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

Pepe Reina, Lazio
  • 24 Feb 2022

The 10 Serie A players to crash the last six months

Antonio Conte, Tottenham, 2021-22
  • 24 Feb 2022

'Maybe Conte shouldn't have gone to Spurs'

Raphinha, Leeds, 2021-22
  • 23 Feb 2022

No pressure, Raphinha! From Lukaku to Torres – Chelsea’s biggest signings have been a disaster

Amad Diallo, Rangers, 2021/22
  • 23 Feb 2022

Amad told 'he's in the wrong movie' at Rangers

PSG attacker Neymar playing against Marseille in Ligue 1
  • 23 Feb 2022

MLS chief: We don't want Neymar

Joao Palhinha, Sporting, Man Utd target
  • 23 Feb 2022

Who is Joao Palhinha? Ronaldo's friend linked with Man Utd

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 23 Feb 2022

Pogba open to PSG move, claims Anelka

Max Kilman, Wolves
  • 21 Feb 2022

Chelsea's new defensive target is one of league's most improved players

Who is Ryan Gravenberch? The Ajax hotshot linked with Man Utd, Barcelona, and Juventus
  • 21 Feb 2022

Who is Ryan Gravenberch? The Ajax hotshot linked with Man Utd, Barcelona, and Bayern

‘I worry about these changes’ – Luke Shaw admits concerns about Super League
  • 21 Feb 2022

The 10 Premier League players to crash the last six months

Jarrod Bowen has been linked with Liverpool
  • 23 May 2023

What surprise transfer target Bowen could bring to Liverpool

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
  • 19 Feb 2022

The shocking stat which highlights Lukaku's dismal form for Chelsea

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Kazakhstan in World Cup 2022 qualifying
  • 19 Feb 2022

French political figures urge Mbappe to ignore Madrid for PSG stay

Arjen Robben, Real Madrid
  • 19 Feb 2022

Five Real Madrid flops who shone after leaving

Harry Kane, Tottenham, 2021/21
  • 19 Feb 2022

How hard did Man City push for Harry Kane?

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21, La Liga
  • 18 Feb 2022

Messi WILL return to Barcelona, says former team-mate

Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti, PSG v Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

How PSG-Madrid showdown impacts Man Utd's managerial search

Barcelona 6-1 PSG
  • 18 Feb 2022

What is PSG’s biggest loss of all time?

Ousmane Dembele playing for Barcelona against Sevilla, 2021/22
  • 18 Feb 2022

Chelsea to pip Newcastle: Ranking the contenders to sign Ousmane Dembele

Hasenhuttl admits every Southampton player has his price in January
  • 18 Feb 2022

Could Ralph Hasenhuttl become the Man Utd manager?