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.

Deal done: Liverpool finalise defender extension after January talks
Rhys Williams is now understood to have extended his loan spell at Morecambe. The English defender, with nine senior Liverpool appearances under...
Paul Merson speaks to Sky Sports studio next to the Liverpool club crest.
Liverpool sensation now ‘100%’ likely to leave the club as Paul Merson can’t see any other outcome
Liverpool still very much have a chance of keeping hold of Trent Alexander-Arnold beyond the upcoming summer transfer window. The England international...
A shocked Virgil van Dijk has hands on head as Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wants two things from Liverpool if he’s to sign a new contract – Ben Jacobs
It seems somewhat remarkable that Liverpool’s ongoing contract sagas – concerning the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold...
Paul Merson looks at a frustrated Mo Salah.
Paul Merson commits to unbelievable Liverpool claim that won’t sit well with fans
It’s difficult to look past Mo Salah for the Premier League player of the season award as of January 2. The Egyptian...
Mo Salah looks down on a picture of Darren Bent.
‘Joke’ – Darren Bent reacts to what he heard about Mo Salah ahead of 2025
Should Liverpool manage to lift major silverware this term, they’ll have Mo Salah and his remarkable numbers in front of goal to...
Trent Alexander-Arnold kicks a ball during a pre-West Ham warmup.
Paul Joyce issues definitive Trent Alexander-Arnold update as Real Madrid consider second approach
Liverpool remain engaged in talks with Trent Alexander-Arnold over his expiring contract. The footballer is understood to remain the subject of heavy...
What Paul Joyce heard Carlo Ancelotti is doing amid Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer push is intriguing
Are Real Madrid confident of sealing a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold ? Or is their official approach for the fullback beginning to...
Melissa Reddy speaking to Sky Sports.
‘Has to be said’ – Melissa Reddy breaks fresh Liverpool contract concern amid alleged secret talks
Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to pay a fee ‘upwards of £20m’ to secure Trent Alexander-Arnold’s signature ahead of free agency. Liverpool,...
Fabrizio Romano looks at Real Madrid-linked Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Fabrizio Romano drops detailed afternoon Alexander-Arnold update after Madrid approach rebuffed
Real Madrid are ‘pushing’ hard in their bid to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Spanish capital by the summer transfer window, if...
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks at Real Madrid club crest.
How Anfield insiders reacted to reports Trent Alexander-Arnold told Liverpool he’s joining Real Madrid
If reports coming out of the Spanish capital are to be believed, it seems that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid...
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks on during a warm-up ahead of Liverpool v Manchester City.
Football finance expert dropped really uncomfortable Trent Alexander-Arnold transfer theory yesterday
The life of a footballer within the game can feel incredibly short. With that in mind, one could begin to understand the...
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen speaking on a podcast.
Michael Owen reacts to ‘huge news’ coming out of Liverpool amid ‘secretive talks’ claim
Liverpool are understood to have rejected what Sky Sports termed an ‘approach’ from Spanish champions Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The England...
Liverpool told they’ve made signing of the decade; backed to ‘do great things’ at Anfield
Liverpool have been told they’ve made the ‘appointment of the decade’ following the decision to replace Jurgen Klopp with ex-Feyenoord boss Arne...
Arne Slot looks worried during Southampton v Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium.
Sky Sports pundit says Slot just inflicted ‘nightmare’ scenario on Liverpool
The idea of Liverpool deliberately looking to exclude themselves from domestic cup competitions, even for the benefit of their overall campaign, rightly...
Paul Merson looks concerned looking at a picture of Arne Slot.
‘Struggled badly’ – Paul Merson warns Slot about Liverpool liability who’s ‘easily getting found out’
Paul Merson has raised alarm bells over Andy Robertson’s performances in the 2024/25 campaign. The Scotland international’s recent outings have certainly been...
Jamie Carragher tells Richard Hughes his January transfer priority; it’s not a midfielder
Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to go out and sign a new left-back in the January transfer window. This follows some criticism...
Martin Zubimendi looks on at the Liverpool club crest.
Martin Zubimendi hints at Liverpool transfer u-turn in very honest new comments
Martin Zubimendi has potentially breathed fresh life into Liverpool’s transfer interest. The Real Sociedad midfielder is on the record as having rejected...
Alisson Becker looks on ahead of Liverpool v Girona at the Montilivi Stadium.
Alisson Becker says one Liverpool star has really impressed him over the last nine weeks
Liverpool owe Caoimhin Kelleher a considerable debt for his performances in goal during Alisson Becker’s injury-enforced absence. Yes, there’s a conversation to...
Pep Guardiola looks frustrated during Manchester City v Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Major Man City 130 charges claim made as Liverpool watch on
Pep Guardiola has predicted that Manchester City will hear the results of an investigation into their 130 charges of alleged financial misconduct...
Mo Salah covers his face during Liverpool v Fulham at Anfield.
Huge Mo Salah u-turn breaks amid Liverpool contract talks – report
Mo Salah is understood to have committed himself wholeheartedly to life in Liverpool. The Egyptian international, to be clear, has not yet...