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

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star
  • 23 May 2023

Liverpool implored to sign Harry Kane by former Anfield star

Man Utd wonderkid Shoretire ignores interest from Barca to sign first professional deal
  • 23 May 2023

Man Utd wonderkid Shoretire ignores interest from Barca to sign first professional deal

Moyes reveals why West Ham didn’t sign a new striker in January
  • 23 May 2023

Moyes reveals why West Ham didn’t sign a new striker in January

Cavani opens up about ‘difficult’ start to life at Man Utd
  • 23 May 2023

Cavani opens up about ‘difficult’ start to life at Man Utd

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani
  • 23 May 2023

Former Man Utd star on why Rashford will never be as prolific as Cavani

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer
  • 23 May 2023

Tuchel needs a top-class striker to win the Premier League with Chelsea, says Shearer

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey
  • 23 May 2023

Having Odegaard at Arsenal is amazing, says Thomas Partey

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’
  • 23 May 2023

Mbappe wants Neymar renewal: ‘He can make history at PSG’

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid
  • 23 May 2023

Luka Jovic: I’m no star, it was hard for me at Real Madrid

PSG planning swoop for Inter’s Romelu Lukaku this summer
  • 23 May 2023

PSG planning swoop for Inter’s Romelu Lukaku this summer

Hodgson on Zaha future: ‘He wants to play in the Champions League’
  • 23 May 2023

Hodgson on Zaha future: ‘He wants to play in the Champions League’

Werner confident he’ll come good at Chelsea despite goal drought
  • 23 May 2023

Werner confident he’ll come good at Chelsea despite goal drought

Bale must be given more playing time despite form, says former Tottenham team-mate
  • 23 May 2023

Bale must be given more playing time despite form, says former Tottenham team-mate

Mourinho wanted me to join Tottenham, confirms Willian Jose
  • 23 May 2023

Mourinho wanted me to join Tottenham, confirms Willian Jose

Zidane on Real Madrid future: If they want me to quit, I’m not going to quit
  • 23 May 2023

Zidane on Real Madrid future: If they want me to quit, I’m not going to quit

Suarez: I was surprised when Koeman told me I wasn’t wanted at Barcelona
  • 23 May 2023

Suarez: I was surprised when Koeman told me I wasn’t wanted at Barcelona

Erik ten Hag laments ‘unbelievably annoying’ Sebastien Haller squad error at Ajax
  • 23 May 2023

Erik ten Hag laments ‘unbelievably annoying’ Sebastien Haller squad error at Ajax

Almiron on Newcastle future: My goal is to stay in the Premier League
  • 23 May 2023

Almiron on Newcastle future: My goal is to stay in the Premier League

Preston fully expected Ben Davies to join Celtic before Liverpool swooped in
  • 23 May 2023

Preston fully expected Ben Davies to join Celtic before Liverpool swooped in

Neymar on why the Premier League might not be for him
  • 23 May 2023

Neymar on why the Premier League might not be for him