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

Bayern Munich claim Nagelsmann compensation is not as much as €25m

23 May 2023

Bayern Munich claim Nagelsmann compensation is not as much as €25m

Tottenham target Erik ten Hag signs a deal to remain Ajax head coach

19 May 2021

Tottenham target Erik ten Hag signs a deal to remain Ajax head coach

Where would Philippe Coutinho fit in at Everton?

23 May 2023

Where would Philippe Coutinho fit in at Everton?

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League

23 May 2023

Jan Oblak refuses to close the door on a move to the Premier League

Liverpool and Man Utd target Bissouma comments on current transfer speculation

12 Aug 2021

Liverpool and Man Utd target Bissouma comments on current transfer speculation

How dumping Robinho to Man City for €42m was good business for Real Madrid

23 May 2023

How dumping Robinho to Man City for €42m was good business for Real Madrid

Bakayoko future unclear as agent says his client wants to play Champions League football

23 May 2023

Bakayoko future unclear as agent says his client wants to play Champions League football

What is the nickname of every football team in Europe’s top five leagues?

19 May 2021

What is the nickname of every football team in Europe’s top five leagues?

Xavi: Barcelona have not taken advantage of having the best player ever in Messi

23 May 2023

Xavi: Barcelona have not taken advantage of having the best player ever in Messi

‘Fat’ Hazard has never had the drive of Messi and Ronaldo, says former Chelsea star

23 May 2023

‘Fat’ Hazard has never had the drive of Messi and Ronaldo, says former Chelsea star

No Man City move for Messi as Guardiola wants Argentine to stay at Barcelona for his whole career

23 May 2023

No Man City move for Messi as Guardiola wants Argentine to stay at Barcelona for his whole career

Controversial Spotify billionaire Daniel Ek is not the hero Arsenal need

23 May 2023

Controversial Spotify billionaire Daniel Ek is not the hero Arsenal need

Harry Kane fuels Man Utd rumours: Spurs not winning the prizes I want

23 May 2023

Harry Kane fuels Man Utd rumours: Spurs not winning the prizes I want

Man Utd were interested in signing Francesco Totti from Roma, claims Sir Alex Ferguson

23 May 2023

Man Utd were interested in signing Francesco Totti from Roma, claims Sir Alex Ferguson

Barcelona and Arsenal wanted to sign me, claims Anton Ferdinand

23 May 2023

Barcelona and Arsenal wanted to sign me, claims Anton Ferdinand

German national team confirm Hansi Flick talks to begin soon

23 May 2023

German national team confirm Hansi Flick talks to begin soon

Chelsea boss Tuchel slammed for continuing with Werner over Abraham

23 May 2023

Chelsea boss Tuchel slammed for continuing with Werner over Abraham

Bruno Fernandes reveals desire to one day manage Man Utd

23 May 2023

Bruno Fernandes reveals desire to one day manage Man Utd

OFFICIAL: Julian Nagelsmann confirmed as new Bayern Munich boss after €25m compensation agreed

19 May 2021

OFFICIAL: Julian Nagelsmann confirmed as new Bayern Munich boss after €25m compensation agreed

Who is Folarin Balogun? The Arsenal wonderkid with a bright future at the Emirates

23 May 2023

Who is Folarin Balogun? The Arsenal wonderkid with a bright future at the Emirates