Liverpool youngster Conor Bradley has been struck by tragedy after it was confirmed that the 20-year-old’s father has tragically died at the age of 58.The father of Liverpool sensation Conor Bradley has died tragically.
The tragic news of the 20-year-old father-of-one’s death was reported by the Belfast Telegraph on Saturday (February 3), three days after Bradley’s 4-1 win for Liverpool against Chelsea on Wednesday January 31. The Northern Ireland international scored his first goal for the Reds and provided two assists in the big win as Jurgen Klopp’s side extended their lead at the top of the Premier League.
The tragic news of Joe Bradley, 58, who has died at his home in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland after a battle with illness, comes a day before Liverpool’s away game at Arsenal on Sunday ( 4th February). It is not yet known if Bradley will play in the game as fans have taken to social media to show their support for the quarterback during this difficult time.
“Our hearts go out to him and his family,” another netizen said. A third fan shared another emotional message for the youngster, adding: “Conor Bradley’s dad saw him on the main stage when he scored a Premier League goal at Anfield. He saw you watching Conor.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp spoke of his “love” for the youngster, who he has known for “a while”, following his impressive performance in midweek. “I have Pep Linders in my left ear and Vitor Matos in my right ear,” said the 56-year-old. “I remember Pep sitting in my office and saying he had his hand on fire. “I loved him from the start and I needed no convincing.
The problem is that Connor has done very well in pre-season and has also had very good results at Bolton. He’s back, looking great and playing well in the pre-season. Wow, not keeping up for four months is just a problem for young players.”
