Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has been left ‘stunned and numb’ following the tragic death of his former player George Baldock. The football world was left shocked on Wednesday when it emerged that Baldock, 31, passed away at his home in Athens after drowning while swimming in his pool.

Sheffield United remains a club in mourning following the tragic death of former players George Baldock, who was found dead at his Athens home on Wednesday. An outpouring of grief has enveloped around Bramall Lane and at the club’s training grounds at Shirecliffe and the agony is felt none more so than by boss Chris Wilder.

The boy who grew up in Buckinghamshire became a hero at Bramall Lane - his death has left a club and city in shock