George Baldock RIP

[Thrice]

Devastating news. 31 is way too young.

 

[Slugger]

Fuck!
His poor family.
RIP George.

 

[Selly]

Horrible news.

RIP George.

The epitome of a Blade.

 

[aBladeInTheNorthernSky]

this has hit me like an absolute ton of bricks. even more so seeing the pictures of him and his daughter, absolutely heart breaking.

he epitomised what this club stands for, and always gave it absolutely everything. not just a battler though, he was a damn good footballer, as his goals against Norwich and Swansea attest to. one of my all time favourite players. agree with some posts above, a minutes silence doesn't seem enough. let's honour and celebrate his memory and then go and win this league for him.

RIP starman

 

[lakedistblade]

Utmost Condolences to George’s family. He was admired , respected and loved by all Blades supporters. RIP George you absolute legend.

 

[Stevo71]

Absolutely gutted R.I.P George

 

[KoppedOff]

What can you say? Just absolutely shocking news. Can’t really process it.

Gutted, and I never met him, so can’t imagine how his family, ex team mates and staff at the club are feeling.

I hope he knew just how well thought of he was around these parts.

 

[Blade45]

Watching back on his best goals, he often ran back to the touchline to celebrate with the substitutes and the managerial staff. He really loved everything about this club.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

No words.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I don’t agree with online sympathies and outpourings of grief but fuck me this is saddening.

 

[FATTYFOULKE]

Very sad news. Hard to believe such a fantastic young player and man has left this world. Just so, so sad. RIP George.

 

[Hockey'sBeard]

This above all else is how he should be remembered. He loved us as much as we loved him

I never met him but I posted before towards end of last season I was walking in Eccy road co/op and a homeless guy sat in doorway - suddenly a hand came from inside shop and passed him a large Costa coffee cup and said here you go /no problem mate and trying to be as low key inconspicuous as possible. Then he went inside to do his shopping - that was George Baldock - said a lot about the man - he just didn’t walk past the guy in the doorway but wasn’t trying to be flashy either. but I think his performances for the Blades showed that too - always gave his all and real connection with the fans. Top man and condolences to all his family and friends

 

[Bradfordblade]

A terribly sad day for all Blades everywhere. So sorry for his family. Thank you George for all you gave to the Blades. You will always remembered as a true United legend

 

[Harry's Game]

The Starman song should be sung forever now like the Eddie Colquhoun song

 

[Ricardo Mantelban]

I think says it all. We knew him from afar but people who saw him most days to show their love makes it hit home.

 

[BladeinCottingham]

RIP Furious.

So many people who have just been knocked aside by the news goes to show how highly you were thought of by SUFC and all us fans.

Thoughts and much love to your family and friends……

 

[metalblade]

This news makes no sense

 

[wavy-blade]

 

[SW12 to S12 to S18]

Such a shock, what a terrible tragedy for someone so young. Thoughts for his family and friends.
A much loved Blade.
RIP George

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Nothing i read does enough to get across the impact George's death has. Im struggling to process this. 31. He was one of us. He got us. We adored him. What do we do?

 

[MartBlade]

George absolutely epitomised what Blades fans want from a player… talent, commitment, character and graft.
I was so delighted that he was set to finish his career with a fantastic move to Greece where they were beginning to really appreciate his talents at international level. It’s tragic to have lost him at such a young age and my absolute heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

 

[bigpockets]

So saddened by this dreadful news. Condolences to his family on the loss of a true Blade and top bloke! RIP Furious!

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

The world has gone mad ...cant believe this

 

[KilnhurstBlade]

Such a shock.. RIP George

 

[Northernsoulblade]

So sad really feel for his family gone too soon and always be a blade legend RIP George

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

Devastated by this. Stunned.

 

[sitwell]

Has there been a more respected and loved Blade as George Baldock, I dont recall anyone ever having a bad thing to say about him.
Rest easy George.

 

[Iceblade]

This hit hard. Absolutely speechless. RIP George.

 

[LondonBlade89]

Feel like I’m not going to be able to sleep anytime soon. Just scrolling here and seeing the inevitable outpouring from ex-teammates which show how much he was loved. So sad. Truly gave his all for us, always. In the high times and the low ones too.

 

[Keen Blade]

There's a star man running down the wing.....

RIP legend.

Running down the Right
His name is Georgie Baldock
And he's fuckin dynamite