Former Sheffield United man Baldock was found in the pool of his apartment in Greece on Wednesday, as reported by national media, having left the Blades to join Panathinaikos in the summer. News of his passing has rocked the football world and a mountain of floral tributes have since been laid outside Bramall Lane.

Following the death of footballer George Baldock, flowers and tributes have been laid for the former Sheffield United player at Bramall Lane. Known by fans as "Starman", the defender helped the Blades to two promotions to the Premier League.

George Baldock’s fiancee paid tribute to “the perfect dad” after the footballer was found dead in a swimming pool in Greece. Baldock drowned in the pool of his new home in Athens, having signed for Greek giants Panathinaikos in the summer.