I’ve never felt like this before’. In Greece, team-mates, colleagues and friends of George Baldock struggle to come to terms with a tragedy

Former Sheffield United and Panathinaikos defender George Baldock had told team-mates that it was "a bit s***" that he wasn't able to see his son on his first birthday shortly before his tragic death

Sheffield United and Leeds United honoured the memory of the late George Baldock ahead of their Championship fixture on Friday evening. Baldock, who played more than 200 times for Sheffield United, was found dead at the age of 31 earlier this month in Athens, Greece.

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

Leeds United and Sheffield United have paid their respects to former Blades defender George Baldock after the Greek international's tragic death. Baldock - who was just 31 - was found dead at his home in Athens earlier this month - less than five months on from his move to Panathinaikos after seven years with the Blades.

Sheffield United take on Leeds United tonight in the first match since the tragic death of former player George Baldock

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool in Athens last week and the Blades made sure to pay tribute in their first game since the tragic news