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 that Steve Bruce will not be in the dugout this weekend following Madison's 'sudden and unexpected' passing. A statement from Blackpool said everyone at the football club sends their love to Steve Bruce and his family. The club has asked that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss. Madison was the child of Steve Bruce's daughter and son-in-law, the former Fulham, QPR and Millwall striker Matt Smith. Steve Bruce's son Alex Bruce, uncle to Madison, will also miss his side's match on Saturday. Alex Bruce currently serves as assistant manager at Salford City. Salford said all at the football club send their love and full support to Alex, Matt Smith and the family. Blackpool's opponents on Saturday, Barnsley, posted a message of condolence, saying the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to Barnsley Football Club are with Steve Bruce and his family. A number of Steve Bruce's former clubs paid tribute, with Newcastle posting a message of love and deepest condolences to Steve Bruce and his family. Aston Villa also sent their love and condolences to Steve Bruce and his family at this difficult time. West Brom posted a message saying everybody at West Bromwich Albion sends their condolences, thoughts and love to Steve Bruce's family. The news has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many clubs and players offering their support to Steve Bruce and his family. As the football world comes together to offer their condolences, Blackpool will look to navigate this difficult period and provide support to their manager and his family. The match against Barnsley will go ahead as scheduled, but the focus will undoubtedly be on Steve Bruce and his family during this tragic time. And as the club looks to move forward, they will do so with the knowledge that they have the support of the entire football community. But for now, the focus is on offering condolences to Steve Bruce and his family. So the football world will come together to offer their support and condolences to Steve Bruce and his family during this difficult time. The club will provide updates on Steve Bruce's availability in the coming days. In the meantime, the thoughts and prayers of everyone at Blackpool are with Steve Bruce and his family.