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

Blackpool's head coach Steve Bruce is to miss Saturday's home fixture against Barnsley after the death of his baby grandson Madison.

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".

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,

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,