Worker who tragically died at site of Everton FC’s new stadium was lifelong fan

Michael Jones (Image: Family handout/PA) Michael Jones suffered severe head injuries in an accident involving heavy machinery on the construction site at Everton’s future home on Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool. Merseyside Police and officials from the Health and Safety Executive are investigating the 26-year-old’s death on Monday. Michael’s family said: ‘It is with our greatest sadness that our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Michael has sadly passed away. ‘He was a lifelong Blue who was so happy to be working on the new stadium. We want to thank the NHS staff and work colleagues who did their best for Michael.’ The statement added: ‘He will be missed beyond words.’ Police at Everton Football Club’s Bramley Moore Dock Stadium construction site (Image: Liverpool Echo) Merseyside Police said a post-mortem to establish the cause of death of Michael was due to take place later tomorrow. Everton, who play in royal blue, said that everyone at the club was ‘heartbroken’. Bosses sent condolences to Michael’s family, friends and colleagues. Stadium contractor Laing O’Rourke suspended work at the site and a company spokesperson added that employees were ‘shocked and saddened’. The new ground on the banks of the River Mersey – just over two miles from Everton’s longtime stadium Goodison Park – is expected to be finished late next year with a proposed capacity of 52,888 and at a cost of around £500million. The Toffees have been at their current home since 1892. Goodison Park seats 39,414 fans and holds the record for staging more top-flight football games than any other venue in England.