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

Rated and slated: the pros and cons of Liverpool’s summer business
By Matt Ladson published
As the dust settles and attention turns towards the “reintegration” of certain players, This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson evaluates the business that was – and perhaps more pertinently, wasn’t – done at Anfield this summer

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

5 things we think will happen at Liverpool in 2019/20
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool Can the Reds go one better in the Premier League this season? Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield shares his expectations for the campaign ahead

8 players who won’t be at Liverpool beyond 2017/18
By Matt Ladson published
No more Mr Nice Guy: Matt Ladson on the players who'll be leaving Jurgen Klopp’s squad at the end of the season – whether fans want to see them go or not

Ranked! Liverpool’s 7 best academy graduates of the last 25 years
By Matt Ladson last updated
From a few who flattered to deceive to the LFC and Premier League legends, Liverpool are next in the latest in this FourFourTwo.com series

23 signs you’re a real Liverpool fan
By Matt Ladson last updated
This is Anfield's Matt Ladson picks out some of the key traits which unite all Reds

How Sadio Mané stepped up to make Liverpool fans forget Philippe Coutinho
By Matt Ladson published
The Senegal striker – plus an English utility man – have raised their game at the perfect time, writes Matt Ladson of This is Anfield

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

The 5 big changes Liverpool need to make to prepare for 2017/18
By Matt Ladson last updated
Matt Ladson of This Is Anfield identifies the most pressing issues that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp need to address

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

Ranked! Liverpool’s 10 best foreign players of all time
By Matt Ladson last updated
Where does Mo Salah sit? We tasked This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson with placing the 2017/18 PFA Player of the Year award winner...

Liverpool's winter break hangover: How can the Reds bounce back from three away defeats?
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool Wins for Chelsea, Watford and Atletico Madrid show Liverpool have lost focus of late – but there are some easy solutions for Jurgen Klopp

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

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

Why Liverpool can win it ALL this season and become the greatest ever English side
By Matt Ladson published
Liverpool Jurgen Klopp's men could genuinely add the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League to their Club World Cup win – and have the most successful season of any English team ever

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?

4 major issues Jurgen Klopp still has to resolve at Liverpool
By Matt Ladson published
On the second anniversary of Klopp’s first Reds game in charge, Matt Ladson assesses the work that the Reds manager still has to do

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...
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