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

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying

News
30 Oct 2025

The outrageous cost of playing Lionel Messi and Argentina revealed

Andrei Mostovoy

Nieuws
30 Oct 2025

Zenit footballer traumatised as abduction conspiracy uncovered in Russia

Michael Oliver, VAR, video assistant referee

News
30 Oct 2025

Radical new VAR rules could be introduced for the 2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup

News
29 Oct 2025

Deadline approaching fast for USA, Canada and Mexico residents as a further one million 2026 World Cup tickets go on sale

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola, Tony Pulis

Analysis
29 Oct 2025

'Dinosaur' who is Premier League's unlikely tactical trend setter and Guardiola's antidote

Neymar

News
29 Oct 2025

Neymar explains why he doesn't wear Jesus headband anymore

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, AC Milan, 2025/26

News
28 Oct 2025

Christian Pulisic is not the commanding captain the USMNT 'wants or needs'

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26

News
28 Oct 2025

Why Lamine Yamal is struggling this season - according to a doctor

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

Analysis
28 Oct 2025

Martin O'Neill returns to Celtic at 73 - Who are the oldest managers currently at clubs in Europe?

Christian Pulisic, USMNT, AC Milan, 2025/26

News
27 Oct 2025

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino has been asked to ignore Christian Pulisic for upcoming fixtures

Boerrigter

News
27 Oct 2025

Celtic's 10 worst transfers this century

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid, 2025/26

News
27 Oct 2025

Real Madrid praised for El Clasico victory over Barcelona: 'It was men against boys!'

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami

News
25 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi praised for 'changing the trajectory' of MLS

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, El Clasico

Analysis
25 Oct 2025

Messi vs Ronaldo: Who is the king of El Clasico?

Josko Gvardiol, Man City, 2024/25

News
23 Oct 2025

Man City star almost quit football to play basketball

NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

News
23 Oct 2025

New York mayoral candidate takes on FIFA over World Cup ticket prices

Nicolas Pepe, Villarreal, Paul Cubarsi, Barcelona, USA

News
23 Oct 2025

La Liga accused of 'lack of respect' as Villarreal slam decision to cancel Barcelona match in Miami

Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola

News
22 Oct 2025

Arteta is the anti-Pep! Arsenal boss' disciple plays 'NEGATIVE' football

Chelsea, Todd Boehly, FA Sanctions

News
22 Oct 2025

Chelsea add 33 players to Champions League squad ahead of Ajax clash

John Terry, Chelsea

News
22 Oct 2025

John Terry at a loss to explain why he hasn't been offered managerial roles