Steve Bruce - officially confirmed (as Sheffield Wednesday boss)

[Diablo]

Awful news. Thoughts are with him and his family. I'd have thought he's going to have to have some time off and won't be there on Sunday now.

[Oscar Arce]

Condolences.
No Bruce on Sunday, team will be managed by Calderwood presumably.

[Nelly]

Horrible to read this, must be a terrible thing to have to deal with. Best wishes to Steve Bruce and family.

[Dr Butler]

yes very sad news and my condolences to the Bruce family and friends.

[cheltenhamlion]

Best wishes to the Bruce family.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Losing a father and a mother ill. Poor fella. Condolences to the family.

[CT]

Such sad news, to be honest, with the health of his Mum too, I'd say stay away for a week or two.

Let the other coaches deal with Sunday, what he's going through makes football just pale into insignificance.

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I've always preferred to be busy myself. Stepping away from it just leaves you with more time alone with your thoughts.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Such sad news, to be honest, with the health of his Mum too, I'd say stay away for a week or two.

Let the other coaches deal with Sunday, what he's going through makes football just pale into insignificance.

My sentiments too - tough emotional time for the big fella - my sincere condolences to him and his family

[ChicagoLion]

Sad news that Bruce’s dad passed away. He’s taken a few days off.

Ah, is that what the issue has been?  I thought somebody said his mum was ill.  Anyway, best wishes to him and his family at this sad time.

His mom is ill as well, in hospital apparently.

Thanks Clampy, sounds like a hard time all round for the Bruce family.

That’s awful, reallly feel for him and the family.

[Louzie0]

What a dreadful time for him and the family. RIP Joe Bruce.

[Smirker]

Best wishes to Steve x

Sorry to hear this news.

[Zouch Villa]

Sad news, RIP Bruce senior.

Family is what is most important at times like this, and hopefully he has all the support available to take whatever time he needs.

[Lizz]

Thinking of him and his family, sad news.

[Steve67]

Best wishes Steve Bruce and family. God bless.