Steve Bruce to miss Blackpool match after death of four-month-old grandson

Bruce will be absent for the home match against Barnsley.

Steve Bruce has won four of his six league matches in charge of Blackpool. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Steve Bruce will miss Blackpool’s clash against Barnsley due to a family bereavement.

Blackpool confirmed their 63-year-old boss, whose former clubs include Birmingham, Hull, Aston Villa and Newcastle, will not be in the dugout on Saturday afternoon following the death of his grandson.