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

Neymar, Santos, 2025

Nieuws
22 Dec 2025

Premier League sides warned against pursuing spectacular Neymar transfer

Milan, Como, Serie A

Nieuws
20 Dec 2025

Controversial Serie A match in Australia set to go ahead

Yaya Toure, Kolo Toure

Nieuws
20 Dec 2025

Yaya Toure insists he was a better footballer than brother Kolo

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree

Analysis
20 Dec 2025

How Peter Risdale bankrupted Leeds United with crazy spending spree

Sir Alex Ferguson, Man Utd

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the moment he broke his ribs celebrating

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe picked up a hamstring injury against Atalanta in the Champions League

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Injuries have cost elite European clubs €3.45 billion over the last five years

Joan Laporta, Lionel Messi, Barcelona

Nieuws
19 Dec 2025

Barcelona president left 'sad' by Lionel Messi relationship

FIFA, Infantino, Netflix

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

A new FIFA video game is coming - but it's not what you think

Nketiah, Hudson Odoi

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

Former Ghana star doesn't want Nketiah and Hudson-Odoi called up for World Cup: 'It's not fair!'

Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, MLS

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

Radical new MLS league system with five divisions set to be introduced

Victor Osimhen, Nigeria, 2024

Nieuws
18 Dec 2025

Nigeria's 2026 World Cup dream may not be over after ineligibility complaint to FIFA

Thierry Henry, Arsenal

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Thierry Henry to be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Inter Miami

Nieuws
17 Dec 2025

Barcelona presidential candidate: 'We need Lionel Messi back'

Footballers-turned-actors

Nieuws
16 Dec 2025

Ronaldo goes Hollywood: Vinnie Jones, Pele and the best footballers turned actors

Karl Etta Eyong, Levante, 2025/26

Analysis
16 Dec 2025

Five young stars to look for at the 2025 AFCON

Aaron Ramsey, Pumas

Nieuws
16 Dec 2025

Aaron Ramsey shocked at Pumas contract termination following dog ordeal

Joan Laporta, Florentino Pérez, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Nieuws
15 Dec 2025

Florentino Perez wages war on Barcelona and La Liga over 'the biggest scandal in the history of football'

AFCON players

Nieuws
15 Dec 2025

Every Premier League player going to AFCON - Which team will be impacted the most?

Champions League trophy

News
13 Dec 2025

There is one major change coming to the Champions League format in 2027

Lionel Messi, India

Nieuws
13 Dec 2025

Messi appearance in India descends into chaos as chairs thrown and organiser arrested