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, Georgina Rodriguez

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8 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo admits that his family have told him to retire

Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal

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7 Oct 2025

Gyokeres critics 'don't have a clue about football'

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino, FIFA World Cup

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7 Oct 2025

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

Demetri Mitchell

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7 Oct 2025

Former Man Utd player admits to using AI to negotiate new contract

John Stones, Man City, 2024/25

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7 Oct 2025

Man City defender John Stones nearly retired last season due to injury concerns

Javier Hernandez, Chicharito, Man Utd

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6 Oct 2025

Man Utd in transfer battle to sign Mexican wonderkid dubbed 'the next Chicharito'

Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT, 2024/25

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6 Oct 2025

USMNT prepare for two key friendlies as Mauricio Pochettino finalises World Cup plans

Sergio Busquets, Inter Miami, 2025

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6 Oct 2025

What next for retired former Barcelona and Inter Miami star Sergio Busquets?

Hansi Flick, Barcelona, 2025/26

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6 Oct 2025

Hansi Flick accused of using 'suicidal' tactics following another Barcelona defeat

Thomas Muller, Bayern

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4 Oct 2025

Thomas Muller is officially the most successful German footballer ever - could he return to Bayern?

Russell Martin, Rangers, 2025

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4 Oct 2025

Rangers legend's 'crazy' claim that club can still win the title

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United

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4 Oct 2025

Ruben Amorim insists press scrutiny worse in Portugal than England: 'You guys are polite!'

Nathaniel Brown, Eintracht Frankfurt, USA, Germany

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3 Oct 2025

USMNT likely to lose promising youngster as Germany debut on the horizon

2030 World Cup

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3 Oct 2025

Protests in Morocco turn violent amid 2030 World Cup controversy

Xabi Alonso, Alejandro Grimaldo, Bayer Leverkusen, 2023/24

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3 Oct 2025

Leverkusen star admits he could have joined Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer

Russell Martin, Rangers

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3 Oct 2025

Russell Martin: Tactics are not the problem at Rangers

Christian Pulisic, AC Milan, 2024/25

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2 Oct 2025

Is there a rift between Landon Donovan and USMNT star Christian Pulisic?

Joel Embiid

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2 Oct 2025

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid expects England to 'choke again' at 2026 World Cup

Vitinha, PSG, 2025/26

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2 Oct 2025

PSG stars hit back at Barca: 'We don't give a damn what you think of us'

Emma Hayes, Chelsea Women, 2023/24

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1 Oct 2025

USWNT coach Emma Hayes 'unlikely' to ever return to club management