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

Antonio Valencia, Wythenshawe FC
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  • 6 Apr 2026

Former Premier League winner with Man Utd joins star-studded non-league side
Phil Mitchell, Liverpool vs Barcelona
  • News
  • 6 Apr 2026

How Phil Mitchell and Eastenders took on UEFA to change the kick-off time of a huge European fixture
Mbappe 2029
  • News
  • 6 Apr 2026

Real Madrid fans create a website counting down the seconds until Kylian Mbappe's departure
Everton vs Fulham, betting sponsors
  • News
  • 6 Apr 2026

Why nine Premier League clubs may not have a front-of-shirt sponsor next season
Adam Summerton
  • News
  • 6 Apr 2026

How much work goes in to a commentator preparing for a live match?
Top 10 Transfers, Eric Cantona
  • News
  • 6 Apr 2026

Sir Alex Ferguson buys Eric Cantona and Manchester United's fortunes change forever
Top 10 Transfers, Luis Figo
  • Analysis
  • 6 Apr 2026

Luis Figo ditches Barcelona for Real Madrid as the Galactico era is born
Alessandro Bastoni, Italy, 2026 World Cup qualifier
  • News
  • 4 Apr 2026

Italy players demanded a World Cup qualification bonus before losing Bosnia playoff
Alejandro Villanueva Stadium
  • News
  • 4 Apr 2026

One supporter dies and dozens left injured as tragedy hits Peruvian football rally

Asian Cup
  • News
  • 4 Apr 2026

Australia and Japan women's teams see requests for equal pay ignored
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract with Al-Nassr
  • News
  • 4 Apr 2026

What's the most expensive purchase billionaire Cristiano Ronaldo has made?
Petr Cech, David Beckham, Barcelona
  • Nieuws
  • 4 Apr 2026

How David Beckham stopped Barcelona signing Petr Cech
Highest-Paid athletes in the world
  • Analysis
  • 4 Apr 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, Tiger Woods and the 50 highest-paid athletes of all time
England kit, Bellingham, Pickford
  • News
  • 3 Apr 2026

FA warns rigorous player schedule could harm England's World Cup chances - but is that an excuse?
Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham, 2025/26
  • News
  • 3 Apr 2026

New Tottenham boss De Zerbi apologises for controversial Mason Greenwood comments
Mauricio Pochettino, USA
  • News
  • 2 Apr 2026

USA's 2026 World Cup opponents: A deep dive on Group D rivals as Turkey now confirmed
Hashtag United
  • News
  • 2 Apr 2026

Football club backed by YouTuber has asked to be relegated
Hollywood, Arsenal, Emirates
  • News
  • 2 Apr 2026

Hollywood star now 'lives and breathes' Arsenal after becoming Gunners fan
Homegrown players, Academy Players
  • News
  • 2 Apr 2026

Which Premier League club gives the most minutes to homegrown players?
Cristiano Ronaldo
  • News
  • 2 Apr 2026

Ronaldo-owned club accused of refusing to transfer fee for Brazilian forward

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