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

Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid, 2025/26

Nieuws
13 Feb 2026

He's at it again - Simeone involved in another superstar touchline spat after apologisng to Vini Jr

Thomas Tuchel, England

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

Why the Premier League could harm England's chances at the World Cup

Scottish Premiership

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

One of the best 2025/26 Scottish Premiership transfers happened today

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Lionel Messi, Barcelona, El Clasico

Nieuws
12 Feb 2026

Ronaldo tipped to team with Messi at Inter Miami

Patrick Vieira, Arsenal

Analysis
12 Feb 2026

How Patrick Vieira arriving at Arsenal helped Arsene Wenger change English football

Brian Brobbey, Sunderland, 2025/26

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Old-school heading is back in the Premier League - and it is raising health concerns

United Strand

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Rooney not a fan of The United Strand: 'He's doing my head in!'

Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Disabled Everton fans considering giving up season tickets due to access issues

J League

Nieuws
11 Feb 2026

Penalty shootouts instead of draws: Japan looking to start a football revolution

Michael Laudrup, Barcelona

Analysis
11 Feb 2026

How Michael Laudrup defied his hero Johan Cruyff to ditch Barcelona for Real Madrid

Richard Keys

Nieuws
10 Feb 2026

Richard Keys responds as beIN Sports departure confirmed

Lionel Messi, Ballon d'Or

Nieuws
10 Feb 2026

Lionel Messi planning Barcelona return after Inter Miami spell

Joan Laporta, Barcelona, 2025/26

Nieuws
10 Feb 2026

The reason why Barcelona's president and members of the board have just resigned

United Strand

Nieuws
10 Feb 2026

Man Utd fan who hasn't cut his hair in 500 days could be saved by Michael Carrick tonight

John Charles, Juventus

Analysis
10 Feb 2026

How John Charles became a trailblazer into foreign lands for footballers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2025/26

Nieuws
9 Feb 2026

Ronaldo told to never stop playing football even if it's on 'one leg'

Luciano Spalletti, Italy manager

Nieuws
9 Feb 2026

Juventus boss causes controversy after kissing female interviewer

Superbowl LX

Nieuws
9 Feb 2026

If one soccer superstar has his way, he'll one day grace the Super Bowl as a kicker

Eni Aluko

Nieuws
9 Feb 2026

Eni Aluko targets Ian Wright again as women's football debate rages on

Diego Maradona, 1986 World Cup

Analysis
8 Feb 2026

Football's answer to penis injections: How Maradona tried to fool the authorities with a rubber appendage