The family of a Liverpool Football Club fan who lived in Oldham have paid tribute after he died in a crash.

Neil Bradley, 59, had been to Anfield to watch Liverpool win 2-0 against Aston Villa on Saturday night.

Neil, who was originally from Liverpool but lived in Oldham at the time of his death, was driving back home following the match at around 10.15pm when his car crashed into a wall and lamppost on Lister Drive in the Fairfield area of the city. 

He was taken to hospital but tragically died.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash. 

In a tribute, his family said: “Neil had an insatiable thirst for life and often enjoyed running, trainspotting, listening to rock music and supporting his boyhood club Liverpool. 

“He was a ray of sunshine and could light up any room with his jokes.

“A loving father, son, brother, husband and friend to many. He will be missed dearly.” 

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A police investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Detective Sergeant Andy Roper, lead investigating officer from the Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merseyside Police, said: “Our thoughts are with Neil’s family at this devastating time and our specialist family liaison officers are supporting them.

“We are continuing to investigate the collision and the events leading up to it.

"I urge anyone who witnessed or has information on this incident which will assist the investigation to please contact us.

“Neil had been to the Liverpool vs Aston Villa match at Anfield and we believe he had parked his 2015 red Ford Focus near to Newsham Park/Orphan Drive.

“At around 10.15pm, he was driving his car to return home when this incident happened on Lister Drive." 

He added: “I would like to appeal anyone who may recall seeing a red Ford Focus in the area at the time to please contact our officers. 

“Also, we ask that anyone who was in the area and has dash camera fitted to their car to please review your footage or contact our team so that we can do so. 

“Any piece of information, no matter how small or insignificant it may appear, could assist us in providing answers for Neil’s family.” 

Police ask anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information or footage that can assist their enquiries to call their Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747 or to email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 24000953003.