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

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd against Newcastle
  • 22 Nov 2021

How did Ronaldo react to Solskjaer's Man Utd dismissal?

PSG do not reject Pochettino Real Madrid links: He’s got two years left on his deal
  • 22 Nov 2021

Neville: Pochettino would ditch PSG for Man Utd

Roma, Felix Afena-Gyan
  • 22 Nov 2021

Who is Felix Afena-Gyan? Roma sensation unleashed by Mourinho

Does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserve a new contract at Man United?
  • 23 May 2023

‘Too late, damage done’ – football world reacts to Solskjaer sacking

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 21 Nov 2021

Who will be in charge for Man Utd's next game?

‘Where is the loyalty?’ – Solskjaer against Aguero move after wild Man Utd rumours
  • 21 Nov 2021

Solskjaer sacked as Man Utd manager

Antoni Conte, Inter, 2020/21
  • 19 Nov 2021

Fabregas: Playing freedom non-existent under Conte

Francesco Totti, Cska Moscow v Roma, 2014
  • 19 Nov 2021

Totti, Gerrard and eight players who almost joined Real Madrid

Christensen reveals the secret of Chelsea’s defensive improvement under Tuchel
  • 19 Nov 2021

Tuchel provides contract updates on Christensen and Rudiger

Gavi, Barcelona
  • 19 Nov 2021

Xavi already hailed as 'amazing' by Barcelona wonderkid Gavi

Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 18 Nov 2021

Five players Barcelona are desperate to sell

Arteta blames Balogun’s agent for delay in contract negotiations
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best poachers

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 18 Nov 2021

Real Madrid set to target Ajax star in 2022

‘I was told to drop Depay and Aouar’ – Ex-Lyon boss in stunning Juninho rant
  • 17 Nov 2021

Who is Houssem Aouar? French star wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 23 May 2023

Ronaldo, Vidic and eight players who almost joined Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
  • 17 Nov 2021

Revealed: Why Liverpool star Van Dijk took so long to reach the top

Noah Mbamba, Club Brugge, Football Manager Wonderkid
  • 23 May 2023

Football Manager 2022 wonderkids: Five of the best ball-playing defenders

Ousmane Dembele playing against Dinamo Kiev in the Champions League
  • 17 Nov 2021

Dembele set to end Liverpool and Man Utd speculation with new Barca deal

Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona
  • 17 Nov 2021

Frenkie de Jong has no intention of leaving Barcelona

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
  • 15 Nov 2021

Real Madrid keen on Pogba alternative from Serie A