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

Liverpool urged to sign Upamecano by former player Peter Crouch
  • 19 May 2021

Liverpool urged to sign Upamecano by former player Peter Crouch

Jack Wilshere impresses and scores in first start for new club Bournemouth
  • 19 May 2021

Jack Wilshere impresses and scores in first start for new club Bournemouth

Man Utd transfer news: Solskjaer details January plans
  • 17 May 2021

Man Utd transfer news: Solskjaer details January plans

Eriksen stays with Inter, but he needs to be more determined, says Conte
  • 19 May 2021

Eriksen stays with Inter, but he needs to be more determined, says Conte

Official: Sevilla sign €6m Papu Gomez from Atalanta
  • 17 May 2021

Official: Sevilla sign €6m Papu Gomez from Atalanta

If Man Utd win the Premier League, Pogba might stay – Ferdinand
  • 19 May 2021

If Man Utd win the Premier League, Pogba might stay – Ferdinand

Solskjaer confirms no new deal on the table at Man Utd as of yet
  • 19 May 2021

Solskjaer confirms no new deal on the table at Man Utd as of yet

Mustafi’s father says his son’s contract will not be terminated by Arsenal
  • 19 May 2021

Mustafi’s father says his son’s contract will not be terminated by Arsenal

Diego Costa would win Man City the Premier League, insists Micah Richards
  • 19 May 2021

Diego Costa would win Man City the Premier League, insists Micah Richards

The issue holding up Jesse Lingard’s loan move from Man Utd to West Ham
  • 19 May 2021

The issue holding up Jesse Lingard’s loan move from Man Utd to West Ham

Tuchel and Chelsea a ‘marriage made in hell’ says former Blues striker
  • 19 May 2021

Tuchel and Chelsea a ‘marriage made in hell’ says former Blues striker

Laporta warns PSG to be ‘respectful’ to Barcelona with Messi pursuit
  • 19 May 2021

Laporta warns PSG to be ‘respectful’ to Barcelona with Messi pursuit

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement
  • 19 May 2021

Torres or Upamecano? Bayern targeting Alaba replacement

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard out, Tuchel in – the winners and losers in the Chelsea squad

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role
  • 19 May 2021

Fernandes on Van de Beek: If I was him I wouldn’t be happy with Man Utd role

Former Arsenal star fears Odegaard deal could be an ’embarrassment’ like Denis Suarez
  • 19 May 2021

Former Arsenal star fears Odegaard deal could be an ’embarrassment’ like Denis Suarez

Lampard refuses to rule out loan for Billy Gilmour
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard refuses to rule out loan for Billy Gilmour

Guardiola admits Eric Garcia will likely leave Man City
  • 19 May 2021

Guardiola admits Eric Garcia will likely leave Man City

Mourinho comments on Danny Ings speculation
  • 19 May 2021

Mourinho comments on Danny Ings speculation

Odegaard backed for success at Arsenal by Norway boss
  • 19 May 2021

Odegaard backed for success at Arsenal by Norway boss