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

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?

23 May 2023

Will Barcelona sign a replacement for Ansu Fati in January?

Dortmund reveal why Reinier isn’t playing

23 May 2023

Dortmund reveal why Reinier isn’t playing

Pjanic ‘not satisfied’ with just being at Barcelona

23 May 2023

Pjanic ‘not satisfied’ with just being at Barcelona

Spurs want to match Son’s wages to Kane’s – Where could he go if negotiations fall?

23 May 2023

Spurs want to match Son’s wages to Kane’s – Where could he go if negotiations fall?

Alves gives Dest clear advice: Pass to Lionel Messi

23 May 2023

Alves gives Dest clear advice: Pass to Lionel Messi

Who is Ethan Galbraith, the Man Utd wonderkid compared to Xavi and Iniesta?

23 May 2023

Who is Ethan Galbraith, the Man Utd wonderkid compared to Xavi and Iniesta?

David Silva – Should City have tried harder to keep him?

19 May 2021

David Silva – Should City have tried harder to keep him?

Who is Andrea Berta, Man Utd’s target for director of football role?

23 May 2023

Who is Andrea Berta, Man Utd’s target for director of football role?

There’s a new superstar goalkeeper on the market – enter Ruslan Neshcheret

23 May 2023

There’s a new superstar goalkeeper on the market – enter Ruslan Neshcheret

‘Fed up’ Arteta to allow Saliba to leave Arsenal

23 May 2023

‘Fed up’ Arteta to allow Saliba to leave Arsenal

Bellingham admits he never considered Man Utd move

23 May 2023

Bellingham admits he never considered Man Utd move

Matthaus slams Alaba over contract demands: It’s not child benefit!

23 May 2023

Matthaus slams Alaba over contract demands: It’s not child benefit!

How City could line up with Messi

23 May 2023

How City could line up with Messi

Lautaro Martinez’s agent: No contact with Inter over new deal

23 May 2023

Lautaro Martinez’s agent: No contact with Inter over new deal

Koulibaly on Liverpool links: Naples loves me

19 May 2021

Koulibaly on Liverpool links: Naples loves me

OFFICIAL: Villarreal sign Etienne Capoue from Watford

19 May 2021

OFFICIAL: Villarreal sign Etienne Capoue from Watford