“We will be leaving matters in the capable hands of our managing director while we are in Malaysia,” Bruce told the Birmingham Mail.
“Karren Brady was going to come out with us but now she will stay behind and, I’m sure, be working round the clock.
“It’s of paramount importance that we sign a goalkeeper and I’m confident we will but there’s no need to panic at this stage. We have to get the right one in.
“In the meantime, the big lad (Doyle) will come away to Malaysia and I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience for him.”