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

Nico Gonzalez, Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
  • 4 Oct 2021

Who is Nico Gonzalez? - Barcelona midfielder wanted by Man City

Solskjaer promises Van de Beek will become ‘massively important’ to Man Utd
  • 4 Oct 2021

Everton confirm previous approach for Van de Beek

Who is Dusan Vlahovic? Fiorentina’s Serbian striker interesting Arsenal
  • 4 Oct 2021

Man City and Liverpool target Vlahovic starting to irritate Fiorentina

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

Neymar labelled a 'spoilt brat' after PSG's surprise defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United, 2020/21
  • 4 Oct 2021

Solskjaer receives Man Utd backing after disappointing Everton result

Koeman wants Barcelona changes: Our only signing was Dest!
  • 2 Oct 2021

Koeman given time by Laporta after two key phone calls

Timo Werner, Chelsea v Southampton
  • 2 Oct 2021

Hero today, gone tomorrow? Why Werner's winner will not save his Chelsea season

Haaland, Mbappe
  • 2 Oct 2021

How PSG could line up if Haaland replaces Mbappe

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe
  • 2 Oct 2021

Benzema: It is a matter of time before Mbappe joins Real Madrid

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
  • 2 Oct 2021

Tuchel defends Chelsea's use of Lukaku after Conte criticism

Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Liverpool, Man City
  • 23 May 2023

Klopp v Guardiola head-to-head: Who has the most wins?

Real Madrid transfer target Kylian Mbappe playing for PSG in Ligue 1, 2020/21
  • 1 Oct 2021

Why Real Madrid are in good financial shape to sign Kylian Mbappe

Noussair Mazraoui, Ajax
  • 30 Sep 2021

Barca eye up Ajax star for 2022 Bosman move

Luis Enrique has been linked with a return to Barcelona
  • 30 Sep 2021

Luis Enrique has no intention of returning to Barcelona

Kalvin Phillips, Leeds Utd
  • 30 Sep 2021

Kalvin Phillips: What clubs will fight Man Utd for Leeds star?

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 30 Sep 2021

Real Madrid enter Cavani race - what this means for Barca and Man Utd

Ronald Koeman to remain as Barcelona boss after talks with Joan Laporta
  • 30 Sep 2021

Barcelona star says Koeman MUST STAY after Benfica humiliation

Should Manchester United sell Diogo Dalot to Milan?
  • 29 Sep 2021

The crazy lengths Dalot went to keep his Man Utd dream alive

‘I’m open for everything’ – Leno coy on Arsenal future
  • 29 Sep 2021

Leno hints at Arsenal exit: No reason for Arteta to drop me!

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22
  • 29 Sep 2021

What next for fallen star Dele Alli?