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

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal against Besiktas
  • 25 Dec 2021

Football Manager 2022 transfer budgets: Man Utd, Madrid, PSG & Europe's big clubs

Nico Gonzalez, Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Best young goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
  • 24 Dec 2021

Who is Arsenal’s Player of the Season so far?

Edinson Cavani, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Berbatov: Cavani should leave Man Utd for Barca

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Guardiola says he will not be disappointed if Torres leaves

Jesse Lingard, Manchester United, 2021/22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Haidara in, Lingard out: What Man Utd need in January transfer window

Man City defender Joao Cancelo
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Man City’s Player of the Season so far?

Ferran Torres, Man City, 2021-22
  • 23 Dec 2021

Barcelona must pull off 'Operation Exit' to secure Torres deal

Ferran Torres, Manchester City, 2021/22
  • 23 May 2023

Why does Ferran Torres want to leave Man City for Barcelona?

Real Madrid new signing David Alaba with president Florentino Perez
  • 22 Dec 2021

The seven best La Liga transfers of the season so far

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Man Utd’s Player of the Season so far?

Premier League Young Team of the Season, starring Rashford and Foden
  • 18 Dec 2021

Rashford emerges as shock Barca target - will he leave Man Utd?

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his Premier League double in Man Utd 3-2 Arsenal
  • 18 Dec 2021

Former Liverpool star tips Ronaldo to leave Man Utd for Real Madrid

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona
  • 17 Dec 2021

Xavi: Dembele says he is happy at Barcelona

Former Arsenal and England star Wilshere released by Bournemouth
  • 17 Dec 2021

Arteta plays down talk that Wilshere could play for Arsenal

Thomas Tuchel has made a fantastic start at Chelsea
  • 17 Dec 2021

Two Chelsea stars have asked to leave in January

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing for Arsenal in a Premier League game against Burnley in the 2021-22 season.
  • 17 Dec 2021

Aubameyang might not sign for Barcelona because of a family promise

‘Arthur lacks vision’ – Capello criticises Juventus summer signing
  • 16 Dec 2021

How much would Juventus star Arthur Melo cost Arsenal?

Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
  • 16 Dec 2021

Liverpool don't need Mane and Salah replacements due to AFCON - Klopp

Man Utd flop Alexis Sanchez won’t leave Inter
  • 16 Dec 2021

Alexis Sanchez linked with sensational return to Barcelona