Liverpool support for Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley after tragic passing of 20-year-old's father

Mr Bradley sadly passed away on Saturday morning (February 3) at the age of 58 after a long illness.

The following message was displayed on the official club website: “Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the death of Conor Bradley's father, Joe, today.

“The thoughts of everybody at the club are with Conor and all of the Bradley family at this very difficult and sad time.

“On behalf of Conor, LFC strongly urges that the family's privacy is fully respected at this time.”

The tragic news arrives following a run of milestone moments for Bradley on the pitch in 2024 with his first Premier League start with Liverpool, assists and a goal.

Bradley, who grew up in the hamlet of Aghyaran in county Tyrone, started his career at Dungannon Swifts and current Assistant Manager and Head of Youth Development Dixie Robinson paid tribute to the family.

“I probably had more dealings with Conor’s mum Linda but we are all very sorry to hear the news,” he said.

"Joe had obviously been in ill-health but thankfully he was able to see Conor do extremely well before sadly passing.

"We pass on our sincere condolences to the family circle.”

Bradley spent last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers and Trotters manager Ian Evatt said he was “gutted” at the news.

“I’m gutted for him, gutted for the family. They're a wonderful family and he's an amazing boy.

“It’s really sad and we wish him well and send him lots of love.”

Northern Ireland’s international account on X, formerly known as Twitter, posted: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Conor Bradley's father today.

"Our thoughts are with Conor and his friends and family at this difficult time.”

Mr Bradley will be laid to rest on Tuesday (February 6) at 2pm in St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran, with internment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.