Matt Ladson
Matt Ladson is the co-founder and editor of This Is Anfield, the independent Liverpool news and comment website, and covers all areas of the Reds for FourFourTwo – including transfer analysis, interviews, title wins and European trophies. As well as writing about Liverpool for FourFourTwo he also contributes to other titles including Yahoo and Bleacher Report. He is a lifelong fan of the Reds.
Latest articles by Matt Ladson

How it feels to be a Liverpool fan this summer
By Matt Ladson published
These are exciting times for Reds everywhere. For the first time in a long while, it feels as though the club is connected and united from top to bottom, writes This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson

Liverpool’s 10 best transfer bargains of the Premier League era
By Matt Ladson published
James Milner's man-of-the-match display on the opening day got This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson thinking of more inspired Reds deals, from fine freebies to the player Liverpool made over £130m profit on

5 things we think will happen to Liverpool in 2018/19
By Matt Ladson published
Newfound defensive security and a serious title challenge? Matt Ladson of This is Anfield makes five firm predictions for the Reds this season

Liverpool’s midfield problem is very real for Jurgen Klopp – but looks to have a simple solution
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool The German says he has no problems with his men in the middle, but that surely isn’t true. This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson on what might come next…

Mo problems? The pros and cons of Jurgen Klopp using Mohamed Salah as a No.9
By Matt Ladson last updated
Liverpool Eight goals in 17 games hardly point to a forward in need of scrutiny, but not all Reds fans are happy with their Egyptian king's move to a more central role this season. Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield evaluates...

5 areas where Liverpool can improve this summer – and get to the next level
By Matt Ladson last updated
Liverpool Champions of Europe and on the back of their best-ever points total, how do Liverpool improve next season?

Madrid, Milan, Manchester and... Marseille? Liverpool's 7 best Champions League away performances
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool Can the Reds take inspiration from massive fixtures of old? Istanbul not included...

5 things we've learned about Liverpool in 2018/19
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool Ninety-seven points: enough to win the title in every single season of English football but the last two. Liverpool should be proud of their campaign, but what have we – and they – learned from it?

Why Liverpool's owners don't get enough credit
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool The Reds are tantalisingly close to winning a first title for 29 years, but it's been a long journey to get here. This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson on the unsung heroes doing fine work in the background

Can they turn it around? 5 reasons for Liverpool’s recent drop in form
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool The Reds have had a shaky start to the year – this week relinquishing top spot in the league to Manchester City. Here's where it’s been going wrong, explains This Is Anfield’s Matt Ladson
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