Blackpool boss Steve Bruce stated he has been “touched” by the tributes he has acquired following the dying of his child grandson.
4-month-old Madison, the kid of Bruce’s daughter and son-in-law – former Leeds United, Fulham and Millwall striker Matt Smith – died earlier in October.
Bruce has frolicked away from soccer following his grandson’s passing however will return to the dugout for Saturday’s FA Cup first-round fixture at Gillingham.
“I might wish to take this chance on behalf of all of the household to thank everybody for the tributes and messages from inside and outdoors the footballing world. It has touched us all,” he said in a statement, external.
“I might additionally wish to thank [sporting director] David [Downes], [chief executive officer] Julian [Winter], and the proprietor Simon [Sadler] for his or her understanding and help.
“I stay up for seeing you all on Saturday at Gillingham, and again at Bloomfield Street.”