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

Donald Trump

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12 Dec 2025

Why football fans may need to surrender social media history if they want to travel to the World Cup

John McGinn, John Terry

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11 Dec 2025

John Terry pleads with UEFA and FIFA to soften drug testing rules after John McGinn complaints

World Cup Venues

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11 Dec 2025

Hotel prices for 2026 World Cup soar as one city's accommodation cost increases by 961%

Paul Pogba, 2024

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11 Dec 2025

Paul Pogba becomes co-owner of the world's first professional camel racing team

Gareth Bale, Tottenham

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10 Dec 2025

Gareth Bale defends himself from THAT infamous flag incident and reveals why he retired early

Milan, Como, Serie A

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10 Dec 2025

Controversial plans for Como vs Milan to take place in Australia likely to be scrapped

Seattle, Pride

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10 Dec 2025

Egypt demand LGBTQ 'Pride Match' plans for Iran World Cup fixture be cancelled

Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona

Analysis
10 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi & the eight most shocking transfer exits of all time

West Ham, London Stadium

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9 Dec 2025

Former West Ham footballer jailed after bragging about drug dealer lifestyle on Instagram

Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham

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9 Dec 2025

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac sell part of Wrexham

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, World Cup final

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8 Dec 2025

World Cup games to be extended by six minutes - here's why

Son Heung-min, Tottenham, 2025/26

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8 Dec 2025

Son Heung-min blackmailer sentenced to four years in prison after pregnancy accusation

Cristiano Ronaldo, Donald Trump

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8 Dec 2025

Donald Trump reveals details of secret Cristiano Ronaldo phone call

Neymar, Santos, 2025

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8 Dec 2025

Neymar stars as Santos avoid relegation but the Brazilian's future for club and country is unclear

Seattle, Pride

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8 Dec 2025

FIFA face diplomatic tension over World Cup 'Pride Match'

Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil

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6 Dec 2025

Ancelotti sends World Cup squad warning to Neymar and Vinicius Junior

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, World Cup draw

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6 Dec 2025

Former FIFA President Blatter slams Gianni Infantino's relationship with Donald Trump: 'It's wrong!'

Thomas Tuchel, england

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6 Dec 2025

England hope brainwave-boosting shoes can power them to World Cup glory

World Cup, England, Spain

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5 Dec 2025

2026 World Cup draw: The Winners and Losers

Mauricio Pochettino, USA

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5 Dec 2025

USA's 2026 World Cup opponents: A deep dive on Group D rivals