Legendary british manager Steve Bruce loses 4-month-old grandson

Steve Bruce’s 4-month-old grandson, Madison, has tragically passed away.

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Source: Bruce's current club, Blackpool, confirmed the heartbreaking news via social media.

Details: The club announced that Bruce will miss the team’s upcoming match against Barnsley. Specific details surrounding the infant’s passing have not been disclosed.

During the Blackpool vs Barnsley match, the referee halted play to honor the memory of Steve Bruce’s grandson. Fans in the stands also showed their support by giving a four-minute round of applause as a tribute to the coach and his family.

Bruce’s son, Alex, who is currently working as an assistant coach at Salford City, will also miss his team’s next match. Madison was Alex’s nephew.

Quotes: “Everyone at the club sends their love to Steve and his family,” Blackpool stated.

Salford City also expressed their support: “Everyone at the football club sends their love and full support to Alex, Matt Smith, and the family.”

Reminder: The 63-year-old Steve Bruce began his managerial career in the late 20th century, having managed both Premier League and lower division clubs in England.

Bruce is best known for his six-year stint at Birmingham City in the early 2000s. He has also managed Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Wigan Athletic, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, Hull City, Aston Villa, Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United, and West Bromwich Albion.