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

Roman Abramovich, Chelsea

News
17 Oct 2025

John Terry defends 'lovely man' Roman Abramovich: 'It's disgusting what has happened to him'

Wayne Rooney, Birmingham City, 2023/24

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17 Oct 2025

Wayne Rooney backed to return to Man Utd to help struggling strikers

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic, 2024/25

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17 Oct 2025

Brendan Rodgers: Managing some Premier League clubs 'a holiday' compared to managing Celtic

Marshall Munetsi

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17 Oct 2025

How young African players are being preyed upon by fake agents promising stardom

Gilberto Mora, Club Tijuana

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16 Oct 2025

Real Madrid step up pursuit of 17-year-old Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora

Tom Brady

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16 Oct 2025

How 'GOAT' Tom Brady inspired new Birmingham City star upon signing

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup

News
16 Oct 2025

FIFA responds to Donald Trump's claim that World Cup matches could be moved due to safety concerns

The Premier League's biggest salaries: Mo Salah, Raheem Sterling, Erling Haaland

Analysis
16 Oct 2025

Premier League clubs set to vote on 'salary cap' with Man Utd and Man City the main opposition

Harry Kane, Bayern, 2025/26

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16 Oct 2025

Harry Kane warned against Tottenham return: 'It's a downgrade' from Bayern

Cristhian Mosquera, Arsenal, 2025/26

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16 Oct 2025

Arsenal star considering surprise national team switch for 2026 World Cup

Raphinha, Barcelona, Saudi Pro League, 2024/25

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15 Oct 2025

Why Raphinha turned down £150 million Saudi Arabia offer in 2024

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 2024

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15 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi launches the 'Messi Cup' in Miami which will platform the best young players on the planet

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham

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14 Oct 2025

Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds seeking advice from Man City on transfer strategy

Alexia Putellas, Barcelona, 2025/26

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14 Oct 2025

Barca's Ballon d'Or winner Putellas explains why she turned down PSG this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd, 2024/25

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14 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to return to Manchester United for a third time

Neymar, Santos, 2025

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14 Oct 2025

Will Neymar move back to Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup?

Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich, 2024/25

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13 Oct 2025

Canada star Alphonso Davies close to Bayern comeback after serious injury

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, 2025/26

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13 Oct 2025

Klopp defends Wirtz after slow Liverpool start: 'He is a once in a century talent'

Rangers, Ally McCoist

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13 Oct 2025

Ally McCoist tips two names for vacant Rangers manager role

Jack Wilshere, Arsenal, 2024/25

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13 Oct 2025

Former Arsenal star Wilshere gets first full-time manager role