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

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club
  • 14 Jul 2021

Arsenal's embarrassing season opener highlights need for transfers

Lucas Moura insists the Tottenham dressing room still believes in Mourinho
  • 14 Jul 2021

Florentino Perez: Mourinho is abnormal

From Dembele to Griezmann – how Barcelona blew £1bn in the transfer market
  • 13 Jul 2021

Torres campaigns for Griezmann to join Man City

Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Bolivia at the Copa America
  • 13 Jul 2021

Laporta praises Argentina win and provides update on Messi contract

Giovanni Di Lorenzo linked with Man Utd
  • 13 Jul 2021

Reports linking Man Utd with Di Lorenzo brushed aside

Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli celebrates after scoring for Italy against Switzerland at Euro 2020
  • 13 Jul 2021

Locatelli comments on future following Euro 2020 win and Arsenal links

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?
  • 13 Jul 2021

Lineker warns Maddison against 'backwards' Arsenal move

New Arsenal signing Nuno Tavares after joining from Benfica
  • 10 Jul 2021

Who is Nuno Tavares? Arsenal's new flying wing-back

Lionel Messi to PSG: Why it could happen
  • 8 Jul 2021

La Liga president in the dark about Messi contract developments

  • 8 Jul 2021

PSG's incredible spending spree this summer

Barcelona rejected chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
  • 8 Jul 2021

Ronaldo will be with Juventus next season, confirms team-mate

Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed as Tottenham manager
  • 8 Jul 2021

Should Tottenham fans be worried about Nuno's Mourinho-like pragmatism?

Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid, La Liga 2020/21
  • 7 Jul 2021

PSG announce Ramos signing by accident

Thiago backed to succeed at Liverpool by Xabi Alonso
  • 23 May 2023

Thiago asked me about joining Man Utd - Ferdinand

Lampard: Chelsea don’t regret letting Declan Rice leave
  • 7 Jul 2021

Chelsea and Man Utd target Rice tipped to become one of the best in the world

Roman Abramovich keen on Nagelsmann to replace Lampard as Chelsea boss
  • 7 Jul 2021

Nagelsmann gives update on Man Utd target and defends Sane

Riqui Puig: What can Arsenal and Leeds expect?
  • 7 Jul 2021

Riqui Puig: If I leave Barcelona it will be for Man City

New Leeds Utd signing Junior Firpo
  • 6 Jul 2021

Was new Leeds Utd star Junior Firpo any good at Barcelona?

Where Haaland’s massive contract demands would put him on football’s pay scale
  • 6 Jul 2021

Chelsea need a top striker, and Haaland is the answer, says former Blues star

Dani Alves offers Messi advice over PSG move
  • 6 Jul 2021

'Messi has a few years left' - Fabregas backs Barca star to sign a new deal