George Baldock RIP

[Flumps]

Wonderful yet poignant messages from former team mates. This is heartbreaking and then some.

You'll be missed but never, ever, forgotten George. One of a kind and one of us x

Unbelievable news. One of those moments well remember as blades for the rest of our lives.

You're right though, it's a testament to George just how influential he was to his team mates. It's been said he wasn't the world's best footballer but he gave 110% which for me is entirely what being a Blade is all about. Again as has been said, he seemed to just 'get it'

Slight side note it's also a comment on the club and the team spirit that's instilled in them when even ex players like Mcatee are speaking about him.

 

[Chadders]

Oof this has hit hard. RIP George. Heart and soul of that team. Proper Blade.

 

[Blade56]

It’s one of those days when the world seems to stand still

 

[SUFCinks]

RIP legend

 

[ryza]

At work, Starman has come on the radio. Fucking wow

 

[Varkanoid]

Bit of a shock just read about it, fantastic player.

 

[ShorehamRevolution]

https://amzn.eu/d/23r3aNA

Fill the lane out with them

 

[Iffy Onuora's Shiny Head]

As previous posters have alluded, encaptured everything we would want in a player. Be it the good times through promotions and climbing to 5th in the Premier League, or our 2 relegation seasons, he never hid and always played with the passion each of us fans would if we had gotten the chance.

 

[shorehamkid]

There's a starman running down the right
His name is Georgie Bck
And he's reckon dynamite
Always the best
RIP

 

[Vikkster]

Absolutely awful, bloody loved this bloke x

 

[1973Blade]

Am sure the next home match against Stoke will be emotional. It would be good to see Enda Stevens leas the tribute from the Stoke players.

 

[Benjy]

Epitomised everything it means to put on a red and white shirt. Commited, skilful and articulate. Thank you for the memories George.

RIP and thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[brownblade]

Gutted still this morning. Feels like such a personal loss and I never even met the man, beyond clapping and cheering from the stands at him.

What a club representative and what a player he was for us. Some of the greatest tenacity I've ever seen. Took him to the top.

His young family's loss doesn't bare thinking about.

RIP Georgey Boy.

 

[Ldn_Rd_Blades]

George Baldock. A tribute.

“There’s a Starman, running down the right;

www.henrywinter.football

 

[Rifleman ITK]

Deeply saddened this morning, RIP George mate.

 

[Brynner]

RIP George ! Absolutely gutted! Got a message yesterday from a very old mate's daughter (friends for 65 years from junior school and a fellow Blade) that he was in hospital with not long left. Then just got up for breakfast and read this tragic news. Always 100% and never less from Gorgeous George. Sometimes the world can be a cruel place. Very sad 24 hours.

 

[Sheffsteel]

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.

Agree….notice how when a player turns us down, refuses to sign a contract to go elsewhere they normally receive stick for being a money grabbing traitor.. Then you see disparaging comments about that player not being that good, so we didn’t want them anyway.

This didn’t happen regards George, everyone understood and sent him our best wishes in Greece.

Once a Blade always a Blade.

 

[MadDad38]

I appreciate this will be the smallest of comforts for them but I hope George’s family get to read these 15 pages and counting of heartfelt messages from his fellow Blades. The love is evident.

 

[Tommy_P]

This has floored me. We all loved George optimised everything about wearing the Blades shirt. Absolutely devastated

R.I.P Starboy

 

[DronnieBlade]

Shocked and numbed by this.

RIP George.

 

[JS Blade]

Tragic this, the lad never ever ever missed a beat in the red and white. Even on some of the worst days he was still there to be counted. unbelievable.

 

[Blade58]

Sad, sad, news
RIP George
Condolences to family and friends

 

[idleurchin]

Tear in my eye this morning.

Such a brilliant fella. Wonderful player. True legend.

Always assumed we’d see him back at the Lane at some point. Gutted is an understatement.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

We will never ever forget you George.🕯

 

[diode_blade]

R.I.P George, condolences to family and friends, such sad sad news.
Hope your in the blades bar upstairs with all the other legends of the Lane.
So so sad.

 

[Shadota]

I'm absolutely stunned. Starman was an absolute legend for us - always went onto the pitch with his heart on his sleeve. He gave us his all each and every game, and he was rightly adored for doing so.

Having a young family of my own, I cannot imagine how devastating this must be for those he leaves behind. I can only offer my deepest sympathies to all those close to him.

Rest well Georgie. We will miss you.

 

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

Agree….notice how when a player turns us down, refuses to sign a contract to go elsewhere they normally receive stick for being a money grabbing traitor.. Then you see disparaging comments about that player not being that good, so we didn’t want them anyway.

This didn’t happen regards George, everyone understood and sent him our best wishes in Greece.

Once a Blade always a Blade.

He was the one player from that crop that left that I thought still compete at the levels we needed from him, but no, never begrudged him making that move.

 

[FMBlade1]

As stupid as it sounds I woke up this morning thinking/hoping this was just a very bad dream and that this never happened but no

 

[JOEYDEE]

OMG just got up to hear this news this morning, absolutely gutting...
Just been on Radio 2 news about him,just shows how well he was known and loved.
RIP George, don't think we'll see your like again.
❤❤❤❤❤

 

[Antonb]

I’m walking around a building this morning . Ment to be working , I’m like a zombie. Still cannot believe it. My quote to my daughter when I watched the blades play. “ I fucking love George Baldock! "