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.

Saul
Chelsea’s reported plans with ex-Liverpool target Saul Niguez suggests Reds may have dodged bullet
Chelsea are reportedly planning on releasing Saul Niguez from his loan spell back to Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The...
Milner
(Photo) ‘Maybe in another 19 years’ – Milner pokes fun at himself with throwback snap
James Milner released a tweet celebrating his Premier League debut 19 years ago for Leeds United. The Liverpool midfielder took an opportunity...
Van Dijk, Pickford
‘My injury was caused by a kick’ – Van Dijk weighs in on impact of season-ending Pickford tackle
Virgil van Dijk has insisted that his season-ending injury of the prior term remains far from the forefront of his mind. The...
Gerrard, Romano
Fabrizio Romano weighs in on £3m Steven Gerrard switch to vacant Aston Villa role
Fabrizio Romano has thrown his weight behind the reports connecting Steven Gerrard with a switch to the vacant head coach role at...
Gerrard
(Video) Steven Gerrard spotted in London as reports suggest Rangers boss is close to Aston Villa switch
Steven Gerrard has been clipped arriving at a London station ahead of reported talks between himself and Aston Villa officials with regard...
Gerrard, Preece
Steven Gerrard expected to be announced as Aston Villa boss in ‘next 24 to 48 hours’, claims club writer
Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to link up with Aston Villa as the club’s new manager in the ‘next 24 to 48...
Dembele, Liverpool, Xavi
Liverpool move for Barcelona star Xavi said could become ‘best footballer in the world in his position’ – El Nacional
Liverpool are said to be greatly interested in Ousmane Dembele, with a report speculating that the Reds have offered the wide man...
Alisson, Trent, Origi
Trent picks infamous Liverpool goal last term as a favourite assist when asked to exclude Origi’s Barcelona effort
Trent Alexander Arnold named Alisson Becker’s sensational headed effort against West Bromwich Albion as one of his all-time favourite assists. The right-back...
Trent, Phillips
Trent Alexander-Arnold clarifies Atletico Madrid moment involving Sadio Mane that attracted post-match debate
Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed that his assist for Sadio Mane’s lead-doubling goal against Atletico Madrid, in the home meeting with Diego Simeone’s outfit,...
Shearer, Neville
(Video) Shearer apologises for saying Anfield has best atmosphere after St. James’ Park; explains why he can’t pick Old Trafford
Alan Shearer offered an apology to former Manchester United fullback, Gary Neville, after naming Anfield as the ground possessing the best atmosphere...
Liverpool, Mane, Salah, Klopp
Bayern Munich rejected the chance to sign two Liverpool attackers worth a combined £166.5m before their Anfield moves – Falk
Bayern Munich reportedly turned down the chance to sign two of Liverpool’s world-class attackers in Mo Salah and Sadio Mane across three...
Gerrard, Klopp, Aldridge
Aston Villa owners prepared to buy top target Gerrard out of Rangers contract; background checks conducted, says chief football writer
Aston Villa’s owners are reportedly prepared to fork out the necessary compensation fee to release Steven Gerrard from the remaining three years...
Liverpool, Pearce
(Video) ‘All the things that happened at Liverpool’ – Rangnick explains how Klopp turned his forwards into ‘pressing machines’
Ralf Rangnick highlighted the importance of Jurgen Klopp and his coaching staff in turning Liverpool’s traditional forward line under the German –...
Gerrard, Redknapp
Gerrard could ‘get very lucky’ if he were to take PL job; pundit wouldn’t be surprised if Liverpool legend was the ‘favourite’
Jamie Redknapp has admitted he wouldn’t be surprised if Steven Gerrard was in pole position in the eyes of Aston Villa’s recruitment...
Antonio, Alisson
Michail Antonio reveals Hammers’ plan focused on unsettling one Liverpool star: ‘We saw that they’ve struggled’
Michail Antonio has explained that West Ham’s plan of attack involved putting Alisson Becker under pressure. The Brazilian international was guilty of...
Van Dijk
(Video) Van Dijk kicks off at his Liverpool teammates after gut-busting recovery run to deny Antonio chance
Virgil van Dijk looked a picture of frustration throughout Liverpool’s clash with West Ham United at the weekend. In one clip captured...
Alisson, Liverpool, Halsey, Cresswell
Ex-official criticises VAR use in Liverpool clash as one West Ham star ‘lucky’ to have remained on the pitch
Mark Halsey has drawn attention to the inconsistent application of VAR in the Premier League following a contentious officiating call that kept...
Robertson, Alisson, Collymore
Exclusive: Ex-Red highlights Liverpool ‘disappointments’ in West Ham defeat; one star ‘a four or five’ out of ten
Stan Collymore drew attention to the poor performances of Andy Robertson and Alisson Becker in Liverpool’s defeat to West Ham United at...
Klopp, Hackett, Cresswell, Henderson
‘Is your job not to have an opinion?’ – Klopp hits out at reporters after questioning over refereeing calls
Jurgen Klopp was left a little flustered by the line of questioning taken by journalists in the wake of Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat...
Bowen, Moyes, Klopp
David Moyes weighs in on interest in £27m Hammers winger Jurgen Klopp has admitted he likes ‘a lot’
David Moyes has reacted to reported interest in West Ham frontman Jarrod Bowen, appearing to pour cold water over the speculation in...