Former Sheff Utd defender Baldock dies aged 31

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died astatine the property of 31.

The England-born Greece planetary was recovered dormant successful the swimming excavation of his location successful Glyfada, confederate Athens.

Baldock had joined Greek broadside Panathinaikos successful the summertime aft 7 years astatine the Blades.

Sheffield United expressed their daze astatine the news, saying: "The defender near the nine successful the summertime aft 7 years astatine Bramall Lane and was highly fashionable with supporters, unit and team-mates who pulled connected a reddish and achromatic garment alongside him.

"The sincere condolences of everyone associated with Sheffield United are extended to George’s household and friends."

Baldock had made 4 appearances for Panathinaikos and started successful their goalless gully with Olympiakos connected Sunday.

The Greek Super League said: "The full Super League shot household expresses its heavy sorrow for the untimely nonaccomplishment of Panathinaikos and our nationalist squad footballer, George Baldock, and extends its deepest condolences to his household and loved ones."