Farrell Keeling

Farrell Keeling joined Empire of the Kop in December 2020. He’s a seasoned Liverpool FC journalist who has conducted interviews with a range of figures in football, including ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique and Benfica coach Marco Pimenta.

He’s delivered award-winning content creation and Liverpool coverage at the helm of Empire of the Kop as the website’s Deputy Editor. EOTK won the Best Club Content Creator (Premier League) award at the FCAs in 2023.

Farrell also offers original insight and analysis for CaughtOffside and CF Bayern Insider, whilst supporting Rocket Sports’ editorial initiatives as an Executive Editor.

He contributes a weekly editorial for the Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.

Klopp
‘It’s far away from being over’ – Jurgen Klopp hints at extended Liverpool stay during Arsenal presser
Jurgen Klopp may have opened the door to the possibility of an extended stay at Liverpool with his comments during the pre-Arsenal...
Klopp
Jurgen Klopp takes aim at international teams whilst ripping into unhelpful international break
Jurgen Klopp has claimed that the international break was far from helpful when it came to resting his squad. The German noted...
Milner, Liverpool, Thompson, Henderson
Reds legend names Liverpool’s best midfield trio – it doesn’t include Thiago or Keita
Phil Thompson has suggested that Liverpool’s best midfield combination is comprised of Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and James Milner. The former centre-half suggested...
Kolasinac, Aubameyang, Partey, Arsenal
Arsenal handed potential double injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash in official update
Arsenal could be set to rely on the availability of Thomas Partey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang against Liverpool at the weekend. This comes...
Liverpool, Klopp
Liverpool and PL clubs’ pandemic-enforced financial struggles could be set to be allayed in major TV deal boost
The English top-flight has agreed a bumper TV deal with American broadcaster NBC Sports to the tune of £2bn. This update comes...
Salah, Johnson
‘Make us a silly offer’ – Liverpool could be tempted to sell Mo Salah, suggests Glen Johnson
Glen Johnson has suggested Liverpool could be tempted to part ways with Mo Salah if they were to receive a ‘silly amount...
Gomes, Elliott, Dinnery
Injury analyst explains why fans shouldn’t assume Elliott’s season is over as Everton example offers hope
Ben Dinnery has explained that fans could look to the example of Everton’s Andre Gomes and the midfielder’s return from injury as...
Liverpool, Ward
McLeish expresses excitement at Liverpool update that proves the ‘system’s working’
Alex McLeish has thrown his support behind the idea of promotion from within at Liverpool with Julian Ward set to replace Michael...
Gerrard, Thomas, Liverpool
Ex-Liverpool star weighs in on what Aston Villa fans can ‘expect to see’ from Steven Gerrard
Michael Thomas has noted that the Aston Villa fanbase will have expectations when it comes to Steven Gerrard’s appointment as Dean Smith’s...
Traore, Liverpool
Liverpool refuse to meet £30m price tag for pacy Spanish international Barcelona also fancy – report
Liverpool have reportedly drawn the line below £30m when it comes to their interest in Wolves winger Adama Traore. The Reds are...
Milner, Evra
Patrice Evra claims surprise Liverpool star ‘was always defending more than myself’: ‘Even if I was going in the toilet…’
Patrice Evra has highlighted James Milner as the ‘most annoying’ opponent he’s faced due to the Liverpool star’s insistence on ‘always defending...
Zidane, Rodgers, Thomas
Ex-Liverpool star makes the case for Brendan Rodgers to be given Man Utd job over Zinedine Zidane: ‘Would be a good fit’
Michael Thomas has made the case for Brendan Rodgers to be handed the Manchester United job over Zinedine Zidane should Ole Gunnar...
Bellingham, Kehl
Dortmund chief puts possibility of Bellingham exit to bed in significant Liverpool transfer update
Sebastian Kehl ruled out the possibility of highly-rated prospect Jude Bellingham making an early exit from Borussia Dortmund. This follows from the...
Bellingham, Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand makes endangered claim about reported Liverpool target clubs ‘don’t want to miss’ out on
Rio Ferdinand has lavished Jude Bellingham with praise, suggesting that the teenager belongs to an endangered grouping of midfielders who contribute both...
Wright, Arsenal, Liverpool
Ian Wright’s prior Arsenal warning could mean great news for Liverpool as Arteta faces big test: ‘Those teams will outplay Arsenal’
Liverpool will be hoping that Mikel Arteta struggles to heed the advice issued to his Arsenal side by former player, Ian Wright,...
Partey, Liverpool
Liverpool face repeat of West Ham struggles as Arsenal star with impressive win percentage tipped to make Anfield return
Liverpool could be set for a difficult midfield battle in their upcoming meeting with Mikel Arteta’s in-form Arsenal outfit at the weekend...
Rodgers, Bailey
Rodgers won’t turn down United approach if it arrives despite awareness of possible Liverpool backlash, says Graeme Bailey
Brendan Rodgers is reportedly prepared to accept the potential backlash likely to come from Liverpool supporters should he take the Manchester United...
Gerrard
(Video) Liverpool legend Gerrard explains decision to drop Rangers in favour of ‘iconic’ Aston Villa opportunity
Steven Gerrard has admitted that it was a difficult decision to leave Rangers in the middle of the season to take up...
Liverpool, Mane, Salah, Klopp
Liverpool worst affected after three seasons of VAR in stat reveal
Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Mo Salah have been the worst affected by VAR calls, with the technology disallowing four goals apiece for...
Bowen, McManaman
These Liverpool fans are divided over McManaman’s claim on PL attacker on Reds’ summer shortlist
Liverpool fans have offered mixed reactions to Steve McManaman’s claim that the club shouldn’t be interested in linked West Ham star, Jarrod...