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

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, 2025

News
7 Apr 2026

Huge USMNT blow as first-team striker ruled out of the World Cup

Anfield, Liverpool

News
7 Apr 2026

Why Liverpool fans won't be in Anfield for the warm-up against Fulham this weekend

James Rodriguez, Minnesota United

News
7 Apr 2026

Minnesota Utd forced to deny claims that James Rodriguez is suffering from rare muscle-wasting condition

Aaron Ramsey, Pumas

News
7 Apr 2026

Aaron Ramsey announces his official retirement from football

English team collage

News
7 Apr 2026

The 54-year adventure that has seen one football fanatic visit 2,689 stadiums

Lamine Yamal, Vinicius Junior

News
7 Apr 2026

Vinicius Jr and Yamal put Clasico rivalry aside to fight racism

Antonio Valencia, Wythenshawe FC

News
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?