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

Lionel Messi, MLS

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Has soccer overtaken baseball as America's third-favourite sport?

Alexander Nouri, McDonald's

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Hamburg to hamburgers: The former Bundesliga boss now a McDonald's manager

Mario Balotelli

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Mario Balotelli set to join surprise 13th club after period as a free agent

Paul Scholes, Man Utd, 2024/25

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

Paul Scholes came out of Man Utd retirement wearing 'snide' £50 boots on this day

Offside graphic

Nieuws
8 Jan 2026

FIFA to 3D scan every 2026 World Cup footballer to aid semi-automated offsides

Spanish Super Cup, Saudi Arabia

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

2027 Spanish Supercopa could be moved from Saudi Arabia

Gary Neville, Ruben Amorim

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

Do Man Utd players and coaches need to embrace criticism from ex-players like Neville and Rooney?

Neymar, Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil, World Cup

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

No Europe move for Neymar as Brazilian signs new Santos deal to aid World Cup hopes

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona, Man Utd, 2025/26

Nieuws
6 Jan 2026

Is the door open for Rashford to return to Man Utd after Amorim dismissal?

Martin O'Neill, Celtic, 2025/26

Analysis
6 Jan 2026

Martin O'Neill returns again to Celtic at 73 - Who are the oldest managers currently at clubs in Europe?

Crans-Montana fire

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Footballers missing and one in critical condition following deadly Crans-Montana fire

January Transfer Window

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

What all 20 Premier League clubs have planned for the January transfer window

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, 2025/26

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Van Dijk eager for Liverpool fans to get back onside after full-time boos versus Leeds

Marco Silva, Fulham, 2024/25

Nieuws
2 Jan 2026

Marco Silva wants review of head knock rules after Fulham concede with 10 men

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Inter Miami

Nieuws
31 Dec 2025

Why Barcelona 'urgently' need Lionel Messi to return

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

Nieuws
31 Dec 2025

Carragher: Gyokeres should not be starting for Arsenal

FIFA Club World Cup, empty stadium, ticket price

Nieuws
31 Dec 2025

FIFA warned as England fans don't accept full allocation for semi and final of 2026 World Cup

Spanish Super Cup, Saudi Arabia

Nieuws
7 Jan 2026

La Liga star slams the Spanish Supercup being held in Saudi Arabia: 'It's s**t!'

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina against Venezuela, 2026 World Cup qualifying

Nieuws
30 Dec 2025

Argentina legend in 'no doubt' that Messi will play and flourish at the 2026 World Cup

Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd

News
30 Dec 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo versus Wayne Rooney? One boxing promoter wants them to fight