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.

Konate, Liverpool, Barnes, Keita
‘When Naby Keita came in…’ – John Barnes fires Konate warning after Frenchman signs for Liverpool
John Barnes has said that the signing of Ibrahima Konate will not mean the end of Joe Gomez’s Liverpool career. The Reds...
Fabinho, Romano, Liverpool
‘Liverpool are now progressing in negotiations’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms contract extension on the way for key star
Liverpool are reportedly “progressing” with regard to contract talks with Fabinho, according to Fabrizio Romano. Recent reports had claimed that the Brazilian...
Pearce, Liverpool
James Pearce’s update on Shaqiri & Origi hints at the kind of forward Liverpool will buy in the transfer window
James Pearce’s expectation that Liverpool will pursue a new forward if the likes of Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri leave the club...
Edwards, Liverpool
James Pearce explains why the pandemic may limit Michael Edwards’ impact in the summer window
Michael Edwards and the recruitment team at Liverpool may struggle to squeeze the most value out of the club’s out-of-favour stars in...
Liverpool, Collymore
Liverpool’s summer transfer business will be affected by one thing, according to James Pearce
The extent of Liverpool’s transfer business in the impending window will be determined in part by player sales, according to James Pearce...
Bissouma, Pearce, Wijnaldum
Reported Wijnaldum replacement ruled out as a Liverpool target; Klopp to hold on to two out-of-favour stars – The Athletic
James Pearce has put an end to speculation linking Yves Bissouma with a switch to Liverpool, claiming that the Brighton man is...
Wijnaldum, Robinson, Keita
James Pearce makes hugely worrying Liverpool claim concerning replacement for Gini Wijnaldum
James Pearce has revealed that Liverpool do not immediately perceive replacing Gini Wijnaldum as being anything close to a priority ahead of...
Caleta-Car, Torres, Konate, Pearce
Liverpool considered two other options before settling on Ibrahima Konate signing, says James Pearce
Liverpool reportedly considered Pau Torres and Duje Caleta-Car as potential signings to boost the club’s defensive options, before settling on RB Leipzig’s...
Konate, Liverpool, Klopp, Rangnick
Paul Joyce confirms £36m Liverpool transfer expected to be completed ‘in next 48 hours’
Liverpool are close to completing their first summer signing in Ibrahima Konate, with various journalists close to the club, including Paul Joyce,...
Shaqiri, Liverpool, Romano
Loan bid with obligation to buy made for out-of-favour Liverpool star – report
Fenerbahce have reportedly made a loan bid with an obligation to buy Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri. This comes from Sabah (via Sport Witness),...
Bissouma, Barnes, Liverpool
‘Many clubs are interested… Liverpool too’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms Reds are eyeing €17m Premier League star
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that both Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in Brighton’s Yves Bissouma. The Malian, valued at €17m (according to Transfermarkt),...
Calhanoglu, Liverpool
Liverpool ‘had contact’ with AC Milan playmaker who’s set to become a free agent – report
Liverpool reportedly “had contact” with Hakan Calhanoglu’s camp, according to Calciomercato .com reporter Daniele Longo. The AC Milan star, who registered 10...
Konate, Liverpool, Barnes, Keita
Liverpool target passes medical as signing close to completion – ESPN
Ibrahima Konate has passed his medical at Liverpool, according to ESPN (via the Mirror). The Frenchman will reportedly sign on a five-year...
Suarez, Liverpool
Exclusive: 21-goal ex-Liverpool star ‘would actually be a really good signing’, says former Red
Jose Enrique has claimed that former Red Luis Suarez would be “a really good signing for Liverpool”, though admitted that the Uruguayan...
Kane, Aldridge, Liverpool
‘I’d hope Liverpool are keen’ – Jose Enrique hopeful Reds are in for wantaway 23-goal PL star
Jose Enrique has expressed his hope that Liverpool are “keen” on Tottenham’s star man Harry Kane this summer, if the player is...
Van Dijk, Kane, Dias, Enrique
Exclusive: Ruben Dias wrong player of the year says ex-Red who’s ‘never seen anything like’ Liverpool star
Jose Enrique has claimed that Harry Kane should have been made player of the year ahead of Manchester City’s Ruben Dias. The...
Hillsborough, Liverpool
Judge acquits two former police officers and an ex-solicitor accused of altering police accounts following Hillsborough disaster
A judge has ruled to acquit two retired police officers and a former solicitor of charges claiming they had perverted the course...
Ferdinand, Alexander-Arnold, Toure
(Video) Rio Ferdinand points to Yaya Toure example when defending Trent Alexander-Arnold
Rio Ferdinand came to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s defence in the Vibe with FIVE podcast, arguing that the defender’s offensive output was enough to...
Wijnaldum, Robinson, Keita
Bizarre Wijnaldum revelation revealed in Barcelona move as ‘verbal agreement’ reached for Liverpool star
Fabrizio Romano issued his famous three-word confirmation for Gini Wijnaldum’s transfer to Barcelona. Tucked away in the tweeted announcement, however, was the...
Bale, Bent, Liverpool
Liverpool move for 11-goal Tottenham star possible, says Darren Bent
Liverpool could “potentially” move for Tottenham star Gareth bale, Darren Bent told TalkSPORT (via the Echo). The Welshman’s future has yet to be...