Ex-Player Thread George Baldock - RIP

[Grumpy Git]

I’m not sure if this is true, but reports from Greece are reporting the George has passed away. Awful.

Greece soccer player found dead in his swimming pool | eKathimerini.com

Greece defender George Baldock was found dead at the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens, on Wednesday night.

www.ekathimerini.com

Oxblogger tribute - https://oxblogger.co.uk/2024/10/10/george-baldock/

 

[Oxfordpete]

Just seen that very sad news if true very popular player

 

[WuTang]

Heartbreaking. I always wanted to see him play for us again, as a 30 year old fan he's the greatest full back ive ever had the pleasure to watch play for OUFC.

Rest easy George. I'm gutted.

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Wtf? This is horrible. Hope it's not true but just horrible if it is.

 

[Norwich exile]

Been reported by a number of international news sites so seems to be true. RIP young man, this is absolutely awful to hear.

The best full back I’ve seen play for the club in the 25 years I’ve been going to games.

 

[tatabanya]

Devastating if true

 

[Scotchegg]

Absolutely awful news. Thoughts go out to his family and everyone affected by the news on here. So so sad.

 

[holdsteady]

Was incredible for that first half of the promotion season before MK Dons recalled him, doubt the fourth division has ever seen a right back that good before or since.

RIP George, taken far to young.

 

[Osei Yaw]

He was a brilliant player for us and seemed very well liked. With one brother a former player and the other the club doctor then I really hope we'll do a fitting tribute at the next opportunity.

But really I just hope that somehow this isn't true. Far too young.

 

[Concretebob]

Holy crap, taken far too young! RIP

 

[Jster]

Awful news.

 

[Big Ronaldo]

Oh no. This is beyond sad.
Awful, awful news.
Great player.

 

[Followtheox1]

This is awful.

 

[Kris Grebis]

Terrible news. He made a big impression in the short time he spent at our club. Much loved and a brilliant player. RIP George.

 

[Scotchegg]

Sam Baldock is working at Brighton and was up at the Burnley game watching a Brighton loanee in their team. He is still part of the 'Oxford family' and I would hope that as a club we do all we can to support them all.

 

[ECYellow]

Absolutely devastating news.

Always spoke incredibly well and was in integral part of our promotion while he was here.

Truly heartbreaking news, if true.

 

[uptheus]

Horrendous news. Do we know what’s happened?

 

[Chrisox]

Such sad news rip young man taken far to young.

 

[Danny777]

An Oxford fan at a young age and a great player for us. Thoughts with his family. Very Sad news

 

[Cookie]

Awful news, RIP George

 

[Londox]

I just can't believe this.

The best right back I've seen play for us. Heartbreaking news.

Mental Health is sad, on paper so much going for him. I can't imagine the pain the family is experiencing. I hope the club can do our bit whether it be donations or support.

Rest in peace George Baldock.

 

[Jaboysmith]

When he played, it was the clearest level divide I have ever seen as an Oxford fan, looked like he could absolute walk into any side 2 divisions higher than us, and was just that much better than everyone else on the pitch by a distance. Rest in Peace to him and condolences to his family.

 

[Malc]

RIP George. One of my favourite players.

 

[Followtheox1]

I just can't believe this.

The best right back I've seen play for us. Heartbreaking news.

Mental Health is sad, on paper so much going for him. I can't imagine the pain the family is experiencing. I hope the club can do our bit whether it be donations or support.

Rest in peace George Baldock.

There has been no official cause of death as far as I can see?

 

[Scotchegg]

 

[Village-Yellow]

Incredibly sad news..

Really shocked to hear this..

31 is no age to leave this mortal coil..

What a player.

RIP George…. Thoughts with his family .

 

[Yello]

Absolutely shocking news, gutted. Condolences and thoughts to family and friends.
Thanks for the memories George, one of our own

 

[West Oxon U’s]

Shocking news.

Great lad. Great player.

 

[Up The Manor]

# Heart breaking news tonight .

RIP George .

# Thanks for the memories .....

 

[OxfordBoy]

Wow what a horrible, shocking thing to read, incredibly sad for his family

RIP