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By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 22: 18 AEDT, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 23: 14 AEDT, 11 November 2024 83 View comments The identity of the Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked the death of ex-Sheffield United star George Baldock has been revealed. Baldock - who was born in England but played international football for Greece since 2022 - was found dead in a swimming pool at his home near Athens on October 9, aged 31. He had been playing for Panathinaikos since joining the 20-time Greek champions from the Blades in May but remained a fan favourite back home. He played 219 times for United. United have been mourning his death since, with countless tributes paid by stars past and present at the club in the weeks following his sudden passing. The Blades faced rivals Wednesday for the first time since the incident on Sunday, and one supporter seemed to be displaying a sign on his phone reading, 'Where's Baldock? '. He can now be identified. The Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked the death of George Baldock can be identified as Brandon Pedryc (right) Pedry held a sign on his phone reading, 'Where's Baldock? ' during the Steel City derby at the weekend He was welcomed to employers River Stewards Co - who offered no comment when contacted by Mail Sport The fan in question is Brandon Pedryc, a university-educated surveyor. Pedryc works at River Stewardship Co in Sheffield, who shared news of his employment when he started working at the company. They posted on social media: 'Welcome Brandon! Brandon joined River Stewardship Company few weeks ago as our Quantity Surveyor! 'He's been out and about getting stuck in and assisting in a river clean up with our friends at Riverlution! ' They offered no comment when contacted by Mail Sport. Pedryc attended the University of Sheffield between 2019 and 2022 and was a Geography student. He is also in a relationship. His Facebook, X and Linked In accounts are believed to have been taken down.   In the aftermath of Sunday's unsavoury incident, social media was awash with users condemning the apparent actions of the fan, with Chloe Bannan, wife of Wednesday captain Barry Bannan, saying: 'That is absolutely abhorrent, and they're nothing to do with Wednesday. ' A Sheffield Wednesday spokesperson said: 'The club are aware of an image circulating on social media and roundly condemn this abhorrent act.   'We are working together with South Yorkshire Police on an immediate investigation and make it absolutely clear that there is no place in football or society for such appalling behaviour. ' Baldock made 219 appearances for United before leaving for Greece in the summer, where he passed away Sheffield United and Wednesday were facing off for the first time since the 31-year-old passed The Steel City derby is believed to be the most expensive Championship match to police  The Steel City derby is believed to be the most expensive Championship match to police and cost South Yorkshire Police £203, 000 in March 2019. Ahead of Sunday's game, South Yorkshire Police said: 'We are working closely with both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United, and the local council, ahead of this exciting derby game to ensure that everyone can enjoy the match. ' The match itself was a tense affair and required a second-half strike from Tyrese Campbell, in what was the game's only shot on target, to secure the Blades a memorable victory in the first match-up between the two clubs in over five years.   Wild celebrations greeted the final whistle in an electric atmosphere at Bramall Lane with Chris Wilder's side now level on points with Championship leaders Sunderland. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group