RIP Gary Speed - Mod Note 292

doc_17 · 27-11-2011 02:00PM

Hardlt surprising thatthe telegraph leaked that.

Knex* · 27-11-2011 02:01PM

Shocking news, so sad and impossible to understand

TaosHum · 27-11-2011 02:01PM

Really saddened and shocked by this news. Speed was probably the most consistent player I've ever seen in a Newcastle shirt. Was an absolute pro and doing some great work with the Welsh team, was restoring pride in the jersey.

RIP Gary

ctrl-alt-delete · 27-11-2011 02:02PM

SSN have just reported the cause of death is not known now,

After earlier reporting he had been found hanged from a Chesire Police statement,

That statement has now had the hanged bit cut off it.

Columbia · 27-11-2011 02:02PM

I can't believe this news.

RIP Gary, the sport will be a poorer place without you.

rebel girl 15 · 27-11-2011 02:03PM

Gary Speed - 2nd highest PL appearances (535), 2nd highest capped Welshman (85), 133 pro goals and a 50% win rate as Wales manager

Swansea game today is to go ahead according to club officials

lordgoat · 27-11-2011 02:04PM

RIP.

A great player. Sad day for football.

RayCon · 27-11-2011 02:04PM

Shocked. Thoughts are with his family and in particular his sons

Fizman · 27-11-2011 02:05PM

Can't get over that news.

He was 42 going but looked closer to 28 in fairness. One of the few guys in football I honestly could never have said a bad word against. Tragic when he seemed like he had the managerial world at his feet. I was actually looking forward to seeing how Welsh soccer progressed under him.

RIP.

daithijjj · 27-11-2011 02:05PM

CARDIFF: Wales manager Gary Speed has died, aged 42. His death, apparently suicide, was announced in a statement from the Football Association of Wales. It added: “We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family. We ask that everyone respects the family’s privacy at this very sad time.”

Cheshire Police said there were no suspicious circumstances. A spokesman said: “At 7.08am this morning, sunday 27 November, police were informed of an incident at Aldford Road, Huntington. Officers went to the scene where a 42-year-old man was found dead. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and next of kin have been informed.”

The spokesman added that the victim had been found hanged.

The news was announced by the FAW hours before Swansea’s home match in the principality against Aston Villa. It was decided that the match should go ahead.

Speed, a former international midfielder who had two sons, was born on September 8, 1969. He scored seven goals in 85 games for Wales, a record for an outfield player and second-only overall to Neville Southall.

Captain of Wales on 44 occasions, Speed played his club football with Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers. At one stage he held the record for the most appearances in the Premier League at 535.

Speed launched into management with Sheffield United in August 2010 but stayed only four months before being appointed manager of the Welsh national team on the following December 14.

His first game was on February 8, 2011, a 3-0 defeat by the Republic of Ireland in the inaugural Nations Cup. His first competitive match was the Euro 2012 qualifier at home to England which Wales lost 2-0.

In September 2011 Wales attained their lowest ever FIFA ranking of 117th. This was followed by a 2-1 home win against Montenegro, a 1-0 away loss to England, a 2-0 home win against Switzerland and a 1-0 away win against Bulgaria. Consequently in October 2011 Wales had moved up to 45 in the world.

http://keirradnedge.com/2011/11/27/fa-of-wales-announces-death-of-wales-manager-gary-speed/

starviewadams · 27-11-2011 02:05PM

Jesus that is terrible news,condolences to his wife and children,very tough thing to deal with,especially at this time of the year.

R.I.P.

Professional Griefer · 27-11-2011 02:06PM

Awful story to wake up to today. Can't believe it.

RIP

homolumo · 27-11-2011 02:06PM

Vanbis wrote: »

WTF

My thoughts exactly. Awful shame. RIP.

barone · 27-11-2011 02:07PM

as above i only watched the man on tv yesterday with gary mac,shocked

RIP gary

Fizman · 27-11-2011 02:08PM

ctrl-alt-delete wrote: »

SSN have just reported the cause of death is not known now,

After earlier reporting he had been found hanged from a Chesire Police statement,

That statement has now had the hanged bit cut off it.

They are however saying that there are no suspicious circumstances suspected. That usually means only one thing. I think they just took away the hanged part to be a little less callous. Can't be nice having friends and family hear the word repeatedly.

El Weirdo · 27-11-2011 02:08PM

Great player. Shocking stuff.

RIP.

efb · 27-11-2011 02:09PM

He was on Football Focus yesterday.

Great player- doing good job with Wales.

Terrible the demons people have to battle on their own.

RIP Gary Speed

27-11-2011 02:09PM

A genuinely shocking piece of news.

God knows what torments the guy was going through.

Always seemed likeable, one of those softly spoken guys who never hogged the headlines but was universally respected.

RIP

Hammer Archer · 27-11-2011 02:09PM

Jesus that is shocking

RIP.

Fromthetrees · 27-11-2011 02:10PM

barone wrote: »

as above i only watched the man on tv yesterday with gary mac,shocked

RIP gary

the same, he looked in good form, such a shame
RIP

Fozzie Bear · 27-11-2011 02:10PM

thomasm wrote: »

As a Leeds fan he was a hero of mine growing up. Speed, Batty, Mcallister and Strachan one of the best midfields ever in the premiership. RIP

Same as that. So many happy memories of him in the Leeds shirt during the early 90's and that huge mop of curls he had for a few seasons.

Shocked does not come close to describing it.

RIP

DirkVoodoo · 27-11-2011 02:11PM

RIP. A class act and a true professional.

McGrath5 · 27-11-2011 02:13PM

RIP

fred funk }{ · 27-11-2011 02:14PM

Terrible news. I'm totally shocked.

banie01 · 27-11-2011 02:15PM

RIP Gary Speed!
A player who's name I never enjoyed seeing on the opposing team sheet, because you always knew he was going to give 110%!
One of the most consistent and hardest working midfielders of his generation and the 1st player to hit 500 premiership appearances
And on the way to becoming a great manager.
A big loss!
My condolences to his family and friends!

steelcityblues · 27-11-2011 02:16PM

Shocking to hear.

Fine midfielder, and looked liked he knew what he was doing with Wales.

Will be very hard for the likes of Bellamy and Allen to play today.

Mayo Exile · 27-11-2011 02:18PM

Fozzie Bear wrote: »

Same as that. So many happy memories of him in the Leeds shirt during the early 90's and that huge mop of curls he had for a few seasons.

Shocked does not come close to describing it.

RIP

Yes. RIP. A core part of that 1992 league winning side. Just before 1pm Sky News were running a video clip of him and Gary McAllister shaking hands on the sideline just before a Wales v Scotland match. The friendliness between the two was clear to see.