Funeral of Liverpool star Conor Bradley's father to take place on ...

Joe Bradley passed away peacefully at his home in Co Tyrone on Saturday.

The 58-year-old had been ill for some time.

His passing came just three days after his son scored his first Liverpool goal in a standout performance against Chelsea.

A funeral notice said Mr Bradley’s passing was “very deeply regretted” and he will be “sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter” and wider family circle.

It said his funeral will take place at 2pm on Tuesday in St Patrick's Church, Aghyaran, followed by Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Liverpool play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon in the Premier League.

Any decision over Bradley’s involvement will be left to the player himself.

The club said it was “deeply saddened” by the news.

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

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

Bradley previously played at Dungannon United Youth and Dungannon Swifts.

Dungannon boss Rodney McAree said the 20-year-old’s father and mother, Linda, were a big part of making him the talent that he is.

“For Conor, going from the highs where he has been - making his league debut, scoring his first goal and assisting so many goals – to the devastating news that we heard today is very difficult,” he said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Conor, his mother Linda and the family.

“It is an awfully sad time for Conor and his family and they are in our thoughts.

“His mum and dad have given Conor really sound advice over the years.

“Conor is a strong boy but to lose your father can’t be easy, so we are thinking of him and Linda at this stage.”

The young full-back had spent last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers.

The club’s manager Ian Evatt said: “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.”

The Northern Ireland football team’s social media account said: “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.”

Bradley is the first Northern Ireland-born player in 70 years to score for Liverpool in England's top flight.

On Wednesday night, he starred in the Reds’ 4-1 Premier League win against Chelsea at Anfield.

He scored his first Reds’ goal, as well as providing two assists.

Liverpool fans’ group Anfield Edition sent its condolences.

It said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Conor”, adding: “At least Conor Bradley’s dad got to see him on the main stage, scoring at Anfield in a Premier League game. He saw you achieve your dreams, Conor.”