BARNSLEY boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.

Steve Bruce will miss Blackpool’s clash with Barnsley following the tragic passing of his grandson. Bruce was set to lead the Seasiders in the League One clash, but will no longer be in the

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, Madison.

Blackpool boss Steve Bruce will miss the club’s game against Barnsley following the death of his four-month-old grandson Madison.

Blackpool confirmed their 63-year-old boss would not be in the dugout when his team take on Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. | ITV News Granada

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

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.

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,