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.

Liverpool
Liverpool came close to forming ‘best pairing in Europe’ with defensive signing, claims Inter Milan star’s mentor
Liverpool were allegedly close to signing Stefan de Vrij when the Dutchman’s contract at Lazio came to an end, Ian Atkins told...
Liverpool, Henderson, Southgate
Data analyst’s thread suggests Liverpool suffering from horrific luck at both ends of the pitch
Dan Kennett, a professional data analyst, has collected data that suggests Liverpool’s luck this season has largely deteriorated from the prior one....
Salah, Mane, Firmino
Mane rubbishes Firmino criticism: ‘Without Bobby, I don’t see me and Mo score as many goals’
Sadio Mane has rushed to Bobby Firmino’s defence, as the the Brazilian has increasingly come under fire for his perceived poor run...
Owen, Liverpool
Michael Owen gives his verdict on contentious penalty call v Everton
Michael Owen declared that he felt Chris Kavanagh’s decision to award a penalty in the dying embers of the Merseyside derby was...
Keown, Klopp
Keown says Klopp was wrong to put faith in midfielders as makeshift defenders
Martin Keown has accused Jurgen Klopp of making a “mistake” by moving the likes of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho into defence at...
Klopp, Rummenigge
Bayern chief admits mistake in rejecting Klopp after Bundesliga outfit held ‘talks’ with German in 2008
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealed that Bayern Munich held talks with Jurgen Klopp, before the German joined Borussia Dortmund, for the managerial role at...
Sheamus, Liverpool
(Video) WWE star Sheamus fires shot at Man City with no fans jibe
WWE wrestler, and Liverpool fan, Sheamus decided to shake things up this time around by firing a potshot at one specific side...
Van Dijk, Carragher
Carragher blasts Liverpool for Van Dijk excuse; says Liverpool ‘deserved’ their derby defeat
Jamie Carragher has called out Liverpool for using Virgil van Dijk’s absence as an excuse for poor performances, as reported by GOAL....
White, Liverpool
Liverpool could prevent repeat of defensive injury crisis with pursuit of long-term Klopp target – report
Highly-rated centre-half Ben White reportedly “remains a long-term target for [Jurgen] Klopp”, according to the Brighton & Hove Independent. Liverpool’s season has...
Lineker, Klopp
Gary Lineker gets behind Jurgen Klopp; says German’s critics ‘don’t have a clue’
Gary Lineker is the latest high-profile name to jump to Jurgen Klopp’s defence following the Merseyside derby, tweeting that those doubting the...
Liverpool could face battle with two other PL sides for Leipzig star’s signature – Bild
Liverpool could face a transfer tug-of-war for Ibrahima Konate’s signature this summer, should Manchester United and Chelsea also act upon their reported...
Klopp, Henderson
(Video) Klopp reveals ‘nobody in the medical department was positive’ about Jordan Henderson’s injury
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that the hamstring injury suffered by Jordan Henderson was in the “groin/adductor region”, with the medical department already...
Klopp, Kavanagh
(Video) Klopp questions Kavanagh penalty decision: ‘He saw something all other people didn’t see’
Jurgen Klopp called into question the penalty given against Liverpool in their 2-0 defeat to Everton last night, suggesting that Chris Kavanagh...
Henderson, Liverpool
Henry Winter backs Klopp after Everton defeat, says he’s ‘the best thing to happen to Liverpool in years’
Henry Winter has reiterated his support for Jurgen Klopp’s continued reign at Anfield, tweeting that the German is “absolutely the right man”...
Wenger, Liverpool
(Video) Wenger explains why Liverpool are struggling in front of goal
Arsene Wenger told pundits on beIN Sports that he felt Liverpool’s lack of patience is costing the side goals. The Frenchman accused...
Wenger, Liverpool
(Video) Wenger accuses Liverpool of ‘lacking charisma’ in their performance against Everton
Arsene Wenger expressed his view that Liverpool’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Everton at Anfield lacked “charisma”. The former Arsenal coach conceded that...
VAR, Liverpool
(Video) The penalty call that led to ludicrous VAR moment
Chris Kavanagh, who officiated the Reds’ 2-0 loss to Everton this evening, came under fire following a controversial penalty call in the...
Trent, Kavanagh
ESPN journalist claims Kavanagh’s decision to award penalty partly incorrect: ‘Trent Alexander-Arnold should have been sent off’
ESPN FC editor Dale Johnson has asserted that Chris Kavanagh’s decision to award a penalty to Everton was the right one but...
VAR, Liverpool
Referee barely glances at VAR screen before sticking with controversial penalty call after Calvert-Lewin trips over Trent
Liverpool were undeniably poor against their bitter rivals in tonight’s Merseyside derby, though Chris Kavanagh courted some controversy late in the second-half,...
Henderson, Liverpool
Liverpool fans react to latest injury setback with Henderson subbed before half-time after pulling hamstring
Fists will have pounded tables and a few choice words likely cast toward screens following news of Jordan Henderson’s hamstring injury, with...