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.

Paul Merson
‘They’re back’ – Paul Merson applauds Liverpool for doing what no other PL side can
Paul Merson has lavished Liverpool with praise for how the side has managed to cope with its defensive injury crisis, as reported...
Diop, West Ham, Liverpool
Report reveals Reds a long-term admirer of Issa Diop as LFC rush to solve defensive crisis
Liverpool have had a long-held interest in West Ham defender Issa Diop, as reported by Foot Mercato. The 24-year-old, who signed for...
Henchoz, Gerrard, Liverpool
Former Red ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Gerrard makes Liverpool return
Stephane Henchoz has tipped his former teammate Steven Gerrard to become Liverpool manager in future, as reported by the Mirror. The Scouser...
Botman, Liverpool
Liverpool could land Botman on the cheap due to dire financial straits of French football
With Liverpool desperate to sign a centre-half before the transfer window shuts this coming Monday, alleged target Sven Botman could prove increasingly...
Fabinho
Jurgen Klopp’s Fabinho injury update puts Brazilian in contention for pivotal tie
Jurgen Klopp warned that Fabinho is likely to be out of action for the next couple of games at least, but could...
Romain Saiss, Wolves
Wolves defender linked with surprise LFC move after matchday squad omission
Wolves defender Romain Saiss has been tipped for a surprise Anfield switch before the transfer window shuts next Monday, following speculation arising...
Klopp, Liverpool
Liverpool v RB Leipzig under threat after German travel restrictions update
Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League Last 16 clash with RB Leipzig is in doubt with Germany imposing new COVID-19 travel restrictions that ban...
Fofana, Sherwood
Tim Sherwood urges LFC to splash £100m+ on Leicester star to solve defensive crisis
Tim Sherwood has suggested that Liverpool could make an offer of over £100m for Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana, as reported by the Echo....
Elliott, Liverpool
(Video) ‘No way he should be playing at this level’ – Pundits wax lyrical over Harvey Elliott on Sky Sports
Harvey Elliott was the source of some amount of discussion on Sky Sports’ ‘Ones to Watch’ programme, with Ali Maxwell gushing over...
Henderson, Liverpool
(Video) “Yes, son!” – Jordan Henderson makes himself heard in 3-1 victory over Spurs
We’ve all heard of Jordan Henderson’s influence on the pitch, but up until recently, with fans having vacated the stands, we haven’t been...
The Athletic highlight key Mustafi attribute LFC have been missing as Reds search for CB
Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi’s prowess in aerial duels could be exactly what Liverpool need as they look to cope without absentee Joel Matip,...
Long, Liverpool
Aaron Long, LFC’s CB target, only started playing regular professional football aged 24
Taking a peek at Aaron Long’s Wikipedia and Transfermarkt pages, it’s hard to miss the glaring fact that the USA captain has...
Aaron Long
(Video) Aaron Long best bits highlight aerial prowess with USA captain eyed for short-term loan
According to various reports, Liverpool are considering a short-term loan deal for Aaron Long whilst the MLS is suspended due to the...
Klopp, Matip
Klopp identifies crucial missing ingredient for ‘special’ season
Liverpool have struggled to cope without their starting centre-back duo this season, with Jurgen Klopp rueing his side’s poor luck with injuries,...
Ferdinand
Liverpool risk ‘derailing’ their season without a centre-back signing says Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand has warned that failing to bring in a centre-half before the January transfer window closes on Monday could “derail” Liverpool’s...
Joe GOmez
Jurgen Klopp issues worrying injury update on Joe Gomez as LFC scramble for a centre-back
Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he would be “positively surprised” if Joe Gomez made a return to the pitch this season, as...
Eder Militao
Real Madrid refuse to rule out exit for Liverpool-linked Militao
When asked about whether Eder Militao – among other names – would depart the club before the winter window closed, Real Madrid’s...
Konate, Liverpool, Leipzig
Falk reveals €40m+ release clause for Liverpool-linked Bundesliga defender
Christian Falk confirmed that Bundesliga star Ibrahima Konate’s release clause – upwards of €40m – is set to kick in during the...
Liverpool, Aaron Long
Liverpool ‘considering’ move for USA captain says Pete O’Rourke
Sports journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that Liverpool are “considering” bringing in Aaron Long on loan as a stop-gap solution for the...
Mbappe, Klopp
Klopp ‘pressing’ Mbappe camp hard for Anfield switch
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly “pressing Kylian Mbappe’s entourage” in a bid to convince the World Cup-winner to join Liverpool in the summer,...