James Nalton, Author at This Is Anfield

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Football journalist for the Morning Star newspaper. Covering Liverpool FC from Anfield and beyond. Founding editor of World Football Index.

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Liverpool’s pursuit of Nicolas Pepe – Lowdown on the ideal fourth forward for Jurgen Klopp

Divock Origi, Igor Biscan & 11 more players who became Liverpool cult heroes

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 31, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after his header forced a winning goal, an own goal from Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld with team-mate Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

6 things we learned from Liverpool’s 2018/19 Premier League campaign

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, May 7, 2019: Liverpool's Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho' (R) and FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Barcelona at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

They might be giants – How Liverpool and Anfield pressed Barcelona into submission

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Thursday, April 11, 2019: Barcelona's captain Lionel Messi, with a cut to his nose, during the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Manchester United FC and FC Barcelona at Old Trafford. Barcelona won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

A tactical guide to stopping Lionel Messi – Full-backs, rugby tackles and “creating a cage”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 14, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Klopp used wind to Liverpool’s advantage vs. Chelsea – and what he could change at Porto

Jurgen Klopp

Unnecessary media narrative prevalent & obvious ahead of potentially title-defining Anfield clash

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, April 9, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Porto at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

What Liverpool vs. Porto told us about tactics and tactical analysis

Liverpool Tactics: The changing faces of the Reds’ midfield

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 31, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Klopp slow to react, but defeats Pochettino with ‘lucky punch’ – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham

BRIGHTON AND HOVE, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 12, 2019: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (L) and Said Mane during the FA Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Liverpool FC at the American Express Community Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Who is Liverpool’s most creative player? Our alternative stats provide the answer

LONDON, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 17, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp celebrates 2-1 victory over Fulham after the FA Premier League match between Fulham FC and Liverpool FC at Craven Cottage. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Van Dijk’s error, Mane’s role & why Salah is still key – Tactical analysis of Fulham 1-2 Liverpool

MUNICH, GERMANY - Wednesday, March 13, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg match between FC Bayern M¸nchen and Liverpool FC at the Allianz Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Half-time regroup keeps Reds among Europe’s elite – Tactical analysis of Bayern 1-3 Liverpool

How Liverpool’s diamond cut Burnley – and whether it can work against Bayern Munich

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, March 3, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp embraces captain Jordan Henderson after the goal-less draw during the FA Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC, the 233rd Merseyside Derby, at Goodison Park. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Jordan Henderson’s role & the Allardyce approach – Tactical analysis of Everton 0-0 Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, February 27, 2019: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Watford FC at Anfield. (Pic by Paul Greenwood/Propaganda)

Klopp’s surprise as Reds take Route 66 to victory – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 5-0 Watford

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Tuesday, February 19, 2019: Liverpool's players line-up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st Leg match between Liverpool FC and FC Bayern M¸nchen at Anfield. Back row L-R: goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino, Joel Matip, Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho', Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah. Front row L-R: Georginio Wijnaldum, captain Jordan Henderson, Andy Robertson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita.(Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Player Ratings

PSV player Steven Bergwijn (Photo by Pro Shots/Sipa USA)

Steven Bergwijn: How the Dutch dribbler could add to Liverpool’s squad

General players - Mohamed Salah, Joe Gomez and Virgil Van Dijk of Liverpool (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/NurPhoto/Sipa USA)

Liverpool wages: The Reds’ bright future and why it will get even better

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 9, 2019: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp reacts during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

‘Twenty’s Plenty’, the travelling Kop & importance of Liverpool’s away fans in the title race

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, January 19, 2019: Liverpool's Naby Keita (C) is tackled by Crystal Palace's James Tomkins (R) during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Reds create their luck but Keita still finding his way – Tactical analysis of Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino (9) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his goal during the Uefa Champions League Group Stage football match n.3 LIVERPOOL - CRVENA ZVEZDA on 24/10/2018 at the Anfield Road in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Matteo Bottanelli/NurPhoto/Sipa USA)

The hidden numbers behind Liverpool’s brilliant start to 2018/19

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 20, 2018: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp prepares to bring on substitute Roberto Firmino during the FA Premier League match between Huddersfield Town FC and Liverpool FC at Kirklees Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The key tactical changes that have seen Liverpool FC go from hopefuls to challengers in 2018

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 14, 2017: Liverpool's manager J¸rgen Klopp and Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

How Liverpool staggered through Man United’s blocks – Tactical review as Reds’ midfield dominates

A history of Liverpool’s centre-back partnerships – from Yeats & Smith to Gomez & Van Dijk

Liverpool Homeless Football Club – Development, support & a key community initiative

BELGRADE, SERBIA - Tuesday, November 6, 2018: Liverpool and FK Crvena zvezda players walk out before the UEFA Champions League Group C match between FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) and Liverpool FC at Stadion Rajko Miti?. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The Liverpool fans’ experience of Belgrade – and how atmosphere played its part in Red Star’s win

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Thursday, March 20, 2008: Images of urban and social depravation along Breckfield Road North in the Liverpool area of Everton. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool FC show the value of a football club to its community

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 27, 2018: Liverpool's Sadio Mane (L) celebrates scoring the fourth goal with team-mate Xherdan Shaqiri during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Cardiff City FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

SMS send a message, but Lallana’s signal fading – 5 talking points from Liverpool 4-1 Cardiff

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Wednesday, October 24, 2018: Liverpool's players line-up for a team group photograph before the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Liverpool FC and FK Crvena zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) at Anfield. Back row L-R: Roberto Firmino, Joe Gomez, captain Virgil van Dijk, Fabio Henrique Tavares 'Fabinho', goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Mohamed Salah. Front row L-R: Georginio Wijnaldum, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andy Robertson, Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio Mane. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Liverpool 4-0 Red Star: Player Ratings

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