"It is a terrible time for both the boys," says Tony. "George has resumed training this week but no demands will be made on the lad.
"It is just a case of him getting back into the routine of training again and overcoming this tragic loss.
"We'll have a careful eye on him and make sure he is not put under too much pressure; if he has moments when he is not quite right we will give him days to spend on his own and have a quiet time.
"As they say, time is a great healer, but it is a very sad thing for two young boys to lose their father so early.
"We've all known Les a very long time and his wife Elaine and it still hasn't sunk in that someone so young and vibrant could be taken so early."
George's older brother Joe, also a goalkeeper, is currently unable to play because of a dislocated shoulder.
Also on the injured list among the young goalkeepers is Glen Jackson, who broke a hand this week.