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

Pochettino: I nearly worked with Messi in the past
  • 17 May 2021

Pochettino: I nearly worked with Messi in the past

Man Utd news: When will Amad Diallo debut?
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd news: When will Amad Diallo debut?

Man City transfer news: Guardiola confirms January plans
  • 19 May 2021

Man City transfer news: Guardiola confirms January plans

Man Utd confident over Van de Beek future, says Van der Sar
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd confident over Van de Beek future, says Van der Sar

Ibrahimovic on Mandzukic deal: ‘now there are two of us to scare opponents!’
  • 19 May 2021

Ibrahimovic on Mandzukic deal: ‘now there are two of us to scare opponents!’

Werner-Torres comparisons shot down by Frank Lampard
  • 19 May 2021

Werner-Torres comparisons shot down by Frank Lampard

West Ham actively trying to sign players at the moment, confirms Moyes
  • 19 May 2021

West Ham actively trying to sign players at the moment, confirms Moyes

Chelsea transfer news: Lampard confirms club don’t need to sell to buy in January
  • 19 May 2021

Chelsea transfer news: Lampard confirms club don’t need to sell to buy in January

Juan Mata could return to Valencia this summer
  • 19 May 2021

Juan Mata could return to Valencia this summer

PSG following Messi situation at Barcelona ‘closely’, says Leonardo
  • 17 May 2021

PSG following Messi situation at Barcelona ‘closely’, says Leonardo

Salah might want Real Madrid or Barcelona move, but they can’t afford him, says Carragher
  • 19 May 2021

Salah might want Real Madrid or Barcelona move, but they can’t afford him, says Carragher

Man Utd need a right-winger and a centre-back to move to next level – Neville
  • 19 May 2021

Man Utd need a right-winger and a centre-back to move to next level – Neville

Inter confirm ‘no investments’ to be made in new players in January
  • 19 May 2021

Inter confirm ‘no investments’ to be made in new players in January

No Diego Costa for Wolves as Nuno reveals January plans
  • 19 May 2021

No Diego Costa for Wolves as Nuno reveals January plans

Manuel Locatelli won’t be signing for Man City this January
  • 19 May 2021

Manuel Locatelli won’t be signing for Man City this January

Diego Costa would add ‘character’ to the Arsenal squad, says Gallas
  • 19 May 2021

Diego Costa would add ‘character’ to the Arsenal squad, says Gallas

Jovic retains belief that things will work out at Real Madrid
  • 19 May 2021

Jovic retains belief that things will work out at Real Madrid

Lampard in danger of being sacked by Chelsea after spending so much – Gallas
  • 19 May 2021

Lampard in danger of being sacked by Chelsea after spending so much – Gallas

Why Gareth Bale’s loan to Tottenham hasn’t worked
  • 19 May 2021

Why Gareth Bale’s loan to Tottenham hasn’t worked

Milan close to signing Soualiho Meite from Torino
  • 19 May 2021

Milan close to signing Soualiho Meite from Torino