Dele Alli posts emotional tribute to ‘brother’ George Baldock

Dele Alli has shared an emotional tribute to his former MK Dons team-mate George Baldock.

Baldock was found dead on Wednesday last week after drowning in the pool of his villa in Greece.

The 31-year-old had moved to Panathinaikos after seven seasons with Sheffield United. 

Alli and Baldock were team-mates at MK Dons between 2001 and 2015 and shared the turf 42 times – including in the famous 4-0 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup in 2014.   

‘No words I could type or pictures I could use would ever be enough,’ Alli wrote on Instagram.

Dele Alli has shared a tear-jerking tribute to his former teamn-mate George Baldock

Alli and Baldock (centre) were team-mates at MK Dons before the former moved to Spurs

Former Sheffield United defender Baldock has died aged 31 in Greece after drowning in a pool

‘May your spirit, ambition, determination and humility live on through those who had the honour of knowing you! I love you brother and will miss you forever! 

‘My thoughts, prayers and heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace Balders.’

The football world was in shock last week after it emerged that Baldock, who made over 400 appearances in English football, had passed away.

He was discovered after his partner back home in England had been unable to get hold of him for several hours, local papers report. 

The owner of his luxury property was reportedly contacted and apparently found him unresponsive in the pool. The emergency services were called and arrived in nine minutes, but he could not be revived. 

Tests later found that he had drowned in the communal pool of his villa in Glyfada, an exclusive suburb south of Athens. 

He had been due to fly home to celebrate his son’s first birthday before he died. 

Despite being born in Buckinghamshire, Baldock has Greek ancestry and made 12 appearances for their international side.  

Baldock was nicknamed ‘Furious George’ by Sheffield United fans who loved his uncompromising style and win at all costs attitude. Supporters also called him ‘Starman’ – and sung his name to the tune of the song by David Bowie as he ran down the wing.

He started his career at MK Dons and played in all of England’s top five divisions. 

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