Gary Speed Found Dead Aged 42
By Tyne-Talk
November 27 2011
Former Newcastle United player Gary Speed has been found dead at his house at the age of 42. The sad news was confirmed by the Welsh FA and Cheshire Police. Police have confirmed that the Wales Manager was found by Police in his home and that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Tragicallly reports suggest he had hanged himself.
Speed joined Newcastle in 1998 for £5.5million and was a big player for the club until he left for Bolton Wanderers in 2004. He played for Sheffield United from 2008 and saw out his playing career. He retired aged 41.
Speed went on to manage Sheffield United before being appointed as Wales Manager on 8th February 2011 and was just starting to prove his managerial skills, taking two wins from Wales' last two games against Switzerland and Bulgaria.
Cheshire Police have released the following statement confirming the sad news;
"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 kind have been informed."
Tributes are pouring in from footballers across the country;
Titus Bramble on Twitter;
"RIP gary speed. I'm in total shock. One of the greatest guys I've worked with in football. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family."
Robbie Savage on Twitter;
"I am devastated. I spoke to Gary yesterday morning and he was fine."
Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: TyneTalk (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 12:29
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Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 13:03
Very Very sad news - thought go out to his family and his two young sons.
He always came across as very friendly and welcoming when interviewed etc.
He always came across as very friendly and welcoming when interviewed etc.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Ronaldo is a diving FAG (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 13:26
RIP Gary.
Loved you at the toon and I'm sorry you're gone.
Why in the world would you kill yourself at the age of 42?
Some reports are saying he is simply dead, others saying he was found hanged.
Why don't they just tell us straight?
Loved you at the toon and I'm sorry you're gone.
Why in the world would you kill yourself at the age of 42?
Some reports are saying he is simply dead, others saying he was found hanged.
Why don't they just tell us straight?
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: LU-dacris (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 13:27
Very sad news, great bloke.
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Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: MissC (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 13:36
The minutes silence at the Swansea Villa game turned into applause and chants - Actually welled up it was quite emotional watching it.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: CNDShearerFan16 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 14:04
Horrible news. I was a big fan when he was in Toon.
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Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: davenufc (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 14:55
RIP Very sad day.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Streaky (AKA Daffs) (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 16:09
Devastated!!!RIP Not just a Leeds modern legend but a true footballing legend.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: TvA (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 18:11
So sad.. Def one of my favorite players when he played for Newcastle, and was a promissing talent in as a manager, and, from what Ive heard and seen, a nice person as well..
R.I.P Gary
R.I.P Gary
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 18:16
Very sad. A real shock. Hard to think of anything else related to football right now.
RIP Gary, sincere condolences to his family.
RIP Gary, sincere condolences to his family.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: i! (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 19:38
In absolute shock, R.I.P Gary.
Anybody see him on Football Focus yesterday? Can't believe that he's not here 24 hours later.
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Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: TOONTILLIDIE (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 20:42
I was totally shocked when I heard the news at football today as it came out of the blue, just goes to show that depression hits people so hard
Thoughts and wishes are with the family
A true legend at the Toon and all the clubs he played for
RIP Gary
Thoughts and wishes are with the family
A true legend at the Toon and all the clubs he played for
RIP Gary
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: annie (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 22:11
Shocking news. How sad, for him, and his family and friends
He was a favourite of mine when he was at Newcastle.
News at 10 on the BBC confirms he was found hanged.
What a tragedy.
He was a favourite of mine when he was at Newcastle.
News at 10 on the BBC confirms he was found hanged.
What a tragedy.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 22:31
Truly shocking news and you could have knocked me over with a feather when it popped up on SSN. Even more so when they said he had hanged himself.
Total professional and Im pleased I am going to the match on Saturday to give him the silence/applause the man deserves.
He came across as such a nice bloke with his feet on the ground. As soon as he arrived a chose him for my first goal scorer before the home games. More times than not he would come up trumps.
My thoughts are with his family. RIP.
Total professional and Im pleased I am going to the match on Saturday to give him the silence/applause the man deserves.
He came across as such a nice bloke with his feet on the ground. As soon as he arrived a chose him for my first goal scorer before the home games. More times than not he would come up trumps.
My thoughts are with his family. RIP.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Andrew The Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2011 22:45
RIP Gary Speed.
A legend of football, gone so young, was definitly a favourite of mine when he was at the toon. I really don't understand it and couldn't beleive it today when I found out.
A legend of football, gone so young, was definitly a favourite of mine when he was at the toon. I really don't understand it and couldn't beleive it today when I found out.
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Tony ~ Montana (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2011 04:04
Still shell shocked.
Good thing is i have viewed sites from many teams and no vile s-hit spouted.He was liked across the board and it really felt like football came together in shock and forgot all the bullshitte.
RIP Gary
MOT.
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Good thing is i have viewed sites from many teams and no vile s-hit spouted.He was liked across the board and it really felt like football came together in shock and forgot all the bullshitte.
RIP Gary
MOT.
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Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: mentalman (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2011 09:36
still a bit shocked by it all, its hard to take in why this would happen it just shows you that if it was depression then fame and fortune doesn't always bring you happiness!
Seeing how upset Shay Given was during the match was moving he obvioulsy was very close to a lot of people throughout football!
He was one of my favourite NUFC players and i've continued to follow his career since he left us, this has to be one of the greatest losses to british football in my lifetime!
There has been a lot said about depression in footballers in the last couple of weeks, if it was depression that caused this then it just shows how bad the problem is and hopefully clubs can start to try and help the players more!
RIP Gary
Seeing how upset Shay Given was during the match was moving he obvioulsy was very close to a lot of people throughout football!
He was one of my favourite NUFC players and i've continued to follow his career since he left us, this has to be one of the greatest losses to british football in my lifetime!
There has been a lot said about depression in footballers in the last couple of weeks, if it was depression that caused this then it just shows how bad the problem is and hopefully clubs can start to try and help the players more!
RIP Gary
Re: Gary Speed Dies Aged 42
Posted by: Greg LUFC (IP Logged)
Date: 28/11/2011 16:53
Football's biggest tragedy.
RIP Gary, enjoy your kickabout in the sky.
RIP Gary, enjoy your kickabout in the sky.
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