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

PSG striker Kylian Mbappe shoots towards goal in France's Euro 2020 match with Portugal
  • 1 Jan 2022

FIFA 22 ratings: The 20 fastest players on the game, with Mbappe leading the rankings

The stats that explain why Jose Mourinho is under pressure at Tottenham
  • 15 Nov 2021

Mourinho campaigned for Bayern job, confirms Rummenigge

Erik Ten Hag Ajax 2020/21
  • 13 Nov 2021

Solskjaer receives blow as former Man Utd star wants Ten Hag as manager

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
  • 23 May 2023

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 20 defenders on the game as Van Dijk tops the standings

Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, Real Madrid
  • 13 Nov 2021

Conte given choice to sign Hazard or Bale for Tottenham

Sergio Aguero in action for Barcelona against Real Madrid in La Liga
  • 13 Nov 2021

Aguero reacts to retirement rumours

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring twice vs RB Leipzig
  • 13 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 100 players on the game as Messi leads the way

Uli Hoeness, former Bayern player and president
  • 12 Nov 2021

Bayern chief hits out at PSG and Man City: 'Your sh**ty money is not enough'

Yunus Musah, Valencia
  • 12 Nov 2021

Who is Yunus Musah? Ex-Arsenal youth starring with Valencia and the USA

Arteta explains why Martinelli hasn’t yet had his chance to shine at Arsenal
  • 12 Nov 2021

Martinelli not considering Arsenal exit, confirms father

Al Sadd head coach Xavi is in line to be named Barcelona head coach
  • 12 Nov 2021

How much will Xavi have to spend at Barcelona in January?

Fenerbahce midfielder Mesut Ozil
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal all over again - What has happened to Ozil's career revival at Fenerbahce?

Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe
  • 11 Nov 2021

Barcelona consider Dembele better than Mbappe - are they crazy?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba
  • 11 Nov 2021

Pogba urged to leave Man Utd for Real Madrid by former Liverpool star

How Steven Gerrard proved at Rangers that he can be Liverpool’s next manager
  • 11 Nov 2021

What is Steven Gerrard's record as manager?

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his late winner for Man Utd vs Atalanta
  • 11 Nov 2021

Barcelona urged to make sensational swoop for Ronaldo

Harry Kane, Tottenham
  • 10 Nov 2021

Tottenham 2021-22 kit: New home, away, third & goalkeeper jerseys

Diego Lainez, Betis
  • 10 Nov 2021

Who is Diego Lainez? Compared to Messi, wanted by Newcastle and PSG

Has Smith Rowe altered Arsenal’s transfer plans?
  • 10 Nov 2021

Smith Rowe: Tottenham wanted me, but I'm an Arsenal fan

Manchester City target Yuri Alberto of Internacional
  • 8 Nov 2021

Who is Yuri Alberto? The Brazilian wonderkid interesting Man City and Arsenal