Blackpool manager Steve Bruce will miss Saturday's match against Barnsley following the death of his baby grandson. In a statement, the club said four-month-old Madison's passing was "sudden and unexpected".

Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce took the reins at League One side Blackpool last month but is set to miss tomorrow’s home game against Barnsley

Steve Bruce will not be in the dugout for Blackpool's League One clash against Barnsley on Saturday after the tragic death of his four-month-old grandson

Blackpool have confirmed that Steve Bruce will miss their League One encounter with Barnsley on Saturday following the tragic death of his four-month-old grandson.

Blackpool manager Steve Bruce will miss Saturday’s match against Barnsley after the tragic death of his baby grandson Madison. The League One club confirmed on Friday the former Birmingham City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United manager will not be in the dugout this weekend following Madison’s ‘sudden and unexpected’ passing.

Blackpool have announced that manager Steve Bruce will not be involved in their game this weekend following a family bereavement. The Tangerines announced in a statement on Friday night that Bruce would not be at Bloomfield Road for Saturday afternoon’s meeting with League One rivals Barnsley following the tragic passing of his four-month-old grandson,

Blackpool have confirmed manager Steve Bruce will miss their Barnsley clash due to the "tragic passing of his four-month-old grandson Madison".

Steve Bruce, the recently appointed head coach of Blackpool, will not be in attendance for the club's upcoming match against Barnsley. The 63-year-old's absence is due to the tragic passing of his four-month-old grandson,