Workforce-mates have paid tribute to Baldock on social media.
Former Sheffield United participant Samir Carruthers wrote on Instagram:, exterior “Brother, I do not know what to say, I like you man. I miss you.
“You was my finest mate for years and years and I used to be so fortunate to stay my soccer profession with you and stay with you. The world has misplaced a tremendous human however I do know you are in heaven my pal. I’ll cherish each reminiscence I made with you, you may at all times be in my coronary heart.”
Oli McBurnie, who performed with Baldock for 5 years at Sheffield United, stated he felt sick on the information.
“I genuinely can’t imagine you might have gone brother, I really feel sick,” he wrote on Instagram., exterior
“Top-of-the-line individuals I’ve ever met, you have been liked by everybody you got here throughout. My coronary heart is damaged in your stunning little household. Sleep nicely GB, I like you mate.”
Method earlier than they turned skilled footballers, England and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell bought to know George Baldock as they grew up in Buckinghamshire.
Chilwell wrote on Instagram: “From hitting the bars collectively after we have been youthful in MK, to enjoying one another within the Premier League. I’m heartbroken. Relaxation in peace mate.”
And former Sheffield United supervisor Paul Heckingbottom, now boss of Preston, additionally paid tribute.
“Numbing to listen to of George Baldock’s passing, a person with a lot nonetheless forward of him in life as a husband, father, brother and son,” he wrote on X.
“George was tremendous particular person and incredible skilled who was admired and adored by all who labored with him.
“My prayers are along with his family members proper now. George, it was a privilege to have recognized you.”
