Liam Togher

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.

Arne Slot's tactical blueprint worked wonders at Liverpool in 2024/25 but fell apart the following season
Arne Slot and the Second Season: What Changed in Liverpool’s Game?
Arne Slot’s Liverpool story is now easier to analyse as a complete tactical cycle rather than only as a managerial transition. He...
Harvey Elliott was left out of Andoni Iraola's matchday squad for Liverpool's draw at Newcastle
Andoni Iraola explains why Chiesa and Elliott didn’t make Liverpool matchday squad v Newcastle
Andoni Iraola has explained why Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott weren’t in the Liverpool matchday squad for the 2-2 draw against Newcastle...
Andoni Iraola speaks to the media ahead of Liverpool's match against Nottingham Forest
“If there’s an opportunity…” – Iraola not ruling out last-minute Liverpool transfer activity
Andoni Iraola has refused to rule out the possibility of incomings and outgoings at Liverpool in the final few days of the...
Andoni Iraola is hoping to have 'good news soon' on Liverpool's potential signing of Bradley Barcola
‘I hope…’ – Andoni Iraola makes candid Bradley Barcola transfer admission
Andoni Iraola has indicated that he’s hoping for ‘good news soon’ regarding Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola. The Reds have an ‘agreement...
Liverpool have had an opening offer for Ismaila Sarr rejected by Crystal Palace
‘Decision has been made’ – Insider shares Ismaila Sarr transfer claim after first Liverpool bid
Liverpool could be left frustrated in their pursuit of Ismaila Sarr in the final few days of the summer transfer window. On...
Andoni Iraola throws up his arms in frustration
Could Liverpool’s intransigence over midfield transfer stance cost them hundreds of millions?
Many Liverpool fans would’ve been thinking the same thing immediately after the season-opening 2-2 draw against Newcastle on Sunday – please sign...
Bradley Barcola could potentially keep his number 29 shirt from PSG if he joins Liverpool
Potential shirt numbers for Bradley Barcola at Liverpool as £120m transfer on verge of completion
It now seems just a matter of when Bradley Barcola will be officially confirmed as a Liverpool player rather than if. As...
Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG
Breaking: Liverpool reach ‘agreement in principle’ to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG
Liverpool have reportedly reached an ‘agreement in principle’ with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Bradley Barcola. The France international has been the Reds’...
A picture of the Liverpool crest next to the Champions League trophy
PSG again? Best and worst league phase draws for Liverpool in 2026/27 Champions League – opinion
We now know all 36 participants in the league phase of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, with the play-off round concluding on...
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool's pursuit of Bradley Barcola is now in its 'final stages'
Barcola to Liverpool now in ‘final stages’ as Fabrizio Romano issues Thursday morning update
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola is almost over, judging by an update from Fabrizio Romano on Thursday morning. The Paris Saint-Germain attacker...
Andoni Iraola holds up a Liverpool scarf, with Ben Jacobs inset
Journalist hints at seismic Liverpool transfer ‘breakthrough’ in the ‘next 24 to 48 hours’
One journalist has claimed that Liverpool could make a significant ‘breakthrough’ on a major transfer pursut in the ‘next 24 to 48...
Kylian Mbappe and Alexis Mac Allister view for possession
Liverpool can face Real Madrid in UCL league phase again despite UEFA rule on repeat fixtures
Liverpool and Real Madrid have become very familiar foes in recent years, with the teams facing each other no fewer than eight...
Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Liverpool are in talks to sign Ismaila Sarr
Just in: Fabrizio Romano reveals Liverpool are in talks over £50m winger who wants Anfield move
Fabrizio Romano has revealed on Wednesday lunchtime that Liverpool have opened talks to sign one Premier League winger in the final few...
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes
Report: Liverpool have a ‘top target’ for defensive midfield, but there’s one big ‘complication’
Despite some reports to the contrary, one trusted journalist has claimed that Liverpool have a defensive midfielder in mind as we enter...
Liverpool host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest preview: Can Iraola get first win as Reds boss on full Anfield bow?
Andoni Iraola will take charge of his first official home match as Liverpool head coach when they face Nottingham Forest at Anfield...
David Ornstein is '90%' sure that Liverpool will sign Bradley Barcola
David Ornstein cites ‘90%’ likelihood of Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola this week
David Ornstein has declared that he’s almost certain that Liverpool will sign Bradley Barcola before the summer transfer window closes next Tuesday....
Jeff Stelling has claimed that a move to Newcastle could be ideal for Harvey Elliott
Jeff Stelling suggests ‘devastated’ Liverpool player could be offloaded for as little as £15m
Jeff Stelling has suggested that Liverpool could potentially offload one first-team player for as little as £15m in the coming days and...
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer pictured during a recording of The Rest is Football
Gary Lineker lauds huge Liverpool ‘decision’ v Newcastle which left Alan Shearer disappointed
Alan Shearer admitted that he’d privately been daring Alexander Isak to take Liverpool’s stoppage-time penalty against Newcastle on Sunday. The Swedish striker...
Liverpool players form a huddle before their match against Newcastle
Trusted journalist may have just dropped massive social media hint over big-name Liverpool exit
A trusted Liverpool-focused reporter has appeared to drop a strong hint over the future of Cody Gakpo in a post on social...
Andoni Iraola watches his Liverpool team from the touchline
Bournemouth icon suggests Iraola is unlikely to deviate from ‘kamikaze’ football at Liverpool
Liverpool fans have been advised that Andoni Iraola is unlikely to deviate from his ‘aggressive’ style of play at Anfield, even if...