Gary Speed R.I.P.

[mh01 10]

very sad news, had the pleasure of meeting him several times & also a drink at his house, he was always a perfect gentleman, r.i.p speedo

[Jim Hardie 527]

Can't we have this thread back on the Sheffield football section - its seems more at place there rather just in the general section ?

 

Yes, and apart from the more recent connection with United:

Nigel Worthington, Brian Deane, Carl Shutt, John Pearson, Mel Sterland, Jon Newsome, David Wetherall, Lee Chapman, John Sheridan, Imre Varadi, Kevin Davies. All former team mates.

[Plain Talker 11]

I was absolutely stunned when I was told. Such a shock, and a huge loss to his family and to football.

[Speed Demon 10]

he may have had depression problems or an ugly private life, anything can trigger it off

 

coming from long term problems with depression myself, i know exactly what i am talking about

[Guest]

Sad News, Good man and an alright football player.

[carling 2011 10]

R.i.p gray from all the blades at the lane....

[Gazza58 10]

Shocked to hear this tragic news, R.I.P gary

[SpeedwayDan 10]

Tragic news. RIP Gary.

 

He was a top player who looked to have a good future in management.

 

Was only watching him on the tv yesterday morning too.

[Grandad.Malky 11]

Anyone got any ideas on why he did it

 

Buy a red top tomorrow …………… they will be full of it.

[ukdobby 224]

I feel sad someone of that age picks to do himself in,he had a good future and had started to turn the Wales team around.

Good player in his day but wouldn't call him a legend down at Lane,wasn't there long enough.

RIP GS

[billybob2011 10]

R.I.P gary wot a legend..............

[sheff71 10]

Stunned about this, just hope that it doesn't lead to days of tabloids speculating about his private life - he was one of the most respected players and men within football, and not many if any had a bad word to say about him. R.I.P.