George Baldock RIP

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

I want to believe this is our red and white Starman in the sky tonight.

 

[s4-blade]

Unsure if itv showed it but the bein sports broadcast just showed some touching scenes of the Greek squad with the baldock shirt infront of their fans. Lots a tears shed. Clearly made a huge impact in his short time with the national team.

 

[the young spaniard]

I’m pretty strong and don’t show my emotions easily.I have been really struck by the passing of George,I can’t explain how I have been more choked by this than when relatives have died.If there is something after this I really hope that George is tearing up and down the heavenly turf.He never let us down,the best right back in my time watching the Blades.You could count on one hand the number of games where he under performed.Such a loss,God bless you George Baldock,the worlds a sadder place without you.

 

[Houston_Blade]

Not sure why you're all attacking him? It's pretty normal to wonder how a healthy 31 year old athlete in peak physical condition suddenly drowns, even if it might seem insensitive to ask at this time.

It’s the insensitive part I have an issue with

 

[Richeee]

Lovely words about George just now from the Greek goalscorer

 

[PeterNdlovu081]

Unsure if itv showed it but the bein sports broadcast just showed some touching scenes of the Greek squad with the baldock shirt infront of their fans. Lots a tears shed. Clearly made a huge impact in his short time with the national team.

The ITV broadcast also ended with a shot of the Greece players holding a Baldock shirt.

 

[s4-blade]

The ITV broadcast also ended with a shot of the Greece players holding a Baldock shirt.

Beins coverage was a bit longer. Some very emotional players

 

[Ricardo Mantelban]

Watching the Greece team tonight at times it seemed like a team of furious Georges.
England were very poor but it feels sort of right Greece won.

 

[Stretch]

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

It’s the insensitive part I have an issue with

When terrible things happen, people want to look for answers. Doesn't make them bad or insensitive. Everybody reacts differently, none of us should be lashing out at other people who are also upset.

 

[10-0 win]

Emotional tribute by Sander after playing one of his best ever internationals for Norway tonight winning 3-0 vs Slovenia. Dedicated the win to his good mate and played like furious himself in spirit and grit. Both teams wearing black armbands too.

 

[Benjy]

Reading the tributes from players, colleagues and fans, it has struck me that whilst they mention his ability, this is secondary to his kind nature.

Everyone says how he helped them in some way, nurtured them, treated them with respect, or just showed them kindness when they needed it most.

Footballing skill is great to have, but he is being remembered for his strength of character, and this for me says so much about him as a human being.

Such a tragic loss for someone that offered so many so much.

Thank you for the memories George, you will be missed so much.

 

[HarryHaslam]

 

[Rodley]

 

[Karaoke Blade]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5833248/2024/10/10/george-baldock-sheffield-united-obituary/

 

[Dellas Cowboys]

Thank you Vangelis

 

[crazyblade1889]

What the actual fuck- I’d delete this if I were you, people such as you and the Sun’s gutter journalism really need to have a long hard look in the mirror. Speculating on what happened without any evidence just adds to the grief of an already suffering family. Stick to talking shit about football, something you also know nothing about.

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

 

[crazyblade1889]

It’s the insensitive part I have an issue with

Apologies if you felt it was insensitive. I was just trying to make some sense of it. It doesn’t add up to me. But I’m sure at some point answers will be given and we’ll get the full story.

 

[brownblade]

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

It's pretty insensitive to speculate. And nobody "just drowns" unless they can't swim.

Anyway the coroner's initial report suggested something wasn't healthy. Equally people accidentally die in swimming pools sometimes.

Whatever happened, people are upset.

 

[Bartleby]

Has there been anything released from Chris, as I bet he’s inconsolable with how long he’s worked with him, he’ll have had no doubt a special bond with what they’ve been through.

I imagine he'll be in bits about this.

 

[DronnieBlade]

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

1. You must appreciate the insensitivity at this time. Otherwise what does this say about you ?
2. Do you believe you have a RIGHT to know exactly what has happened - even in the fullness of time ? You don’t btw and nor do any of us.

A much loved former member of our clan / family/ fraternity has passed at the tender age of 31.

Leave it there.

 

[VonBrysonsExpress]

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

A few years ago a friend, for many years,died too young. I mourned, cried, wanted to know how someone could just die. Post mortem never discovered a cause, he just died. Didn't change the loss or alter the unfairness of it all.

The sudden nature of George passing has surfaced some of those emotions. Knowing how he died doesn't change the loss or sadness.

Be happy for the joy they brought in life and respect the pain in passing

 

[K1 flabby stick]

Apologies if you felt it was insensitive. I was just trying to make some sense of it. It doesn’t add up to me. But I’m sure at some point answers will be given and we’ll get the full story.

Quite frankly it none of your business, now or on the future.
Google emotional intelligence, it might hive you a clue as to why a few people reacted the way they have.
Perhaps you should also consider who maybe reading this open forum. Doh.

 

[DronnieBlade]

Apologies if you felt it was insensitive. I was just trying to make some sense of it. It doesn’t add up to me. But I’m sure at some point answers will be given and we’ll get the full story.

1. Answers may not be given.
2. You might never know the full story.

Understand why !

 

[Bradfordblade]

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

Understandable that people want answers when something as incomprehensible and distressing as this happens. But for now lets just remember George with affection and gratitude for the enormous contribution ne made to our club as well as thinling about his partner, son, parents and brothers.

 

[MojoMuffin]

Keep it in order folks.

Really no reason to tarnish a thread full of admiration, support and lovely posts dedicated to a wonderful man we all would have loved to have with us for much, much longer.

Our questions, concerns and frustrations should be our own and not shown bare on what may be otherwise a beautiful chain of messages dedicated to the man himself and his friends/family

 

[Bartleby]

Only one thing to be done now - let's fucking smash this league for George!

 

[Houston_Blade]

Apologies if you felt it was insensitive. I was just trying to make some sense of it. It doesn’t add up to me. But I’m sure at some point answers will be given and we’ll get the full story.

If it wasn’t supposed to come across as sensitive then fair enough, but I still don’t think it’s anything to do with anyone other than his nearest and dearest as to what happened. The world finding out what happened won’t change a thing.

 

[Flakey]

What’s your problem? I’ve hardly come out with wild speculations. I’ve said it doesn’t make sense, which it doesn’t. Healthy people don’t just drown without something being amiss. Regardless of what’s happened it’s still very sad but would be nice to be able to make some sense of it.

 

[crazyblade1889]

If it wasn’t supposed to come across as sensitive then fair enough, but I still don’t think it’s anything to do with anyone other than his nearest and dearest as to what happened. The world finding out what happened won’t change a thing.

Hmm disagree with that tbh. One of my heroes growing up was Graham Thorpe. He died and his family made the brave decision to come out and tell the world the full facts of what had happened as they felt it might help others. There’s a lot that can be learnt from death. I have never for one minute said I had a right to know what had happened and if his family don’t want to make it public that’s completely their right.