Granada Blackpool Fc

Blackpool confirmed their 63-year-old boss would not be in the dugout when his team take on Barnsley on Saturday afternoon.

The club sit 22nd in League One having not won a single league game. Bruce has signed a two-year deal with Blackpool with the aim of getting them up the table.

The club said in a statement that any repeat could lead to increased financial penalties and even forced to play matches behind closed doors.