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George Baldock joined Sheffield United from MK Dons in 2017 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he has been left "stunned and numb" by the death of George Baldock. The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens on Wednesday at the age of 31. Baldock left Bramall Lane for Panathinaikos in the summer after making 219 appearances for the Blades, with the majority of them coming under the leadership of Wilder, who is in his second stint in charge of the club. A visibly emotional Wilder paid tribute to the right-back, who he described as a "huge personality" and key figure in the club's promotions to the Premier League in 2019 and 2023. "Obviously through your life you lose people that you love and you respect, but this just feels completely different to everybody. Everybody's just absolutely stunned and numb really. It is just tragic, " Wilder said. A fan favourite, Baldock was known as 'Starman' to Sheffield United supporters, who would often sing to the tune of the David Bowie song of the same name as the full-back raced down the right flank. "He wasn't one to grab the headlines but George was a huge personality, a huge driver, a huge culture carrier in everything we did, " Wilder added, in an interview released by the club. , external "He was a humble person. We had rows, we had bust-ups, but we were all driving it forward and after the same outcome in everything that we did. "Just even thinking about it now, families have lost a son, players have lost a brother. Those boys that went to battle with George, and he stood up to every challenge. "He was an absolute pleasure to manage. He gave his maximum in everything he did and that's what every Sheffield United fan wants. " Greece 'gave everything' for Baldock in win over England Football pays tribute after Baldock dies aged 31 Latest Sheffield United news, analysis and fan views Get Sheffield United news sent straight to your phone Wales visit Iceland in Nations League Stokes, the pitch and fast Carse - first-Test talking points Who will be England's next permanent manager? Bump, the funny, frank and heartwarming drama returns A-grade student Oly's life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly gives birth A brand new four-part stand-up comedy show A comedy series about what we can do to speed up climate change and bring a swift end to life on Earth Twisting, gripping legal drama featuring Adeel Akhtar A trial unfolds when a climate activist identifies a policeman after a fatal hit and run The inside story of the CIA New audio drama series starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris Who will be England's next permanent manager? Djokovic shocked by retirement of 'greatest rival' Nadal. Video Djokovic shocked by retirement of 'greatest rival' Nadal Stokes, the pitch and fast Carse - first-Test talking points Wales avoid relegation with first win in WXV2. Video Wales avoid relegation with first win in WXV2 Gardner takes three wickets in over against struggling Pakistan. Video Gardner takes three wickets in over against struggling Pakistan Inside Ineos & Ainslie's £100m America's Cup dream 'England's Wembley shambles a serious mis-step for Carsley' Untouchable or a support act? Ronaldo's 1, 000-goal quest continues No strikers & false nines - an experiment that ended in failure 'Starman' Baldock 'loveable, modest and unfailingly helpful' 'I was wild and messed up - I don't want others to make same mistakes' Why was 'the greatest match' so great? Relive Nadal's top 10 moments - and vote for your favourite A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards. Video Arsenal's Mead and Williamson take on Honesty Cards Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball. Video Watch: Referee awards two bizarre penalties for handball 'Football needs to adapt to help female coaches' Man City v Premier League legal case verdict - what it all means 'How Hatton's win may be key to ending golf's paralysis' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.