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

Barcelona, Camp Nou

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17 Nov 2025

Barcelona given official Camp Nou return date

Luis Suárez, Inter Miami, 2024

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17 Nov 2025

'Rebel' Luis Suarez knows he's not always an example to follow

Oscar, Chelsea

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17 Nov 2025

Former Chelsea star released from hospital after heart condition diagnosis

Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid, 2025/26

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17 Nov 2025

Jude Bellingham receives behaviour warning from Thomas Tuchel

Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid, 2025/26

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17 Nov 2025

Real Madrid identify Vinicius Junior replacement - and he plays in the English Championship

Wilfried Nancy, Columbus Crew

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17 Nov 2025

Celtic ready to agree deal for first January signing

Puskas Award, Declan Rice, Lamine Yamal

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16 Nov 2025

WATCH: Rice, Yamal and the 11 Puskas Award nominees

Premier League, transfer window

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15 Nov 2025

Some big clubs suffering after 'arrogant' approach to the transfer market

David Beckham, Inter Miami

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15 Nov 2025

Sir David Beckham confesses to one major regret from his career

Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Man Utd

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15 Nov 2025

Eric Cantona: Ratcliffe and Ineos have destroyed Man Utd

Jake O'Brien, Everton

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15 Nov 2025

Living with diabetes: Premier League star opens up over how he still performs at the top level

Super Ballon d'Or, Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane

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14 Nov 2025

The Super Ballon d'Or set for 2029 return: What is it, who has won it and who could win the next one?

Martin O'Neill, Celtic

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14 Nov 2025

Martin O'Neill in the dark about Celtic future as doubts arise over next match

Kylian Mbappe, PSG, Real Madrid, 2024/25

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14 Nov 2025

Kylian Mbappe reaches stunning goal record at just 26 that is only bettered by Pele

Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, MLS

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14 Nov 2025

MLS set for revolution as major calendar change confirmed

Marcus Rashford, Erling Haaland

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13 Nov 2025

Barcelona have made Rashford more like Haaland - Solskjaer

Neymar, Santos, 2025

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13 Nov 2025

More Neymar drama as he furiously calls Brazilian journalist a liar after savage criticism

Neymar, Santos, 2025

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12 Nov 2025

Santos director passionately defends under-fire Neymar after fierce criticism

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024

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12 Nov 2025

Nigeria players refuse to train two days before World Cup qualifier

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona, 2025/26

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12 Nov 2025

Lamine Yamal: Inside the battle between Spain and Barca that threatens to divide a nation