Memory of George is inspiring Blades

WILDER: TRAGIC HERO BALDOCK MOTIVATES OUR PREM PUSH

- BY MIKE WALTERS X@MikeWaltersMGM

CHRIS WILDER says the memory of tragic George Baldock is driving Sheffield United towards an instant Premier League return.

The Blades have the worst play-offs record in the country nine attempts, nine failures and manager Wilder is just about the only person at Bramall Lane who knows what it's like to win promotion at Wembley.

But the heartwarming tributes (right) to their former full-back, who died in Greece last October aged 31, have become a powerful motivation to rewrite history.

Fans sang Baldock's name in their adapted David Bowie 'Starman' tribute throughout Monday night's 3-0 win against Bristol City, which completed the record aggregate score in a Championship play-off semi-final (6-0). And on the players' lap of honour, holding a Greece flag adorned with their former team-mate'’s nickname and squad number, the connection was more vivid than ever.