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

De Boer praises De Jong: ‘He’s played in every position except goalkeeper!’

11 Aug 2021

De Boer praises De Jong: ‘He’s played in every position except goalkeeper!’

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star

2 Jun 2021

Laporta accused of being ‘arrogant and unprofessional’ towards Koeman by former Barcelona star

Ancelotti sends message to Everton fans after Real Madrid appointment confirmed

1 Jun 2021

Ancelotti sends message to Everton fans after Real Madrid appointment confirmed

Aguero: I won’t try and persuade Messi to remain at Barcelona

1 Jun 2021

Aguero: I won’t try and persuade Messi to remain at Barcelona

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm return of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach

1 Jun 2021

OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm return of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach

Real Madrid kit launch all but confirms Sergio Ramos’ summer exit

1 Jun 2021

Real Madrid kit launch all but confirms Sergio Ramos’ summer exit

Pep Guardiola ‘stole’ Champions League from Man City fans with team selection

1 Jun 2021

Pep Guardiola ‘stole’ Champions League from Man City fans with team selection

European Team of the Season

1 Jun 2021

European Team of the Season

Luis Suarez comments on Barcelona’s decision to partner Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi

1 Jun 2021

Luis Suarez comments on Barcelona’s decision to partner Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi

Man City target Jack Grealish tipped to be the star player of the Euros

1 Jun 2021

Man City target Jack Grealish tipped to be the star player of the Euros

Ronaldo tipped to leave Juventus and join Mourinho at Roma by Italy legend

1 Jun 2021

Ronaldo tipped to leave Juventus and join Mourinho at Roma by Italy legend

Official: Eric Garcia to join Barcelona from Manchester City this summer

1 Jun 2021

Official: Eric Garcia to join Barcelona from Manchester City this summer

Aurier to leave Tottenham, wants to join Pochettino at PSG

31 May 2021

Aurier to leave Tottenham, wants to join Pochettino at PSG

The agent of Lautaro Martinez and Achraf Hakimi suggests they both could leave Inter

31 May 2021

The agent of Lautaro Martinez and Achraf Hakimi suggests they both could leave Inter

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia

31 May 2021

Norwich tell Arsenal how much they’ll need to spend to sign Emiliano Buendia

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer

31 May 2021

Mbappe at Real Madrid? Benzema has his say on potential blockbuster transfer

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal

31 May 2021

Granit Xhaka: I am proud Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign me from Arsenal

Leroy Sane explains why he didn’t excel in his first season with Bayern Munich

11 Aug 2021

Leroy Sane explains why he didn’t excel in his first season with Bayern Munich

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt comments on reported interest from Barcelona

31 May 2021

Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt comments on reported interest from Barcelona

Ronald Koeman’s representatives fire cryptic criticism to Barcelona over Dutchman’s treatment

28 May 2021

Ronald Koeman’s representatives fire cryptic criticism to Barcelona over Dutchman’s treatment