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 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 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,

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,