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

Who is Patson Daka? The ‘new Samuel Eto’o’ coveted by Man Utd, Man City, and Liverpool
  • 18 Jun 2021

Who is Patson Daka? The ‘new Samuel Eto’o' heading to Leicester

What makes Odsonne Edouard such a good Celtic striker?
  • 18 Jun 2021

Leicester's move for Edouard collapses as Rodgers targets £30m alternative

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2020/21
  • 18 Jun 2021

When will Messi sign a new contract at Barcelona? Koeman provides an update

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  • 18 Jun 2021

Did Ronaldo ACTUALLY cost Coca-Cola $4 billion?

Why £7.2m-a-year Willian leaving Arsenal for Inter Miami is a longshot
  • 17 Jun 2021

Arsenal keen on Porto winger to replace expensive flop Willian

Sergio Ramos transfer latest: Man Utd to sign the Real Madrid captain?
  • 17 Jun 2021

Sign Kounde, Alaba in defence – Madrid’s options to replace Sergio Ramos

Buffon confirms Juventus departure for the end of the season
  • 17 Jun 2021

Buffon completes sensational return to Parma 20 years after leaving

Keane lavishes praise on Man City target Grealish: ‘He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo’
  • 17 Jun 2021

Grealish reveals hope to one day play under Mourinho

Gennaro Gattuso
  • 17 Jun 2021

Gattuso leaves Fiorentina after just 23 days in charge with Mendes at the centre of the fallout

No Neymar, no problem: Depay will save Barcelona from more debt
  • 17 Jun 2021

Koeman confirms Depay has 'almost' signed for Barcelona

Sergio Ramos transfer latest: Man Utd to sign the Real Madrid captain?
  • 16 Jun 2021

Confirmed: Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid this week

Jadon Sancho playing for Dortmund as links to Man Utd continue
  • 16 Jun 2021

It should be a 'no brainer' for Man Utd to sign Sancho, says Ferdinand

Paul Pogba and Raphael Varane at Euro 2020
  • 16 Jun 2021

Pogba receives praise from potential Man Utd team-mate Varane

Ben White: No surprise about transfer links, says Graeme Potter
  • 16 Jun 2021

Arsenal bid £40m for Premier League defender, Smith Rowe bid rejected

Three reasons why Jude Bellingham won’t join Chelsea next season
  • 16 Jun 2021

Why Chelsea are going for Haaland to get Bellingham

James Maddison: Should Manchester United target him again?
  • 16 Jun 2021

Arsenal set to target Maddison as alternative to Odegaard

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha
  • 15 Jun 2021

Arsenal target Zaha understands any transfer must be for the good of Palace, says chairman

Where does Raheem Sterling’s future lie after Guardiola admission?
  • 23 May 2023

Sterling will not be used as a makeweight for Man City's Kane deal

Nicolas Pepe was sold by Lille to Arsenal for €80m
  • 23 May 2023

Arsenal legend demands change to club's transfer policy

Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani
  • 15 Jun 2021

Cavani still wants to return to South America despite Man Utd extension