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, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup

Nieuws
5 Dec 2025

Donald Trump officially awarded 'FIFA Peace Prize' by FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Morecambe FC

Nieuws
5 Dec 2025

One figure behind Morecambe's summer takeover sanctioned by government over suspected terrorism links

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino

Nieuws
5 Dec 2025

What is FIFA's fast-track visa system for the 2026 World Cup?

Harvey Barnes, Archie Gray, Scotland

Nieuws
5 Dec 2025

Five England stars who could play for Scotland at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup draw

Analysis
5 Dec 2025

The World Cup draw takes place today - here's everything you need to know

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, Newcastle United

News
4 Dec 2025

How Newcastle aim to be 'top club in the world' by 2030

Wayne Gretzky, Shaquille O'Neal, Tom Brady, World Cup draw

Nieuws
4 Dec 2025

Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, Wayne Gretzky to join Rio Ferdinand for 2026 World Cup draw

World Cup Venues

Nieuws
4 Dec 2025

When is the World Cup draw and what teams have qualified so far?

Michael Oliver, VAR, video assistant referee

News
3 Dec 2025

Radical new VAR rules set to be introduced for the 2026 World Cup

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup

News
6 Dec 2025

How welcome are foreign football fans in the United States for the 2026 World Cup?

2026 World Cup

Nieuws
2 Dec 2025

FIFA announce when fans can purchase World Cup tickets for specific matches

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Germany in the 2025 Nations League finals

Nieuws
2 Dec 2025

Ronaldo tipped to play for Portugal beyond the 2026 World Cup

World Cup Venues

Nieuws
2 Dec 2025

World Cup ticket controversy: UEFA responds with clear message

Lamine Yamal, Spain

Nieuws
1 Dec 2025

Lamine Yamal reveals why he chose to represent Spain instead of Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico

Nieuws
1 Dec 2025

'Barcelona forced me to say Messi is better than Ronaldo' admits former star

Referee Andy Madley

Nieuws
1 Dec 2025

FIFA to test radical rule change aimed at combatting time-wasting

Lionel Messi, MLS

Nieuws
1 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi urged to take a break from 'parody of football' MLS before the World Cup

World Cup draw

Nieuws
29 Nov 2025

Iran to boycott World Cup draw after federation president refused visa

Under-17 World Cup, Mauro Furtado, Johannes Moser, Mateus Mide

Nieuws
29 Nov 2025

Under-17 World Cup: Fabregas, Kroos and every Golden Boot and Golden Ball winner from 1985 to 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after being sent off against Ireland in a World Cup qualifier, 2025

Nieuws
28 Nov 2025

FIFA face legal battle from disgruntled nations as Ronaldo allowed to play at World Cup