Peterborough United manager sends condolences to his former Manchester United teammate ahead of Blackpool test
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has sent his condolences to his former Manchester United teammate Steve Bruce ahead of the League One game with Blackpool at the Weston Homes Stadium on Tuesday (7.45pm kick off).
Bruce was appointed Blackpool boss earlier this season, but missed ‘The Seasiders’ game on Saturday following the passing of his four month-old grandson. It’s not known whether or not Bruce will be at London Road tomorrow. But a man who won multiple honours at United, and who is now now managing his 13th club, is in Ferguson’s thoughts.
"As a club we offer our sincere condolences to Steve and his family,” Ferguson said. “Your family is far more important than a football match. Steve is by far and away the biggest achiever of any manager in League One. He has so much experience as a player and a manager. In fact if he was 20-30 years younger I’d be asking him to play for us as I’m sure he’d be able to head balls clear!
"Blackpool got a real boost when he was appointed. They won his four games in charge. They have haven’t won any of their last three, but they were very unlucky to lose to the last kick of the match against Barnsley. They are a good side as they are always are at this level.”
Blackpool have injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s match. Flying winger CJ Hamilton and defender James Husbands are not expected to feature at London Road, while former Posh skipper Oliver Norburn hasn’t played since September 14 because of a hamstring injury. First-team coach Steve Agnew will manage the team if Bruce remains absent.