Steve Bruce to Miss Blackpool Match After Grandson's Tragic Death
The Blackpool manager will be absent from the Barnsley game following the unexpected passing of his four-month-old grandson, Madison.
- Steve Bruce, Blackpool's head coach, will not attend the League One match against Barnsley due to a family bereavement.
- The tragic death of Bruce's four-month-old grandson, Madison, has been confirmed by Blackpool FC.
- Bruce's son, Alex, who is Salford City's assistant manager, will also miss his team's fixture at Crewe Alexandra.
- Blackpool FC and Salford City have expressed their support and condolences to the Bruce family during this difficult time.
- Since taking over last month, Steve Bruce has led Blackpool to four wins, placing them 10th in the League One table.