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!
Emery makes Arsenal/Fabinho transfer revelation
Unai Emery has explained how he tried to sign Fabinho from AS Monaco while in charge of PSG and then again when...
Klopp not happy with Oxlade-Chamberlain performance despite ‘great’ goals
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was fairly harsh in his response to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s wonderful brace v Genk. The Reds downed the Belgians...
(Video) Firmino>Salah>Mane>Goal: Liverpool’s famous front-three combine for stunner
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored two belters this evening, with the second especially pleasing due to the technical skill of the finish – but...
(Video) Firmino pulls off insane Rabona pass that’ll be replayed for years
I’m not sure I’ll ever forgive Sadio Mane for not finishing this and confirming the greatest assist since football began ! Roberto...
(Video) Alisson proves why he’s best in the business with super one-on-one save v Genk
Alisson’s return to the side v Manchester United was rather uneventful, in truth. He couldn’t be blamed for the Marcus Rashford goal,...
Celtic fan explains initial Van Dijk thoughts from 2013: ‘He was just so good’ ‘Best I’d ever seen’
Empire of the Kop spoke to The Celtic Star’s David Faulds about Virgil van Dijk, the favourite for this season and a...
Roberto Firmino responds to Roy Keane criticism in typically composed fashion
Roberto Firmino laughed off Roy Keane’s fairly archaic criticism of he and Manchester United’s Brazilians at the weekend. The former United captain...
Didi Hamann confirms Liverpool have ‘great interest’ in Jadon Sancho
Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has claimed he’s aware of our serious interest in Borussia Dortmund flyer Jadon Sancho. The England winger...
Fabinho needs to be very careful now to avoid ban for Manchester City game
Fabinho’s yellow card yesterday at Old Trafford was the Brazilian’s fourth of the competition so far this season, meaning he’s just one...
Van der Vaart ruins ‘Sunday League’ Maguire in savage van Dijk comparison
Former Tottenham midfielder Rafa Van der Vaart launched a fairly scathing attack on Manchester United’s central defender Harry Maguire yesterday. In fairness,...
Manchester United fan embarrasses themselves with attempted Van Dijk troll
Oh dear… Following the game yesterday, when Manchester United fans celebrated a 1-1 draw at home, in which they had under 35%...
Joel Matip signs mega new LFC contract; Every star now tied down for years
Congratulations, Joel Matip. Liverpool’s Cameroonian defender has extended his contract and will now be with us for the best years of his...
(Video) Jurgen Klopp’s Peter Kay volley has Virgil van Dijk in stitches
This clip made us chuckle today ! It shows Virgil van Dijk teeing up his manager Jurgen Klopp for a scorcher at...
Emre Can wants Manchester United move with massive swap-deal mooted
It’s not often players represent both Liverpool and Manchester United. In fact, the last was Michael Owen, whose controversial 2009 switch from...
Liverpool’s Boxing Day, Amazon Prime fixture v Leicester, has been shunted late
Liverpool will play Leicester City on Boxing Day at 8pm, reports the Leicester Mercury . The game, to be played at the...
Brewster explains Klopp’s promise after limited game-time: ‘He said ‘no’ straight away’
Rhian Brewster is remaining 100% professional despite a lack of minutes so far this season. Daniel Sturridge departed in the summer, and...
Manchester United’s potential XI v LFC; Injuries mean strange side likely to start
Manchester United are going to be without a number of their best players for the Liverpool game on Sunday. On paper their...
Solskjaer confirms three stars out; with two more only likely to make bench
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer has confirmed the news we expected: David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard won’t play...
‘We can’t have that personality…’ Journo explains why Klopp cancelled Fekir deal
Jurgen Klopp didn’t want Nabil Fekir to be part of his Liverpool project due to the manner in which he and his...
How Michael Edwards hid from limelight after Champions League Final
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