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It was an emotional day at Deepdale(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)

Liverpool commentator John Bradley has revealed he was left broken after covering Liverpool's first match following Diogo Jota's passing.

And it proved a difficult match for all involved as players were left fighting tears come supporters' full time tribute as they continued to sing about their beloved player.

Bradley was on the microphone for the match and had his own emotional struggles as he witnessed the scenes around him.



"Hardest commentary I’ve ever done in my life.

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"Hope we gave you a feeling of how special it was to be at Deepdale today.

The tribute at the end was both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time."

It was an emotional occasion from the off as supporters called out Jota's name before a ball had even been kicked.

Fans sang Diogo Jota's name following the match against Preston North End(Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

A renditition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ by Claudia Rose Maguire, wife of former Preston player Sean, ahead of the game.

Preston captain Ben Whiteman walked the length of the field before laying a wreath in front of Liverpool's fans in the Bill Shankly stand.

After 20 minutes, in relation to Jota's shirt number, fans were once again calling his name.

Conor Bradley looked to the sky following his opening goal, while Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo both recreated iconic Jota celebrations.

But what will remain with most will be the tributes from the stands come the final whistle as Liverpool players and coaching staff applauded their supporters and embraced the emotional impact of the day.