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

Video Assistant Referee

News
11 Apr 2026

Former Premier League referee insists VAR is 'not fit for purpose'

KSI, Dagenham and Redbridge

News
11 Apr 2026

Does YouTuber KSI plan on taking over as manager of Dagenham & Redbridge?

Willie Collum, SFA

News
11 Apr 2026

SFA left red-faced as zero Scottish officials selected for World Cup out of 170

Guillem Balague, La Liga

News
11 Apr 2026

Guillem Balague launches impassioned defence of La Liga

Kylian Mbappe, Nike shirt flaw

News
11 Apr 2026

AI to blame for Nike kit flaw as £135 jerseys have 'complete joke' design failure

Romário

News
11 Apr 2026

Romario laments the state of Brazilian football but holds hope for 2026 World Cup

FC United of Manchester

News
10 Apr 2026

Non-league football boss fired over 'go f*** yourself' email in pitch battle with FC United of Manchester

Enzo Fernandez, Michael Olise, Chelsea

Analysis
10 Apr 2026

How Enzo Fernandez indirectly stopped Chelsea signing Michael Olise

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Morocco

News
10 Apr 2026

La Liga now wants to hold a fixture in Casablanca after Miami plans fell apart

Barcelona, bacon

News
10 Apr 2026

Is poor quality bacon the reason Barcelona lost against Atletico Madrid?

Mohamed Salah, Lionel Messi, MLS

News
9 Apr 2026

Salah urged to move to United States and become a MLS megastar like Messi

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, 2026 World Cup ticket

News
9 Apr 2026

Further World Cup tickets released but FIFA accused of deceiving fans with new category

Micky van de Ven, Tottenham, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

The battle against relegation: How are Tottenham players feeling at the moment?

Ted Lasso

Analysis
9 Apr 2026

Everything we know about Ted Lasso season four

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

News
9 Apr 2026

Ronaldo conspiracy claims hit Saudi Pro League as rival club issues furious statement

Arne Slot, Virgil van DIjk, Liverpool

News
9 Apr 2026

Van Dijk left looking 'more uncomfortable than ever' after Slot decision

Real Madrid, Barcelona, retro, 1999, Raul, Pep Guardiola

News
9 Apr 2026

Historic balls, kits and more - what can we expect from La Liga's 'retro' weekend?

Son Heung-min, LAFC, 2025

Analysis
8 Apr 2026

The 10 most expensive MLS transfers of all time

Mircea Lucescu

Analysis
8 Apr 2026

Mircea Lucescu deserves legendary status: Farewell to football's most underrated manager

Pollok Football Club

News
8 Apr 2026

Glasgow outfit named as the best grassroots football club in Europe