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

Jadon Sancho banned from Man Utd dressing room
  • 18 Apr 2024

Not just Sancho: Another Man Utd star banned from dressing room

Mohammed Kudus
  • 18 Apr 2024

Liverpool to turn to West Ham star if Salah leaves for Saudi

Pedro Goncalves, Sporting CP, 2023/24
  • 17 Mar 2024

Who is Pedro Goncalves? The Sporting sensation wanted by Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa

Referee Paul Tierney criticised after Darwin Nunez scores a vital goal
  • 2 Mar 2024

‘Basic refereeing error’ – Liverpool gifted vital goal in Premier League title race

Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea
  • 4 Sep 2024

The 10 most expensive Premier League transfers of all time

Jorrel Hato Ajax
  • 8 Feb 2024

Arsenal to sell Kiwior and fund deal for outstanding young Ajax talent

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

'Madrid or renewal' - Why Haaland's future depends on Mbappe deal

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, 2023/24
  • 8 Feb 2024

Mbappe would make Barca WORSE says Deco

Kylian Mbappe PSG
  • 3 Feb 2024

Mbappe drops bombshell Real Madrid transfer decision

Jurgen Klopp, Luis Diaz
  • 21 Dec 2023

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hypocrite for fixture congestion claims

Lionel Messi playing for Barcelona
  • 18 Oct 2023

Barcelona’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Jobe Bellingham, Sunderland
  • 17 Oct 2023

Who is Jobe Bellingham? 18-year-old brother of Jude linked with Real Madrid move

Romeo Lavia, Chelsea
  • 16 Oct 2023

Man City’s 10 biggest transfer sale mistakes

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal.
  • 16 Sep 2023

Arsenal's 10 biggest sales of all time

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2022-23
  • 29 Jul 2023

Who is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star on the radar of the Premier League's elite

Rayan Cherki celebrates scoring against Monaco for Lyon
  • 12 Jul 2023

Who is Rayan Cherki? The Lyon prodigy wanted by Chelsea and PSG

Neymar, Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

What is needed for Neymar to join Man Utd - Fabrizio Romano

Erling Haaland, Man City, 2022-23
  • 23 May 2023

Haaland sparks injury concerns ahead of Real Madrid

Ronaldo asks Jorge Mendes to find him a new club
  • 23 May 2023

Which players does Jorge Mendes represent?

Cody Gakpo, Johan Bakayoko, PSV, 2022/23
  • 23 May 2023

Who is Cody Gakpo? Liverpool's new Dutch goal machine