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.

Keys, Klopp
Richard Keys hints job he’d like Jurgen Klopp to take next and it’s absolutely wild
With Gareth Southgate’s England side flattering to deceive in the European Championship, Richard Keys has called for a change of management mid-tournament....
Liverpool, Bakayoko, Romano
‘I’m told’: Fabrizio Romano reacts to exciting Liverpool transfer rumour he’s heard
Liverpool have yet to open talks with PSV over the possibility of a move for their talented Belgian winger, Johan Bakayoko. The...
Liverpool, Wirtz
‘Delighted to welcome’: Liverpool chief now confirms that summer deal is officially done
Liverpool may have yet to land their first signing of the Arne Slot era but the cogs are turning behind the scenes....
Pearce, Slot
James Pearce weighs in on Liverpool’s lack of transfer activity; two reasons why
Liverpool’s inactivity in the transfer window so far can be explained by the ongoing international tournaments. With a change of management having...
Williams, Pearce, Liverpool
Liverpool make Nico Williams stance clear after Spain winger’s public transfer statement
Liverpool are understood to be keen on bolstering their forward line this summer. James Pearce reports for The Athletic that a wide attacker...
Liverpool, Van Dijk, Kelleher
What James Pearce has heard from Liverpool this morning about Leny Yoro transfer
Liverpool remain under no illusions over Leny Yoro’s ideal transfer destination this summer. If all pans out in the Frenchman’s interests, he’ll...
Liverpool, Slot, Calafiori
I want Liverpool to sign one player this summer and he may be enough to win Arne Slot the title – opinion
Italy secured passage through to the knockout stages of the European Championship in dramatic fashion. Trailing Croatia 1-0 until the depths of...
Slot, Liverpool, Jones
Klopp favourite has no desire to play for Arne Slot; Liverpool face transfer conundrum – report
The possibility of an exit for Caominhin Kelleher just got a lot more complicated this summer. The Republic of Ireland international is...
Calafiori, Liverpool
(Video) Insane: Calafiori keeps Italy in Euros with ridiculous solo run and assist
Riccardo Calafiori more than made up for his own goal mishap that saw Italy defeated 1-0 at the hands of tournament favourites...
Hughes, Liverpool, Pearce, Romano
Fabrizio Romano’s transfer update explains why Liverpool still haven’t signed anyone yet
It’s June 24 and Chelsea have seemingly snapped up an academy’s worth of young talent. Meanwhile Arne Slot’s Liverpool remains intriguingly quiet...
Yankuba Minteh ‘really open’ to Merseyside transfer as ‘discussions ongoing’ for summer move – Fabrizio Romano
Yankuba Minteh is reportedly keen on remaining in the Premier League, even if an opportunity doesn’t come with current club Newcastle United....
Liverpool, Beck
‘Clear and confirmed’: Matteo Moretto drops evening transfer news every Liverpool fan will be intrigued by
The future of Leny Yoro is not quite concrete despite Real Madrid’s clear interest in the young defender. It’s reportedly ‘clear and...
Minteh, Romano
Watch out Liverpool: Yankuba Minteh deal could be ‘sealed and done this week’ – Fabrizio Romano
As it turns out, it’s not Everton Liverpool needed to keep a close eye on when it came to Yankuba Minteh’s future....
Hughes, Edwards, Liverpool, Minteh
Liverpool transfer u-turn: Reds open talks over £40m Feyenoord monster Slot loves – report
It was understood that Liverpool held no interest in Newcastle United’s Yankuba Minteh. That’s despite the former Feyenoord loan star having spent...
Liverpool, Wirtz
‘Finalizing an agreement’: Journo drops intriguing Liverpool transfer update with move now a ‘formality’
Liverpool now look set to miss out on one summer transfer target if reports are to be believed. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri...
Williams, Romano
‘Chelsea not advancing’: What transfer insider has been ‘told’ about Liverpool and Nico Williams
Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have been credited with ongoing interest in Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Despite reports to the contrary, the Blues...
Gundogan, Salah, Kane, Neymar
(Video) Gundogan says Liverpool have a player in Slot’s ranks who’s better than Kane & Neymar
Ilkay Gundogan will have delighted many a Liverpool fan with his latest comments about Mo Salah. The Germany international was asked to...
Williams
‘Very strange’: Nico Williams goes public on his future amid Liverpool transfer links
Nico Williams latest comments on his future may represent a boost for current club Athletic Bilbao. In quotes received by La1 (and...
Fabregas, Gakpo
Cesc Fabregas says Liverpool have a ‘dangerous’ player with ‘great ability’; could explode under Slot
It’s not time to give up on Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool career just yet. That’s been the running theme of some commentary following...
Slot, Liverpool, Ten Hag
Daily Mail reporter confirms exciting Liverpool update that directly affects Arne Slot
Arne Slot’s first game in front of the Anfield support will see Liverpool take on Sevilla on August 11. This comes courtesy...