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 celebrates his late winner for Man Utd vs Atalanta
  • 3 Nov 2021

Ronaldo is Man Utd's Michael Jordan, insists Solskjaer

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 2 Nov 2021

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? The striker wanted by Conte's Spurs, PSG, and Bayern

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2021/22
  • 1 Nov 2021

Money doesn't matter - Vinicius Jr offers Real Madrid contract update

Phil Foden of Manchester City during Premier League match vs Brighton
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young midfielders

Wesley Fofana Leicester 2020/21
  • 3 Nov 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 30 best young defenders

Kylian Mbappe, Reims v PSG, 2021-22
  • 23 May 2023

FootballTransfers' most valuable players in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd v Tottenham
  • 30 Oct 2021

El Sackico: Ronaldo ensures Ole survives as Nuno hurtles towards Spurs exit

Man Utd, Jadon Sancho, Manchester United
  • 30 Oct 2021

Former Man Utd star warns Sancho could take two or three years to come good

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League
  • 30 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 15 goalkeepers on the game

Matthijs de Ligt in action for Juventus.
  • 30 Oct 2021

Real Madrid considering offering stars in exchange for De Ligt

Pedri, Barcelona, 2021/22
  • 30 Oct 2021

What boots do every Barcelona player wear?

Lautaro Martinez, Inter
  • 30 Oct 2021

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

Ander Barrenetxea, Real Sociedad
  • 30 Oct 2021

Who is Ander Barrenetxea? Real Sociedad winger tipped for big things

Mikel Arteta applauds Arsenal fans at end of 2020/21 season
  • 23 May 2023

How Arteta could actually SAVE Arsenal money despite summer spending spree

Meslier to Real Madrid? Leeds star’s agent addresses rumour
  • 29 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 wonderkids: The 10 best young goalkeepers

Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring for Milan against Cagliari in a Serie A match at the San Siro in 2021
  • 29 Oct 2021

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

Young Tottenham star Dane Scarlett
  • 23 May 2023

FIFA 22: 15 unknown Career Mode wonderkids

The greatest Manchester United transfers: Wayne Rooney from Everton (2004)
  • 28 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 icons: Players, ratings and new FUT legends

Neymar warms up ahead of PSG's Ligue match against Reims
  • 28 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 ratings: Every player with 5-star skill moves

Federico Chiesa, Juventus v Chelsea, 2021-22
  • 29 Oct 2021

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