George Baldock RIP

[ISZA ⚔️]

MK Dons game on sky even though it’s a 3pm ko?

 

[shorehamview]

MK Dons game on sky even though it’s a 3pm ko?

“Sky”, not Sky.

 

[Berkshire Blade]

Still surreal innit ?

Could I strongly suggest that Bowie is not played in 2 weeks time as pitch would get quickly waterlogged.

Pretty please.

UTB

Somewhat bizarrely I can across the Krankies cover of it on twitter which certainly took any emotional impact away from it

 

[Bradfordblade]

Mostly managed to compose myself so far, but after a few beers last night I ended up bawling my eyes out. It's very hard to explain to non football supporting friends or even some that do support other clubs if they don't have the same connection.

I've no doubt a lot on here will feel the same and have maybe had a similar experience, but I hope it helps to know that you're not alone

It is really strange. I am sure people I know are struggling to understand why I am so upset about someone I did not know pesonally or never met. It is a measure of the man that his passing has affected so many people so deeply and profoundly. For me, I think it is all about how George represented me and all the rest of us. The fact that he was so young makes it much worse. Chris Wilder called him a culture carrier and I think that is right. He was such an integral part of that amazing team that got us back to the Premier League and beyond. What made that team so special was their togetherness and their connection with the supporters. George was so influential in all of that. When you read comments from MK Dons and Oxford United fans you can tell he did that there too. For us he just wasn't part of a good team but one of what Dean Henderson ( I think it was) called a band of brothers when he left. I have supported the Blades since the 1960s. I loved the teams from the early 70s and the Bassett era. They made me proud of my club. George was part of a team that was possibly even better and even more loved. I think it is also his qualities as a human being and not just a footballer that makes his passing so sad. Starman - absolutely!

 

[Northyorksblade]

I've just seen a FB post from a Leeds forum wondering how Bogle is going to get through the game next Friday as he was close to George. I would say, how are OUR team going to get through next Friday?

 

[chesblade]

I've just seen a FB post from a Leeds forum wondering how Bogle is going to get through the game next Friday as he was close to George. I would say, how are OUR team going to get through next Friday?

That's my worries, a game we need to win but what state are our players going to be in. It's going to be a tough night

 

[shorehamview]

I've just seen a FB post from a Leeds forum wondering how Bogle is going to get through the game next Friday as he was close to George. I would say, how are OUR team going to get through next Friday?

I’d hope they’ll play like George would. No compromise, no quarter asked or given, and a victory at the end.

 

[diode_blade]

I wanted to edit this and make it fit for Furious.
Spent a day thinking this.
Then I thought no, that would be wrong.
So in respect of John Gillespie Magee I shall call it "High Flight Down the Wing".

 

[CaptainMorgans]

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Fair play to Henry Winter for giving George the coverage he deserves.

 

[programmechap]

It is really strange. I am sure people I know are struggling to understand why I am so upset about someone I did not know pesonally or never met. It is a measure of the man that his passing has affected so many people so deeply and profoundly. For me, I think it is all about how George represented me and all the rest of us. The fact that he was so young makes it much worse. Chris Wilder called him a culture carrier and I think that is right. He was such an integral part of that amazing team that got us back to the Premier League and beyond. What made that team so special was their togetherness and their connection with the supporters. George was so influential in all of that. When you read comments from MK Dons and Oxford United fans you can tell he did that there too. For us he just wasn't part of a good team but one of what Dean Henderson ( I think it was) called a band of brothers when he left. I have supported the Blades since the 1960s. I loved the teams from the early 70s and the Bassett era. They made me proud of my club. George was part of a team that was possibly even better and even more loved. I think it is also his qualities as a human being and not just a footballer that makes his passing so sad. Starman - absolutely!

That 19-20 pre lock down team was basically:

Henderson

Baldock
Basham
Egan
O'Connell
Stevens

Lundstrum
Norwood
Fleck

Mousset
McGoldrick

With the exception of Henderson and (possibly) Lundstrum, for every player in that team, it was the absolute peak of their careers. At no other point would they get anywhere near a Champions League challenging team. For 7 great months a United team came together perfectly. I've never seen anything like it.

For his huge part in that, George will.never be forgotten. RIP.

 

[Scottish Border Blade]

much love and respect David McGoldrick x

 

[drblade]

at MK Dons watching Vale with my Vale supporting mate. Nice tribute to George.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Just been down, so so sad

 

[Gin&Juice]

That 19-20 pre lock down team was basically:

Henderson

Baldock
Basham
Egan
O'Connell
Stevens

Lundstrum
Norwood
Fleck

Mousset
McGoldrick

With the exception of Henderson and (possibly) Lundstrum, for every player in that team, it was the absolute peak of their careers. At no other point would they get anywhere near a Champions League challenging team. For 7 great months a United team came together perfectly. I've never seen anything like it.

For his huge part in that, George will.never be forgotten. RIP.

we’d have done it, theyd have deserved it. But Covid.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

MK Dons game on sky even though it’s a 3pm ko?

Yep. No 3pm blackout on international weekends.

 

[chesblade]

See panathanikos are retiring his shirt number

 

[Captain Obvious]

This maybe an unwelcomed suggestion to a few on here, but Blades Ramble has put together a beautiful tribute for George Baldock at the end of his latest video. I thought it was worth sharing for those who would like to watch it. RIP Starman ️

 

[Kozzy_is_my_Dad]

That was as sombre as I ever recall seeing the Lane. Granted, it's not match day, but the place was busy with a steady stream of folk coming and going and it was almost eerily quiet and just incredibly, incredibly sad. Our club is a family and this family is hurting, for one of our own and their immediate family. I still can't muster the words, but by 'eck our George, you were loved. Go well, lad.

 

[Scottish Border Blade]

That was as sombre as I ever recall seeing the Lane. Granted, it's not match day, but the place was busy with a steady stream of folk coming and going and it was almost eerily quiet and just incredibly, incredibly sad. Our club is a family and this family is hurting, for one of our own and their immediate family. I still can't muster the words, but by 'eck our George, you were loved. Go well, lad.

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good post Kozzy . we are hurting .. UTB .. RIP GB2 x

 

[Scottish Border Blade]

See panathanikos are retiring his shirt number

be nice if we followed suit

 

[Rodley]

 

[Rodley]

 

[DronnieBlade]

Pure class from pure class.

UTB

 

[ChipButtyBlade]

That's my worries, a game we need to win but what state are our players going to be in. It's going to be a tough night

Think Greece

 

[Booker4]

Just makes me wanna cry hearing that. Still can't believe he's gone.

 

[Half Bond Jls]

Got me that one

 

[DonnyBlade90]

RIP George Baldock AKA Starman You were the inspiration for Greece's win over England and probably the reason for the Northern Lights too recently. You'll be sorely missed

 

[FinchleyBlade]

be nice if we followed suit

Disagree. No.2 is too iconic a number to retire, it deprives future generations from wearing it. George can be remembered permanently in many other ways around the ground and by the club.

 

[Bladesman]

 

[Scottish Border Blade]

Disagree. No.2 is too iconic a number to retire, it deprives future generations from wearing it. George can be remembered permanently in many other ways around the ground and by the club.

there are always 2 sides to the coin and i fully understand what you are saying