Gary Speed dead

[Fredo]

Just watched Robbie Savage's interview on the beeb. :-(

[ChesterDave]

The sad reality is that many people in this country like that sordid gossip. Even if the press get taken down it doesnt change the fact the 'everyday' folk on the street revel in the exposing of other peoples secrets so they can gloat and mock.

Taking the press down a peg or two won't change that

[Ben_Itez]

Stories surfacing now about how the tabloids had a story on him. Lowest of the low, utter scumbags.

If thats true then the leveson inquiry will be very very interested in that. The press in this country are ****ing scum.

Too ****ing right.

I had been wondering all day whether this could be down to some story the hacks have got.

I really hope it's not the case

Me too as there didnt seem any outward signs of depression etc, not one person who knew him has mentioned it.

Less arguing guys I think this thread should be left purely for people to offer respect and condolenseces for Gary Speed.

If the press are behind this then it is the last in a line of horrendous discoveries about the true goings on in our tabloid press, and something needs to be done.

Absolutely. Obviously we don't know exactly what's gone on but the tragedy is that Gary Speed felt that he simply couldnt live on this earth anymore. Absolutely tragic and perhaps if it is to do with a tabloid expose then it will be one step too far for the gutter press in this country and action will be taken.

[Liverpool]

im not a fan of a silence before football matches, but todays really got to me and was a fitting tribute

[truefan999]

As a University academic there has been student suicides at every institution I have worked (no causal link before you quip).

I have learned that you never spot the ones who kill themself. Why? The ones who moan and threaten it never do. They are just attention seekers and lack the fibre and fortitude to actually kill themself.

To actually take your life is a massive step and needs a high degree of character and fortitude. Think of trying to slash your wrists, or jump in front of a train or hand yourself. Every fibre of you stops you from doing this. To overcome this requires real determination and guts.

So those who actually commit suicide are usually those of strong character and not the type to whinge about how they are going to commit suicide.

They are usually also the type that do not and will not seek help for their problems because they have strong character and do not wish to feel weak or small.

And what causes them to kill themself? Usually because the pain of being alive is so much more unbearable than the thought of killing themself. Yes it leaves grieving loved ones behind.

But to criticise someone who commits suicide is as sick as the person who killed themself. Except one could not help it. The other is a nasty grade a little ****.

[McDermotX]

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Hugo Viana

[IN_RAFA_WE_TRUST]

The Football Association of Wales are sad to announce the death of the national team manager Gary Speed.

We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family.

We ask that everyone - especially the media - respects the family's privacy at this very sad time.

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Gary was appointed one year ago and was given the brief to prepare the Wales senior squad for qualification to the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil. During his year in charge, the results and performances in the final European Championship qualifiers and friendly games suggested that there were strong grounds for optimism that the team could challenge for a place in the finals in three years time.

As a player, Gary had an exemplary career. A versatile player who could feature in midfield as well as defence, he won 85 international caps over a period of fifteen years between 1990 – 2004 before retiring at the end of Mark Hughes’ time as manager. Many felt that he still had further international years in him, but he used the time to continue his club career, eventually making more than 750 first team appearances.

Born in Mancot in Flintshire, he was a star schoolboy player and was signed by Leeds United in 1988, making his debut as a nineteen year old. His eight-year stay at Elland Road saw the club win the First Division Championship in 1982 and he also featured in a League Cup Final defeat in 1996.

He then had a short spell of eighteen months with Everton after a £3.5m move, but it was with Newcastle United from 1998 onwards that he came-into his own as a senior player, with more than 200 Premier League appearances and becoming part of the side that reached FA Cup Finals in 1998 and 1999. The side managed by Bobby Robson and including Alan Shearer. It was one of the great sides from that famous club.

Gary’s final clubs were Bolton Wanderers (2004-08) and Sheffield United (2008-2010). He began to mix playing with coaching and when Kevin Blackwell was sacked as Sheffield United manager at the start of the 2010-11 season, Gary was appointed as his successor. However, after only a few months in the post, he was linked to the vacant Wales managerial position and given permission to talk to the FAW. This he did and was appointed to the post in December 2010.

All at the FAW admired Gary’s passion for the job and task of taking the team back up the European and World rankings. With the qualifying dates for the next World Cup group agreed only last week in Brussels, there was much to look-forward to over the next few years.

That this tragedy should have overtaken someone so young and talented is a huge loss not only for his family and friends but a nation as a whole.

FAW Chief Executive, Jonathan Ford said: ‘I, and all of the football family of Wales, am devastated by the news of Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family at this difficult time.’

FAW President, Phil Pritchard added: ‘I am completely shocked by this terrible news and my thoughts are with his family. We will do whatever we can as an association to help them in this difficult time.’

All our thoughts are with his family and this sad time.

[McDermotX]

Shay Given was in tears after the minutes silence/applause in the Swansea game

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[BringbackBiscan]

Really hope this isn't true. His wife and kids don't need this to be coming to light now, and it will if it's true.

The worse thing's the rags will now make a mint from his death and around and around we go.

[IN_RAFA_WE_TRUST]

Looks like alot of people liked him, we're almost set to break the most users online record again, if another 30-40 people come online.

[Spanishfly]

The forum is in the first page on google search, so are other lfc ones!

[IN_RAFA_WE_TRUST]

The S** newspaper denied online accusations.

A message on the paper’s official Twitter account read: “No truth in this story. The S** was not investigating Gary Speed in any way.”

If there was a story, they will have got rid of it fast.
Wouldn't do them any good in any way.

[IN_RAFA_WE_TRUST]

most users online record has been broken. 481.

[IN_RAFA_WE_TRUST]

Gary's online book of condolence. gary-speed.gonetoosoon.org