Clubs up and down the country have been passing on their condolences to Blackpool boss Steve Bruce following the heartbreaking news that his four-month-old grandson, Madison, has died.

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

Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce took the reins at League One side Blackpool last month but is set to miss tomorrow’s home game against Barnsley

Blackpool have confirmed that Steve Bruce will miss their League One encounter with Barnsley on Saturday following the tragic death of his four-month-old grandson.

STEVE BRUCE’s fourth-month old grandson Madison has tragically passed away. The heartbreaking news was confirmed by the manager’s club, Blackpool, on social media. The club announced

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.

Blackpool manager Steve Bruce will miss his side's clash with Barnsley on Saturday as he grieves the tragic loss of his four-year-old grandson. In a statement released on Friday evening, the club confirmed that 63-year-old Bruce would not be in attendance for Saturday's mid-table league one clash at Bloomfield Road due to the family bereavement.

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,

Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce will be absent from Saturday’s game against Barnsley due to a family bereavement.