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

Kasper Schmeichel, Denmark, Euro 2024
  • 7 Mar 2026

Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel sent warning by Denmark boss as World Cup dream hangs in the balance

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 7 Mar 2026

Neymar sued by personal chef as severe overworking allegedly caused medical issues

Lionel Messi, Donald Trump
  • 7 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi defended after controversial Donald Trump meeting

Luis Suárez, Inter Miami, 2024
  • 7 Mar 2026

'Rebel' Luis Suarez knows he's not always an example to follow

Aguero, Shearer, and the most hat-tricks in Premier League history
  • 7 Mar 2026

Aguero, Shearer, and the most hat-tricks in Premier League history

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham
  • 6 Mar 2026

Will 'Welcome to Wrexham' still be made if the club reach the Premier League?

Gareth Bale, Tottenham
  • 6 Mar 2026

Gareth Bale reveals a major factor in why he retired from football

Real Madrid, Barcelona, retro, 1999, Raul, Pep Guardiola
  • 6 Mar 2026

Confirmed: La Liga to launch 'retro' weekend with historic kits and balls - with Real Madrid not involved

Gareth Bale
  • 5 Mar 2026

Gareth Bale reveals details of Man Utd transfer bid that eclipsed world-record Real Madrid deal

KSI, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, Ed Sheeran
  • 5 Mar 2026

Why are more and more celebrities investing in football clubs?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 5 Mar 2026

Messi tipped to reach 1,000 goals as Ronaldo rivalry goes into the superstar duo's 40s

Rokas Pukštas
  • 4 Mar 2026

Who is Rokas Pukštas? The potential USMNT wonderkid who comes from Olympic lineage

Old Trafford, Stretford End
  • 4 Mar 2026

Man Utd midfielder given six-match ban for using homophic slur

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket
  • 4 Mar 2026

10 controversies that currently surround the 2026 World Cup

KSI, Dagenham and Redbridge
  • 4 Mar 2026

YouTuber KSI purchases stake in Dagenham and Redbridge, promises Premier League football

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 4 Mar 2026

Donald Trump's apathetic response when asked if Iran won't be in the World Cup

Fabian Hurzeler, Mikel Arteta
  • 3 Mar 2026

Brighton boss aims dig at Arsenal as he demands rule change over corner dark arts

Expensive Premier League signings
  • 3 Mar 2026

Why your club won't be playing over the Easter weekend in 2027

Wayne Rooney
  • 3 Mar 2026

Soccer Aid 2026 lineups confirmed as Wayne Rooney and co. mark the anniversay of England's World Cup win

Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 2 Mar 2026

FIFA calls for players covering their mouths to be sent off