Jordan Chamberlain

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!

Editor’s Column: Jarell Quansah, from League One head-butt to Liverpool’s next centre-back superstar
Jarell Quansah had England caps at every level from U16 to U20 before this season started… He captained Liverpool’s team in the...
Editor’s Column: Liverpool must counter-attack v Manchester City and take chances when they come
The two best teams in the country will play each other on Saturday lunchtime, in a match which will see the victor...
Editor’s Column: Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez’s partnership benefits everyone
Remember a few years back, during our title season, when Mo Salah refused to square to Sadio Mane against Burnley ? Mane...
Editor’s Column: Virgil van Dijk is back – and nobody right now gets close
Virgil van Dijk was just a few votes away from winning the Balon d’Or ahead of Lionel Messi in 2019. The Dutchman...
Editor’s Column: Alexis Mac Allister’s best Liverpool performance shows his potential at no.6
There have been doubts surrounding Alexis Mac Allister’s long-term suitability as our holding midfielder, and in truth, a top performance at home...
Editor’s Column: Wataru Endo will prove a shrewd signing and potential cult-hero
‘Endo has no clue on what we actually do,’ was Jurgen Klopp’s verdict on Wataru Endo’s full Premier League debut against Newcastle....
Editor’s Column: Analysing the potential Andre Trindade to Liverpool deal
It is a pretty open secret that Liverpool have a big interest in Fluminense midfielder André Trindade. The 22-year-old has emerged as one...
Editor’s Column: Rating Liverpool’s new signings; Endo confusion to Gravenberch potential
At the end of what was supposed to be a gargantuan transfer window for Liverpool earlier this summer, many were slightly disappointed....
Editor’s Column: The VAR audio is embarrassing but it’s national journalists who’ve really let themselves down
You will have all heard it by now. Yesterday, after pressure from Liverpool and the Premier League, the PGMOL released the audios...
Editor’s Column: Dom Szobozlai is Liverpool’s best midfielder since Steven Gerrard
When Liverpool signed Dominik Szoboszlai for £60m in the summer, fans were happy. We’d got an attacking midfielder through the door for...
Editor’s Column: Europa League is a blessing in disguise
I never thought I’d say this, but I’m quite excited about this season’s Europa League competition. Although we’ll miss out financially (it’s...
Editor’s Column: How Liverpool play the Mo Salah/Saudi Arabia situation smartly
The Saudi Arabian clubs and their financiers – PIF – which is simply the financial investment arm of the government, don’t half...
Editor’s Column: The Midfield Glow-Up is beautiful
Naby Keita was injured and never played. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was a crock and Jurgen Klopp didn’t like him as an option centrally....
Editor’s Column: Start Darwin Nunez on Sunday or risk bursting his bubble
Darwin Nunez’s brace against all odds versus Newcastle United was a genuinely iconic moment, ignoring the fact his first season in England...
Editor’s Column: Early days, but Szoboszlai looks a monstrous no.8
Few expected Liverpool to sign Dominic Szoboszlai this window. But out of nowhere, the Reds triggered his £60m release-clause and our second...
Editor’s Column: What next? Lavia, Sangare, Ignacio and Luis – Liverpool need to move fast
We didn’t learn anything new at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Liverpool have brilliant attackers capable of incisive moments. Yep. As per usual. But...
Editor’s Column: Neville is right – Klopp has shielded shambolic FSG for years
Since the 2020/21 season, this is the list of important non-footballing staff who have left Liverpool: CEO: Peter Moore, Directors of Football:...
Editor’s Column: Do footballers think we’re stupid? Do I still care about it all?
Did anyone really buy that scripted goodbye message our former captain Jordan Henderson uploaded to social media, after he’d already left ? ...
Editor’s Column: Liverpool must sign four new players in next 18 days
Jurgen Klopp always talks about how he wants his summer transfers wrapped up early, so the new players can become accustomed to...
Editor’s Column: Fabinho was once the best on the planet, but £40m is amazing business
Fabinho was signed in 2018 for £43m [Sky Sports] and in the five years he’s been at the club, the Brazillian has...