Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool in Athens last week and the Blades made sure to pay tribute in their first game since the tragic news

Speaking on the eve of the Leeds clash, boss Chris Wilder said that United’s players were looking forward to getting back onto the pitch after the international break and looking to honour their former teammate’s memory. “Yeah, they want to play football,” he said.

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With four goals already in the Championship this season, Hamer comes back into the starting lineup in place of Rhian Brewster at Elland Road, but Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Alfie Gilchrist and Sam McCallum drop out of the side to make way for Rhys Norrington-Davies, Harrison Burrows and ex-Leeds star Jamie Shackleton.

Sheffield United and Leeds United paid an emotional tribute to former Blades defender George Baldock during their match at Elland Road on Friday night. The fixture marked Sheffield United's first game since the tragic news of Baldock's death earlier this month.

Sheffield United will pay tribute to former player George Baldock ahead of their Championship match with Leeds United on Friday evening. Baldock was found dead last Wednesday night after he drowned while swimming in a pool at his home in Athens.