On Friday night, Blackpool shared a sad update about Steve Bruce’s absence from tomorrow’s match against Barnsley.

Following the untimely death of his little grandson, Blackpool has revealed that Steve Bruce would not be attending the League One team’s upcoming match.

his spending a considerable amount of time away from the game his time at West Brom in 2022, the former Sunderland and Newcastle United manager took charge at Bloomfield Road earlier this season.

After being appointed manager of the Tangerines in early September, the 66-year-old won his first four league games and was named League One Manager of the Month. Bruce, however, will not play in tomorrow’s match against Barnsley, according to Blackpool’s announcement.

“The club can announce that Head Coach Steve Bruce will not be in attendance at tomorrow’s fixture against Barnsley due to the tragic passing of his four-month old grandson, Madison,” said a statement released by Blackpool on Friday night. “Everyone at the football club sends their love to Steve and his family.” As they process this abrupt and unanticipated loss in their family, we kindly ask that their privacy be maintained.

Between 2009 and 2011, Bruce oversaw Sunderland, which placed 13th and 10th in the Premier League. After a string of disappointing performances, the former Manchester United star quit the team at the start of the 2011–12 campaign.

Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Hull City, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Wigan Athletic, and Crystal Palace are among Bruce’s other former teams. Following the announcement, a number of EFL teams posted condolence messages to Bruce on social media.At this time, the Echo would like to offer its condolences to the Bruce family.

Madison’s uncle and Steve Bruce’s son, Alex Bruce, will also be absent from Salford City’s match against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. At the moment, Alex Bruce serves as the League Two team’s assistant coach.

According to their statement, “Salford City announces that due to the tragic death of his four-month-old nephew, Madison, Assistant Manager Alex Bruce will not be attending tomorrow’s fixture away at Crewe Alexandra.” The whole football team sends Alex, Matt Smith, and their family our warmest regards and unwavering support. As they cope with this abrupt and unanticipated loss in their family, we ask that their privacy be respected.

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