 But he refused to join the Southern side was instead sold to Liverpool for £420.Making his debut in a Football League Division One match against Birmingham at Anfield on 23 September 1905 a game that the Reds won 2–0, he scored his first goal, the opening goal of the 4–1 home victory over Newcastle, 18 months later on 23 March 1907.Bradley, a left half-back, played 31 matches in his first season which saw him gain a championship medal as the Liverpool took the title by 4 points beating Preston into second spot.