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The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Sheffield United pay incredible tribute to late George Baldock during play-off clash after tragic death aged just 31
SHEFFIELD UNITED paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George Baldock after they booked their place in the play-off final. Baldock's name echoed around Bramall Lane after the Blades saw off a 6-0 aggregate win over Bristol City on Monday night. Advertisement 4 Sheffield United paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George Baldock Credit: Alamy 4 Sheffield United players held up a Greek Flag with 'Star Man' written on it Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Before kick-off a huge Tifo was placed over the home section with his face alongside with the words: 'Once a Blade, always a Blade.' Credit: Shutterstock Editorial was at his home in Athens in October 2024 after joining Greek team Panathinaikos FC last summer . The right wing-back And after booking their place at Wembley on May 24, Baldock's former club organised a touching tribute in his honour. All sections of the ground rose to sing "Star Man" in unison, which was a chant created about Baldock to the tune of David Bowe's iconic song during his playing days. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS And Chris Wilder's side paraded the Greek flag around the pitch at full-time to pay their own tribute. The flag had "Star Man" and Baldock's shirt number, which was No2, written in bold. Before kick-off a huge Tifo was placed over the home section with Baldock's picture alongside with the words: "Once a Blade, always a Blade." And former Advertisement Most read in Football Latest 4 Tom Davies was spotted walking with the Greek flag around him at full-time Credit: PA Goals from Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare saw the home side enjoy a 3-0 win in the second leg, adding to the comprehensive victory by the same scoreline at Ashton Gate. The Blades will face either Sunderland or Coventry in the final in two weeks time, with the Black Cats leading that tie 2-1 heading into Tuesday night's second leg. Baldock made more than 400 appearances in English football and spent seven seasons at Bramall Lane last summer. Advertisement He made 219 appearances in all competitions for the Blades, helping them to promotion to the Premier League in 2019 - and again in 2023. Baldock was found Paying tribute, his family said: "You were the most special father, fiancé, son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate and person. 'Your enthusiasm and infectious personality brought so much love to those that were fortunate enough to know you and those that adored you from the stands." Advertisement
Edinburgh Reporter
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Jordan Smith and Lawrence Shankland named in SPFL Team of the Week
Hibs goalkeeper Jordan Smith and Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland have been named in the SPFL team of the week The team was selected by Craig Fowler from BBC's A View from the Terrace Smith made a key stop and put in another impressive showing as Hibs moved a step closer to securing third place, on the same day Aberdeen lost at St Mirren, by defeating Dundee United 3-1 at Easter Road. David Gray's men now have a three-point lead with three games to play and a much superior goal difference than the chasing two. 19th December 2024 Edinburgh – Images of Lawrence Shankland taking during the Hearts 2-2 draw with Petrocub at Tynecastle. Shankland may have endured a tough season but his double in the Highlands this past weekend was crucial for Hearts as they overturned an early deficit and dismissed any talk of relegation trouble with a 3-1 win over Ross County. Falkirk's Ethan Ross was named this week's Star Man comes from Friday evening as Falkirk were able to secure the William Hill Championship trophy despite suffering an early scare against Hamilton Accies. Thanks to two goals from Ross, John McGlynn's side were able to overturn an early deficit and ultimately run out 3-1 victors. The full team is Jordan Smith (Hibernian), Lee Ashcroft (Partick Thistle), Stuart Findlay (Kilmarnock), Dan Casey (Motherwell), Findlay Marshall (Cove Rangers), Oisin Smyth (St Mirren), Mikey Anderson (Stenhousemuir), Danny Denholm (Forfar Athletic), Robbie Cole (Kelty Hearts), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian), Ethan Ross (Falkirk) (Star Man) Like this: Like Related
