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.

Editor in Chief of Empire of the Kop and addicted Liverpool fan, with a history of writing for multiple publications - online and print.

Proudest moments include interviewing Ian Rush, Steve McManaman and sharing a pint with Sir Kenny Dalglish at the opening of the Anfield's New Main Stand.

Lover of niche football writing, a timely meme and Jurgen Klopp!

Experienced Liverpool FC journalist for Empire of the Kop who's covered Liverpool matchdays and transfer windows for several seasons, and was part of the EOTK editorial team which won Best Club Content Creator (Premier League) at the 2023 Football Content Awards.

MA in Journalism from University of Limerick. Previously freelanced with national media in Ireland, including the Irish Independent and Irish Examiner, and has worked as a subeditor/editorial assistant with online football publications like Football FanCast and Transfer Tavern.

Sports Journalism graduate, writer for Empire of the Kop

Football Historian, Writer for Empire of the Kop
Author of Sweeper Keeper: Story of Tommy Lawrence, Crossing the Park & Liddell at One Hundred