Both the Belfast Telegraph and the Irish Examiner have reported that Joe Bradley, who had been battling an illness for 58 years, passed away on Saturday morning. Bradley’s death was reported by both of these publications.
It has been reported that he passed suddenly in the family home in Tyrone, three days after he had witnessed hundreds of supporters at Anfield singing his son’s name.
A statement was issued by Liverpool on Saturday evening, which says the following:
The player himself will be the one to make any decisions on Bradley’s participation in subsequent matches before they are played.
It is not clear whether the child was a member of the Reds team that traveled to London earlier on Saturday in preparation for their match against Arsenal on Sunday. The Reds also traveled to London earlier on Saturday.
Immediately after hearing this terrible news, Bradley will be given as much time as he requires, and he will get an outpouring of sympathy and well-wishes from his supporters on social media.
This season, the right-back has seen a meteoric ascent, rebounding from a long-term injury that he sustained during pre-season to establish himself as a permanent fixture in the first squad.
This season, he has already made nine appearances, starting the last five games in a straight, culminating in a magnificent display when he scored against Chelsea on Wednesday night. He has made nine appearances throughout the season.
This Is Anfield would like to express their deepest condolences to Conor Bradley and his extended family on their recent loss. You won’t ever have to walk alone.
