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

Ibrahimovic renewal at Milan all about his ‘mood and desire’

23 May 2023

Ibrahimovic renewal at Milan all about his ‘mood and desire’

Hasenhuttl warns Ings against move away from Southampton

19 May 2021

Hasenhuttl warns Ings against move away from Southampton

Bellerin leaps to defence of Arteta: ‘Talk of the sack is so unjust’

23 May 2023

Bellerin leaps to defence of Arteta: ‘Talk of the sack is so unjust’

Solskjaer to be backed by Man Utd in summer transfer window

23 May 2023

Solskjaer to be backed by Man Utd in summer transfer window

Neymar can come to Barca, as long as it’s for free, says club director Tusquets

23 May 2023

Neymar can come to Barca, as long as it’s for free, says club director Tusquets

Paredes: PSG ready to welcome Messi with open arms

23 May 2023

Paredes: PSG ready to welcome Messi with open arms

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha

23 May 2023

Arsenal legend Seaman urges club to sign Zaha

PSG Neymar vs Barcelona Neymar: The Stats

17 May 2021

PSG Neymar vs Barcelona Neymar: The Stats

‘If Pogba isn’t happy at Man Utd he should just go’ – Kanchelskis

23 May 2023

‘If Pogba isn’t happy at Man Utd he should just go’ – Kanchelskis

Arsenal want a new centre-back in January – who should they target?

23 May 2023

Arsenal want a new centre-back in January – who should they target?

Schuurs speaks out on Liverpool interest – will he move to Anfield?

23 May 2023

Schuurs speaks out on Liverpool interest – will he move to Anfield?

Arteta: I can’t play the football I want at Arsenal

23 May 2023

Arteta: I can’t play the football I want at Arsenal

Amad Diallo gives Man Utd cause for excitement after Champions League debut

19 May 2021

Amad Diallo gives Man Utd cause for excitement after Champions League debut

Real Madrid should never have sold Ronaldo, says former president

23 May 2023

Real Madrid should never have sold Ronaldo, says former president

Cole worried about impatient Madrid fans over Hazard

23 May 2023

Cole worried about impatient Madrid fans over Hazard

Coutinho won’t rule out move back to the Premier League in the future

23 May 2023

Coutinho won’t rule out move back to the Premier League in the future

Inter bid €250m for Messi in 2006, says former Barcelona president Laporta

23 May 2023

Inter bid €250m for Messi in 2006, says former Barcelona president Laporta

Major talent Memphis will make Barca better – Seedorf

23 May 2023

Major talent Memphis will make Barca better – Seedorf

Thuram comments on future amid Man City links

23 May 2023

Thuram comments on future amid Man City links

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?

23 May 2023

Ancelotti looking to raid Spain again with Umtiti swoop, but could it happen?