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

Mourinho: Dele Alli distracted by transfer speculation
  • 19 May 2021

Mourinho: Dele Alli distracted by transfer speculation

Transfer news: Wolves tie down Jonny to new deal until 2025
  • 19 May 2021

Transfer news: Wolves tie down Jonny to new deal until 2025

Arsenal and Man City target Manor Solomon hints at Premier League move this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal and Man City target Manor Solomon hints at Premier League move this summer

Why Isco’s time at Real Madrid is finally up
  • 19 May 2021

Why Isco’s time at Real Madrid is finally up

Arsenal loanee Guendouzi names Spurs star as one of Premier League’s best
  • 19 May 2021

Arsenal loanee Guendouzi names Spurs star as one of Premier League’s best

Pochettino: ‘At no point’ have PSG disrespected Barcelona over Messi
  • 19 May 2021

Pochettino: ‘At no point’ have PSG disrespected Barcelona over Messi

Van de Beek’s lack of impact at Man Utd leaves Paul Pogba with bargaining power
  • 19 May 2021

Van de Beek’s lack of impact at Man Utd leaves Paul Pogba with bargaining power

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display
  • 19 May 2021

Donny van de Beek defended again by Solskjaer after another lacklustre display

Mourinho comments on Harry Kane transfer speculation and trophy drought
  • 19 May 2021

Mourinho comments on Harry Kane transfer speculation and trophy drought

‘Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe together? I don’t think so’, says PSG star Herrera
  • 19 May 2021

‘Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe together? I don’t think so’, says PSG star Herrera

Raphinha tipped for move to Premier League elite following Leeds form
  • 19 May 2021

Raphinha tipped for move to Premier League elite following Leeds form

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star

Man Utd wonderkid Shoretire ignores interest from Barca to sign first professional deal
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd wonderkid Shoretire ignores interest from Barca to sign first professional deal

Moyes reveals why West Ham didn’t sign a new striker in January
  • 19 May 2021

Moyes reveals why West Ham didn’t sign a new striker in January

Cavani opens up about ‘difficult’ start to life at Man Utd
  • 19 May 2021

Cavani opens up about ‘difficult’ start to life at Man Utd

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani
  • 19 May 2021

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey
  • 17 May 2021

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’
  • 19 May 2021

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid