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, Kabak
Report identifies five players Liverpool may need to axe to afford both Konate and Kabak
Liverpool could sell a swathe of players on the periphery of the first-XI in order to finance moves for both Ibrahima Konate...
Dembele, Mane, Liverpool
New report claims Liverpool set to replace Mane with €50m Barcelona star as Klopp unhappy with performances – Finchajes
Liverpool have reportedly identified Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane, according to Fichajes .net (via Sport Witness). With...
Konate, Phillips, Lviverpool
Exclusive: Ex-Red says who he’d pick out of Kabak and Phillips if both ‘were free this summer’
Jose Enrique has pitched his flag in Nathaniel Phillips’ camp, saying that he’d rather keep the 24-year-old in the squad than spend...
Wijnaldum, Enrique, Robertson
Exclusive: Klopp made wrong call over Wijnaldum captaincy during Madrid tie; armband deserved to go to ‘top character’ instead, says Ex-Red
Jurgen Klopp’s decision to hand Gini Wijnaldum the captaincy during the 0-0 draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League has attracted...
Thiago, Liverpool, Enrique
Exclusive: Ex-Red highlights major Thiago concern for Liverpool as Reds ‘lost’ key trait after Spaniard’s introduction v Madrid
Thiago Alcantara was perceived as something of a luxury signing for a Liverpool squad already blessed with world class talent, though his...
Haaland, Carragher, Liverpool
(Video) Carragher argues Liverpool the best destination for Haaland; kickstarts pundit argument
Jamie Carragher’s declaration that Liverpool would be the best destination for Erling Haaland in the summer led to an argument between the...
Kabak, Liverpool
Liverpool still considering whether to take advantage of highly-rated defender’s £18m option-to-buy – report
Liverpool remain undecided on whether or not to exercise loan signing Ozan Kabak’s £18m option-to-buy, as reported by Halterner Zeitung (via CaughtOffside). The Turk...
‘I wouldn’t be thinking about the European Championships’ – Ex-Dutch international issues warning to Van Dijk
Khalid Boulahrouz has advised Virgil van Dijk to not “be thinking about the European Championships” as he makes his return from injury,...
Wijnaldum, Liverpool
(Video) Brutal new clip shows Liverpool had many chances to kill the game against Madrid
Liverpool’s home performance against Real Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League quarter-finals encounter was one to remember for all the...
Umtiti, Liverpool, Barcelona
New report claims €10m out-of-favour Barcelona star could provide defensive solution for LFC – Mundo Deportivo
Barcelona’s Samuel Umtiti could provide a solution to a number of Premier League clubs’ defensive concerns, including Liverpool, as reported by the...
Liverpool named rumoured €100m target’s ‘first choice’ in England – Duncan Castles
Liverpool are reportedly the preferred destination of Kylian Mbappe in the Premier League, according to Duncan Castles. The World Cup-winner is expected...
Mbappe, PSG, Liverpool
PSG set to offer Mbappe huge bumper contract in bid to stave off interest in star forward – L’Equipe
PSG are preparing to offer Kylian Mbappe a bumper contract of €30m per year in a bid to keep him in the...
Trent, Guardiola, Ferdinand
Ferdinand suggests Trent would need to move to LFC’s Premier League rivals to get midfield role
Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold would have to play for Pep Guardiola to be moved to a midfield role, as...
Thiago, Liverpool
(Video) Catchy Thiago Alcantara tune gets its live debut in pub garden
At the start of the season, we were treated to a viral video preceding Thiago Alcantara’s move to Liverpool, which included a...
Salah, Owen, Liverpool
Michael Owen singles out Liverpool star for critique after poor finishing costs Reds against Madrid
Michael Owen has singled out Mo Salah for critique over his shooting, following Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League last night, as...
Suarez, Salah, Liverpool
Liverpool reportedly considering Atletico Madrid star as a replacement for Mo Salah – Deportes Cuatro
Liverpool are considering Luis Suarez as a replacement for Mo Salah this summer, in light of speculation over the forward’s Anfield future,...
Kabak, Liverpool
New report reveals expiration date of Liverpool’s £18m option-to-buy for Kabak
Liverpool will inform Schalke if they have any intention of exercising Ozan Kabak’s £18m option-to-buy by May, according to Fussball Transfers (via...
Crouch, Liverpool, Champions League
(Video) ‘I was a good player you know’ – Peter Crouch forgets his impressive CL achievement in hilarious clip
Discussing Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Real Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League tie, Peter Crouch forgot that he was one...
Trent, Liverpool, Madrid
(Video) Trent compilation shows right-back was one of the best players on the pitch against Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a memorable performance in a red shirt for Jurgen Klopp’s men as the club fell out of the Champions...
Klopp, Liverpool, Madrid
(Video) Klopp explains where Liverpool lost the Champions League tie with Madrid after exit on aggregate
Jurgen Klopp told Des Kelley post-Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Anfield that his side did not lose the tie in Merseyside, citing the...