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

Haaland started his Champions League campaign with a goal versus Besiktas
  • 20 Oct 2021

FIFA 22: The 20 players with the highest career mode potential

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United, Champions League, 2021/22
  • 20 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 ratings: The 19 best passers on the game

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Man Utd, 2020-21
  • 19 Oct 2021

Who is favourite to replace Solskjaer at Man Utd?

Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling, Man City
  • 18 Oct 2021

De Bruyne: I understand Sterling's Man City frustrations

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is wanted by Arsenal, Inter and Lyon
  • 18 Oct 2021

Who is Andre Onana? - Ajax outcast wanted by Inter, Barcelona and Arsenal

Is Alexandre Lacazette set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal?
  • 18 Oct 2021

Arteta: Lacazette is not leaving Arsenal in January

Lionel Messi, Club Brugge v PSG, 2021-22
  • 18 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 35 forwards on the game

Mohamed Salah celebrates for Liverpool against Norwich in the Premier League
  • 18 Oct 2021

Salah 'has to experience Real Madrid', insists Neville

‘I decided to go away’ – Kevin De Bruyne explains Chelsea exit
  • 16 Oct 2021

FIFA 22 player ratings: Top 25 midfielders on the game

Jose Mourinho gains unlikely ally in Carlo Ancelotti
  • 16 Oct 2021

Mourinho distances himself from Newcastle job

Ronaldo makes his debut for Manchester United
  • 16 Oct 2021

Man Utd star Ronaldo backed to win Ballon d'Or

Where does Raheem Sterling’s future lie after Guardiola admission?
  • 15 Oct 2021

Sterling free to leave if he's not happy - Guardiola

Real Madrid’s Takefusa Kubo set to join Getafe on loan
  • 15 Oct 2021

Who is Takefusa Kubo? - The 'Japanese Messi' tipped for success at Madrid

Premier League Big Six, Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham
  • 15 Oct 2021

Who has the hardest Premier League fixture list coming up?

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?
  • 15 Oct 2021

Bartomeu confirms Barcelona received €150m bid for Fati from English side

Aubameyang and Lacazette argue over Ozil’s No.10 shirt!
  • 14 Oct 2021

What boots do every Arsenal player wear?

Ansu Fati makes his return from injury for Barcelona
  • 14 Oct 2021

Barcelona sweat as Fati contract renewal delayed

Thierry Henry is Arsenal’s record goal scorer and a World Cup winner with France.
  • 13 Oct 2021

Henry questions whether Arsenal are heading in the right direction under Arteta

Karim Benzema
  • 13 Oct 2021

What boots do every Real Madrid player wear?

Fabio Blanco, wanted by Barcelona
  • 13 Oct 2021

Who is Fabio Blanco? Frankfurt winger who could be set for Barcelona