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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.

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The club announced that Bruce will miss the clash against Barnsley following Madison’s passing.

A statement read: “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.

“Everyone at the football club send their love to Steve and his family.

“We ask that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss in their family.”

Bruce’s son Alex, who is currently working as the assistant manager at Salford City, will also miss his game against Crewe.

Salford released their own statement sending support to the family.

A statement read: “Salford City announces that Assistant Manager Alex Bruce will not be in attendance at tomorrow’s fixture away at Crewe Alexandra due to the tragic passing of his four-month old nephew, Madison.

“All at the football club send our love and full support to Alex, Matt Smith and the family.

“We request that their privacy is respected as they come to terms with this sudden and unexpected loss in their family.”

Tributes have flooded in for Maddison, with the footballing world in mourning.

One person posted: “Horrible. We’re all with you Steve.”

A second wrote: “Jesus, prayers with Steve Bruce and his family.”

A third commented: “Thoughts are with Brucey and his family.”

A fourth said: “Many many heartfelt condolences Steve our thoughts are with you and the family.”

Another added: “Absolutely tragic, thoughts with everyone in the family.”

Bruce was named Blackpool manager in September but has had a long career in management.

He has taken charge of the likes of West Brom, Newcastle United, Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa, Hull City, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United.

As a player, he made 309 league appearances for Manchester United and won the Premier League three times between 1993 and 1996.