Family and friends of a father-of-three gathered on the first anniversary of his death to lay floral tributes and unveil a commemorative flagstone near the spot where he was killed.

Former Bradford Bulls coach Eddie McGuinness was in an accident with a car as he tried to cross Huddersfield Road, Low Moor, Bradford.

The 43-year-old suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Mr McGuinness, known as Eddie Mac, had been to watch the semi-final of the Bradford Cup on the day of the tragedy to support Sedbergh Rugby League Club, for whom he used to play in the second row.

Frank Priestley, a committee member at Sedbergh Rugby League Club, said: “The floral tributes were from the family and we have laid a commemorative stone flag.”

One of the most striking tributes spelt out the name ‘Eddie’ in flowers.

Shortly after the death of Mr McGuinness, hundreds of people attended a memorial match between Sedbergh Rugby League Club and Wyke Amateur Rugby League Club.

Mr Priestley said: “That game was well supported and it’s something we will continue to do in pre-season as a tribute.”

At an inquest earlier this year, Bradford Coroner Roger Whittaker said the death had been a “tragic accident” with two main contributing factors – the speed of the car and the amount of alcohol Mr McGuinness had consumed.

Mr Whittaker concluded the Vauxhall Corsa was exceeding the 40mph speed limit by at least 5mph after a police collision investigator said analysis of CCTV footage showed the car was travelling at about 50mph, allowing for a 5mph margin of error.

Prior to the inquest, the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to press charges, saying there was no realistic prospect of a conviction.