Blackpool’s head coach Steve Bruce is to overlook Saturday’s dwelling fixture in opposition to Barnsley after the loss of life of his child grandson Madison.

The League One membership confirmed the information about their boss, whose former soccer golf equipment embrace Birmingham Metropolis, Hull Metropolis, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

An announcement on Blackpool FC’s web site mentioned: “Head coach Steve Bruce won’t be in attendance at tomorrow’s fixture in opposition to Barnsley because of the tragic passing of his four-month-old grandson Madison.

“Everybody on the soccer membership ship their like to Steve and his household.

“We ask that their privateness is revered as they arrive to phrases with this sudden and surprising loss of their household.”

Steve Bruce’s son Alex – who’s assistant supervisor at Salford Metropolis – will even be absent from his facet’s match on Saturday.

Salford Metropolis confirmed he’ll miss the fixture at Crewe Alexandra after the loss of life of Madison, who was his nephew.

“All on the soccer membership ship our love and full assist to Alex, Matt Smith and the household,” the membership mentioned in a press release.

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Steve Bruce was just lately appointed head coach at Bloomfield Highway on a two-year deal.

The previous Manchester United defender has gained 4 of the six League One video games since succeeding Neil Critchley final month.

The Tangerines are presently tenth within the desk.