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

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

Lionel Messi, kit numbers
  • 25 Feb 2026

How Lionel Messi decides who gets his shirt after a game

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami
  • 25 Feb 2026

What is The Messi Cup? The new competition organised by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner

Joan Laporta and Donald Trump
  • 25 Feb 2026

Barcelona presidential election turns nasty as candidate compares Joan Laporta to Donald Trump

Man City 115 charges Premier League
  • 24 Feb 2026

Man City could be hit with a SIXTY-POINT deduction if found guilty of 115 charges

Snoop Dogg, Swansea City
  • 24 Feb 2026

How Snoop Dogg came to invest in Swansea as he prepares for first home game

Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale receives treatment for an injury against Manchester United
  • 24 Feb 2026

Injured players could be forced to leave the pitch for an extended period to combat time wasting

Ed Woodward, Sir Alex Ferguson, Man Utd
  • 24 Feb 2026

Man Utd legend turned down chance to return to Old Trafford under Ed Woodward

Cartel killing
  • 23 Feb 2026

Concerns rise for Mexico World Cup location after death of cartel boss leads to violence

Ted Lasso
  • 23 Feb 2026

Ted Lasso star removed from real life coaching role after just eight months

James Milner, Brighton
  • 23 Feb 2026

James Milner and the players with the most appearances in Premier League history as record broken

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona
  • 23 Feb 2026

Joan Laporta reveals Messi Ballon d'Or snub as Barca president desperately attempts to build bridges

Alex Pretti shooting, Minnesota
  • 21 Feb 2026

Werder Bremen cancel USA trip over ICE shootings in Minnesota

Harry Kane, Bayern München
  • 21 Feb 2026

Barcelona presidential candidate vows to sign Harry Kane if elected

Cristiano Ronaldo, Donald Trump
  • 21 Feb 2026

Trump calls Ronaldo the GOAT and posts AI footage of them playing football in the Oval Office

Gianluca Prestianni, Vinicius Junior
  • 21 Feb 2026

Benfica star defends himself against Vini Jr claims by saying he was homophobic, not racist