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

Liverpool in the 2010s: The most dramatic decade in the Reds’ history
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool In terms of number of major trophies won, the 2010s represented Liverpool’s least successful decade since the 1950s. However, that doesn’t paint anywhere near the full picture at Anfield, explains Matt Ladson

5 reasons why Real Madrid should worry about Liverpool in the Champions League final
By Matt Ladson published
Between the Reds’ desire, Real’s ageing legs and Liverpool’s under-the-radar threat, Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield on five factors to provoke the Spanish giants’ concern

Jurgen Klopp's Reds reign so far: 4 things he's done well – and 4 more he can't ignore any more
By Matt Ladson published
Jürgen Klopp A thumping weekend win over Arsenal came just five days after the same scoreline in reverse at struggling Leicester. This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson explains how it typified the campaign – and evaluates Kloppo's flip-flopping Liverpool career so far

5 things we think will happen to Liverpool in 2017/18
By Matt Ladson last updated
A certain player to score 20 goals, but does a dangerous October await? This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson peers into the Reds’ future

5 big ways Liverpool would be hurt by failing to qualify for the Champions League
By Matt Ladson published
This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson looks at the key reasons why a top-four finish is so important for the Reds

Why scepticism of Liverpool’s owners is flawed… for now
By Matt Ladson published
This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson explains why FSG deserve the benefit of doubt – at least for the time being, anyway

Liverpool's FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury should have been seen as an opportunity, not a nuisance
By Matt Ladson last updated
Liverpool No, Jurgen Klopp doesn't want to have to field an experienced side against Shrewsbury - but there are plenty of reasons to take a tie seriously

5 crucial things that Jurgen Klopp will improve at Liverpool this summer
By Matt Ladson published
From finding a partner for Virgil Van Dijk to cutting the deadwood - Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield outlines Jurgen Klopp's summer aims if he's to achieve his Premier League title goal
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