All players to wear Georges number 2...

[LONDON_BLADE]

For at least the Leeds game, ideally up to Stoke at home, all players to wear Georges number 2. Keep their own numbers on their shorts - if needed for refereeing.

Make it happen Blades!

[Maybe auction them off for his family/ chosen good cause?]

God bless George UTB.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

Probably not allowed in EFL regs, and would be very confusing for spectators even if the ref could get their head around it. I like the sentiment though and we should definitely do something, ideally a bit more than just a pre-game tribute and black armbands.

 

[The Fox]

I'm pretty sure the club will find an appropriate way for supporters to pay tribute and condolences.
Must be difficult for all staff today as he was a work colleague and friend to many who remain.
Give them time to make arrangements as I'm sure they'll seek the blessing of his family in the days to come .

 

[Shadota]

I'd expect they'll do something akin to that with the pre-match warm up gear. As Lord Eddard Muir has pointed out, there are probably EFL rules preventing this on actual match attire, but before the game we'd be allowed.

But yeah, a bit rushed to start looking at that stuff immediately. We've got over 2 weeks before the Leeds game, so that's loads of time for the club to make any arrangements they might want to set up. Better to spend time now just honouring his memory, and allowing those closest to him to grieve.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

I expect the club will probably set up an area in the car park for fan tributes as they have done in the past.

 

[FTPE]

We're good at memorials and thankyous. Infact, United are brilliant at things like this.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

We're good at memorials and thankyous. Infact, United are brilliant at things like this.

We've had too much practice lately

 

[FMBlade1]

We've had too much practice lately

Exactly what I was thinking sadly, Ugo, Gary, Maddy and now George

(anyone I've missed? Apologies if so)

 

[Addison]

I expect the club will probably set up an area in the car park for fan tributes as they have done in the past.

Club have done this. Number 2 shirt with his name on. Flowers being placed now.

 

[s20Blade]

I think retiring the no.2 shirt is a more realistic expectation

 

[Shadota]

Missed the chance to edit so I'll do this instead

there are probably EFL rules preventing this on actual match attire

It is in the EFL rulebook. Players have to wear their respective registered squad number, on both shirt and shorts:

"When playing in a Match each Player shall wear a shirt on the back of which shall be prominently displayed his shirt number and above that his name so as to be clearly visible (and contrast with any design or pattern on the Shirt) in accordance with guidelines laid down by The League from time to time. At the start of each Season each Club must provide to The League on the appropriate form details of shirt numbers allocated to each squad Player"

 

[alehousekid]

How about a gold star with George's name or signature on every shirt, then auction them after the game?

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

How about finding out what George's favourite local charity was, and putting their logo on the front of the shirt for the rest of the season.

 

[FTPE]

How about finding out what George's favourite local charity was, and putting their logo on the front of the shirt for the rest of the season.

I absolutely LOVE that.

 

[bongleblade]

We need his Starman lyrics and a portrait mural along that wall behind the kop imo... get shorehamst on it who did the tees

 

[RWE]

Could they wear number 2 on the front of their shirt like a sponsor? Presume numbers are fine at the front for example when Chelsea had “3” mobile

 

[dexter101]

I keep thinking the biggest thing we could do (as fans) would be incorporate him into the GCB at the start of the match...

something along the lines of "like watching George Baldock", instead of Like a Greasy Chip butty.

I am also struggling to keep reading some of these tributes so put it down to the ramblings of a sad man.

 

[The Crab]

For at least the Leeds game, ideally up to Stoke at home, all players to wear Georges number 2. Keep their own numbers on their shorts - if needed for refereeing.

Make it happen Blades!

[Maybe auction them off for his family/ chosen good cause?]

God bless George UTB.

Perhaps warm up shirts would work?

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

How about finding out what George's favourite local charity was, and putting their logo on the front of the shirt for the rest of the season.

This is the one. Would love to see that.

 

[Chief14]

How about finding out what George's favourite local charity was, and putting their logo on the front of the shirt for the rest of the season.

This would be fantastic tribute

 

[Charlieblade]

End of season friendly v Panathanykos, at the Lane.

Fans of both teams can get a seat anywhere and wear a shirt with George’s name and number on

Proceeds to his family if needed, or his favourite charities.

 

[Torrix1889]

Just read a decent suggestion on X. George had such a good relationship with fans, how about naming the fan park the George Baldock Fan Park?

 

[fintious maximus]

We all should sing Starman on the second minute at the Leeds and Stoke games

 

[jt64]

We've got over 2 weeks before the Leeds game, so that's loads of time for the club to make any arrangements they might want to set up

It's a week tomorrow, but yeah, lots of time

 

[Shadota]

It's a week tomorrow, but yeah, lots of time

My mistake. Was thinking of the next home game and put Leeds instead of Stoke.

 

[mancunianblade]

I’d imagine England and Greece will wear black arm bands tonight

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

I’d imagine England and Greece will wear black arm bands tonight

Greece had asked for it to be postponed, but sound alike it will go ahead, and he will be commemorated.

 

[Pintor75]

Agree with some fellow posters, have all the players in number2 shirts to warm up in and then have a round of applause on the second minute, then go and win the game for Gearge, he'd love that!

 

[Broomhall Blade]

Personally not into the around of applause crap.

Much prefer.
A minute silence before the Stoke game with a picture of Furious on the big screen.
With a video of George's time at United played before kick off (If there is enough time for the club to make one).

 

[JayGreen17]

Just read a decent suggestion on X. George had such a good relationship with fans, how about naming the fan park the George Baldock Fan Park?

I t luv this idea