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

Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 2 Mar 2026

FIFA calls for players covering their mouths to be sent off

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, World Cup draw
  • 2 Mar 2026

Iran's World Cup participation in doubt following bombings

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike was sent-off for his celebration against Southampton in the Carabao Cup
  • 2 Mar 2026

Football fans warned against the health risks of buying counterfeit kits

Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 2 Mar 2026

If Prestianni found guilty of racism, his Benfica career is over - Jose Mourinho

Footballers-turned-actors
  • 2 Mar 2026

Ronaldo goes Hollywood: Vinnie Jones, Pele and the best footballers turned actors

Bournemouth fans
  • 28 Feb 2026

Premier League club and fans in civil war as stadium redevelopment set to force supporters out

Lionel Messi and Donald Trump
  • 28 Feb 2026

Lionel Messi could be set for Donald Trump meeting this week

Mauricio Pochettino, Tottenham
  • 28 Feb 2026

USMNT boss Pochettino states position on potential Tottenham return after the World Cup

Gareth Southgate, England
  • 28 Feb 2026

Southgate insists he would have performed better than other managers who failed at the 'big clubs'

Premier League losses
  • 27 Feb 2026

Which Premier League club earns the most from match-going fans?

Premier League streaming
  • 27 Feb 2026

Premier League to launch revolutionary direct-to-fan streaming service

Nicolas Pepe, Villarreal, Paul Cubarsi, Barcelona, USA
  • 27 Feb 2026

La Liga still hope to hold major match in the USA despite previous protests

Leah Williamson
  • 26 Feb 2026

England captain won't 'rule out' players going on strike due to schedule concerns

Gabriel Jesus, Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal
  • 26 Feb 2026

Arsenal have released more fashion ranges than their strikers have scored goals - but it's working

World Cup Venues
  • 26 Feb 2026

2026 World Cup tipped to be bigger than '100 Super Bowls' by US soccer chiefs

Gianni Infantino, FIFA
  • 26 Feb 2026

FIFA and Infantino have 'full confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

John Terry, Chelsea
  • 26 Feb 2026

John Terry believes footballers should play through flu and illness

Senegal, AFCON final
  • 25 Feb 2026

Senegal fans jailed for AFCON final hooliganism as prime minister laments 'regrettable' outcome

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 25 Feb 2026

'Catastrophic' World Cup security concerns arise as government funding frozen

Giann Infantino and Tom Brady
  • 25 Feb 2026

'Man of the people' Gianni Infantino praised by GOAT Tom Brady