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

Cristiano Ronaldo, Brentford v Man Utd, 2021-22

1 Feb 2022

Ronaldo to Barcelona & January’s five most ridiculous transfer rumours

Paul Pogba, Manchester United, Premier League, 2021/22

1 Feb 2022

Arsenal legend slams Man Utd signing of Pogba

Ousmane Dembele, Barcelona

1 Feb 2022

Five players who failed to get the transfer they needed

Woodward to step down as Man Utd chairman after 2021

1 Feb 2022

CEO Ed Woodward officially leaves Man Utd

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal

1 Feb 2022

Aubameyang breaks Real Madrid promise to grandfather after Barcelona move

Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

23 May 2023

The 10 biggest spenders of January window

Dele Alli, Tottenham v Wolves, 2021-22

31 Jan 2022

Dele Alli leaves Tottenham for Everton

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal

31 Jan 2022

Barcelona sign Arsenal striker Aubameyang

Luis Diaz, Porto, Liverpool target

31 Jan 2022

How did Liverpool sign Luis Diaz on the cheap?

Yves Bissouma, Brighton

31 Jan 2022

Tottenham and Man Utd left frustrated at £50m pricetag of transfer target

Arteta claims that Arsenal insiders were trying to ‘hurt’ the club

31 Jan 2022

Arsenal told to pay €75 million for deadline day La Liga target

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Arsenal

31 Jan 2022

Two MAJOR deadline day deals break down for Barca

Julian Alvarez, River Plate

23 May 2023

Who is Julian Alvarez? Man City's 'next Messi'

Eduardo Camavinga scored on his Real Madrid debut v Celta Vigo

23 May 2023

Real Madrid transfers: Every signing and sale for 2021-22

Dusan Vlahovic joining Juventus

29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic made 'sensationally wrong' decision rejecting Arsenal for Juventus

Zidane continues to be asked who he would like to see leading the line in 2021/22

23 May 2023

Are Man Utd 'attractive' enough for Zidane?

Karim Benzema, Real Madrid

29 Jan 2022

Will Benzema really leave Real Madrid for Lyon?

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba

29 Jan 2022

Paul Pogba set to sign new Man Utd deal - on one condition

Dusan Vlahovic, Fiorentina, 2021/22

29 Jan 2022

Vlahovic speaks after signing for Juve and rejecting Arsenal

Keane Lewis-Potter, Hull

29 Jan 2022

Who is Keane Lewis-Potter? The Hull star interesting Tottenham and Brentford