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, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico
  • 1 Dec 2025

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

Referee Andy Madley
  • 1 Dec 2025

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

Lionel Messi, MLS
  • 1 Dec 2025

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

World Cup draw
  • 29 Nov 2025

Iran to boycott World Cup draw after federation president refused visa

Under-17 World Cup, Mauro Furtado, Johannes Moser, Mateus Mide
  • 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
  • 28 Nov 2025

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

2035 World Cup
  • 28 Nov 2025

2035 Women's World Cup set to take place in the UK with 22 venues proposed

Martin O'Neill, Celtic
  • 28 Nov 2025

Martin O'Neill reflects on first month back at Celtic: 'My wife said I'd mess it up!'

Juan Sebastian Verón
  • 28 Nov 2025

Estudiantes chief Juan Sebastian Veron and players banned after Rosario guard of honour refusal

Petr Cech, David Beckham, Barcelona
  • 28 Nov 2025

How David Beckham stopped Barcelona signing Petr Cech before Chelsea switch

Joan Laporta, Barcelona
  • 27 Nov 2025

Barcelona presidential candidate with savage assessment of Joan Laporta's tenure

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike was sent-off for his celebration against Southampton in the Carabao Cup
  • 27 Nov 2025

Football fans warned against the health risks of buying counterfeit kits

Wayne Rooney, Man Utd
  • 20 Nov 2025

Wayne Rooney leaves Gary Neville speechless after revealing biggest wage at Man Utd

Cristiano Ronaldo, Donald Trump
  • 20 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo criticised in Portugal after Donald Trump meeting

Joel Glazer, Avram Glazer, The Glazers, Man Utd, 2010
  • 20 Nov 2025

Glazer family voted 27th out of 32 NFL owners for willingness to invest in facilities

David Beckham, Man Utd
  • 19 Nov 2025

Man Utd legends David Beckham and Eric Cantona to be drafted in to inspire current squad

Sebastien Migne, Haiti
  • 19 Nov 2025

One nation qualified for the World Cup this week - and their manager has never set foot in the country

Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson
  • 19 Nov 2025

Andy Robertson pays tribute to friend Diogo Jota after Scotland's World Cup heroics

Neymar, Santos, 2025
  • 18 Nov 2025

Neymar given World Cup warning by Carlo Ancelotti - but there is hope for the Brazilian star

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup
  • 18 Nov 2025

Donald Trump will be allowed to move World Cup matches if he wants