haaland?

Former Tottenham favourite questions why the club didn’t sign Jesse Lingard
  • 19 May 2021

Former Tottenham favourite questions why the club didn’t sign Jesse Lingard

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?
  • 19 May 2021

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?
  • 19 May 2021

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa
  • 19 May 2021

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires
  • 17 May 2021

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires