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

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer

19 May 2021

Vinicius Junior rules out leaving Real Madrid this summer

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City

19 May 2021

Odegaard’s place in Arsenal XI questioned after ‘bang average’ display versus Man City

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?

19 May 2021

How did Real Madrid target Erling Haaland play this weekend?

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?

19 May 2021

Sergio Aguero unsure on his Man City future, but where could he go?

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister

19 May 2021

Mbappe urged to stay at PSG by French Sports Minister

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing

17 May 2021

Zidane asked about Mbappe transfer following sensational Champions League outing

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa

23 May 2023

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith laughs at speculation surrounding Liverpool target Konsa

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher

19 May 2021

Liverpool need to replace ‘nowhere near good enough’ Divock Origi – Carragher

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires

23 May 2023

Zidane ‘has the power’ to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, says Pires

Why Odegaard could be the WORST person to try and convince Haaland to move to Madrid

23 May 2023

Why Odegaard could be the WORST person to try and convince Haaland to move to Madrid

Would Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez make a good Everton signing this summer?

23 May 2023

Would Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez make a good Everton signing this summer?

Heung-min Son ‘very happy’ that Gareth Bale is finally getting game time

23 May 2023

Heung-min Son ‘very happy’ that Gareth Bale is finally getting game time

Mourinho suggests more opportunities to start lie ahead for Gareth Bale

23 May 2023

Mourinho suggests more opportunities to start lie ahead for Gareth Bale

Why Ajax sold Liverpool target Sven Botman to Lille for a nominal fee

19 May 2021

Why Ajax sold Liverpool target Sven Botman to Lille for a nominal fee

Harry Kane will only leave Tottenham for £150m, so where could he go?

23 May 2023

Harry Kane will only leave Tottenham for £150m, so where could he go?

Former Spurs star says some players don’t fit with Jose Mourinho’s style of play

19 May 2021

Former Spurs star says some players don’t fit with Jose Mourinho’s style of play

Luis Suarez surprised at how well Atletico move as turned out

17 May 2021

Luis Suarez surprised at how well Atletico move as turned out

Xavi: I respect Koeman, but I want the Barcelona job

17 May 2021

Xavi: I respect Koeman, but I want the Barcelona job

Messi cares about winning trophies, not money – Laporta

23 May 2023

Messi cares about winning trophies, not money – Laporta

Lyon retain hope of keeping Memphis Depay despite Barcelona interest

19 May 2021

Lyon retain hope of keeping Memphis Depay despite Barcelona interest