<![CDATA[Ontheminute.com Football Forum - R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> 2011-11-30T20:27:11Z PunBB http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/topic/4585/rip-gary-speed-wales-boss-speed-dies-aged-42/ <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Former Wales forward John Hartson shares his memories of Gary Speed on ITV4. He said: "I first met Gary Speed when I was 11 years old when I was on trial with Leeds. He heard that there were a few Welsh lads on trial and he came over and said 'hello'.

"I then made my Wales debut at 19 and he looked after me and made sure that I settled in well. He was a great fella and it's such a sad loss. A waste. It's devastating and I really can't believe it."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-30T20:27:11Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10601/#p10601 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Stoke manager Tony Pulis has paid tribute to countryman Gary Speed following the Wales manager's death on Sunday. "There's been a lot of tributes to Gary, and rightly so, he was a smashing person," he said.

"First and foremost a great, great footballer. As a family man , I wouldn't know, I didn't know his wife or his two children, but he spoke very fondly of the boys and taking them away to games. It's tragic. The football world has lost not just a good man but a good football man as well.

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-30T11:19:48Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10599/#p10599 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Newcastle United have confirmed the arrangements they have put in place ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture with Chelsea to pay tribute to Gary Speed.

The official match programme will carry a picture of Gary on the front cover, as well as containing a four-page tribute.

Prior to kick-off, a singer will lead the 52,000 capacity crowd in a rendition of the famous Welsh hymn, Bread of Heaven.

Whilst the hymn is sung supporters in the East Stand will be asked to hold up black and white cards which will depict the number 11, the shirt number Gary wore whilst at United. Upon completion of the hymn, a minute's applause will be observed.

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/6/ 2011-11-30T11:18:48Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10598/#p10598 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> From Bobby Gould :

"10 players have contacted Sporting Chance clinic since the the death of Gary Speed Any of you lads need HELP out there just contact me ASAP"

"to those '10' players out there ! Lad's I have got the'T' Shirt ,been there seen it done it .Just you & me DM if you want or get my numbers."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-30T09:43:35Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10596/#p10596 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Just tweeted by Ronnie Irani:

"10 players have contacted Sporting Chance clinic since the the death of Gary Speed. Incredible."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-30T09:23:16Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10593/#p10593 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Blakburn striker Jason Roberts:

"On the way to Cardiff and Gary Speed is still very much on my mind...I hope his Families privacy is respected..My Prayers are with them!!"


Manchester United and Coventry legend Dion Dublin:

"I just cannot comprehend the news about Gary Speed !! I am just .... I don't know what I am ? Its so so sad , what a total legend !!! 42 !!"

"2day feels empty, just nothing in my head apart from memories of Speedo ! I cannot stop thinking about him! 42 years old !!"

"Speedo ... "U were a WARRIOR Sir" !! OMG I'm so so upset !!"

"I'm having waves of emotion and can't control them !!! I just can't except its happened !!!"


Former Sunderland star Michael Gray:

"I was at the @bbc5live studios when the shock news came through about gary speed. My thoughts go out to his family. A true gent. RIP gary"

"My 5000th tweet goes to GARY SPEED.. A true professional, a great guy who will be sadly missed but never forgotten..#RIP,GARYSPEED #LEGEND"


Nottingham star Matthew Derbyshire:

"RIP Gary speed one of footballs true gentlemen . Ule be sadly missed ."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-29T08:05:08Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10589/#p10589 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> More from Twitter:

Wolves midfielder Jamie O'hara:

"Just heard about gary speed what a shame, fantastic player and was doing really well with whales RIP and send condolences to his family"

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-29T07:59:38Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10588/#p10588 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Speed's family overwhelmed by support

The family of Gary Speed have said that they are 'overwhelmed by the support' they have received since the death of the Wales boss on Sunday.

Read more: http://www.ontheminute.com/news/news.php?news=35424

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T20:14:20Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10587/#p10587 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> McAllister shocked at the death of Speed

Gary McAllister has expressed his shock at the death of his former Leeds United team-mate Gary Speed.

Read more: http://www.ontheminute.com/news/news.php?news=35423

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T20:10:12Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10586/#p10586 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Former Newcastle manager and player Alan Shearer "is still numb" at the tragic death of Gary Speed who he describes as one of his "best friends." "I'm still numb and still shocked like everyone else is - you read things in the newspapers, but this doesn't happen to one of your best mates," Shearer said.

Alan Shearer on Gary Speed: "I'm so sad and shocked and feel for Louise and his two boys and his parents. I can't imagine the pain they are going through. It's just hard, really difficult."

Alan Shearer on Gary Speed: "I was with him on Saturday afternoon, watching the Stoke Blackburn game, and was arranging next weekend he was coming up with his wife to stay at my house, we were going to various charity dinners on Friday and Saturday. I left the studio, shook his hand at about half two and I went to Old Trafford to watch the Manchester United Newcastle game. I shook his hand and said see you next weekend. Unfortunately I won't."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T20:05:38Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10585/#p10585 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> David Beckham, at an LA Galaxy press conference in Jakarta, said about Gary Speed: "He was an amazing and talented player, one who had a glittering career, and he had just started a great career in management.

"On behalf of myself and everyone at LA Galaxy, we would like to send our love and thoughts to his wife, children and family because it is a sad time to lose a man like this."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T14:24:24Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10584/#p10584 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Everton manager David Moyes pays tribute to Gary Speed: "Gary was a great servant to Everton during his time at Goodison and myself and the rest of the squad were as shocked as the rest of the footballing world when we heard the news.

"It's hard to understand and obviously the thoughts and prayers of everyone connected with the club are with the family at what is a very difficult time."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T13:04:10Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10583/#p10583 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Wales and Spurs winger Gareth Bale pays his tribute to Wales manager Gary Speed: "It was a massive shock, I don't think anybody ever thought anything like this would happen. Everyone is devastated and it is a massive loss to everyone in football.

"It is a tragedy, everyone still can't get their head around it and all our condolences go out to his family and his kids.We were on the up, he changed the way we play and the whole mentality of our game. It is a massive loss, but we will try and carry on the best we can in his honour."

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T13:00:24Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10582/#p10582 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Spurs defender Kyle Walker has described working with Gary Speed as a young player at Sheffield United as a privilege: "I heard the news yesterday morning when my mum called me and I was gutted.

"I worked with him at Sheffield United where he was a coach and it was a big step for me in my playing career. He was exactly as he came across, he was fantastic and it was a privilege to know him," he said.

]]> http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/user/3/ 2011-11-28T13:00:03Z http://www.ontheminute.com/forums/post/10581/#p10581 <![CDATA[Re: R.I.P Gary Speed - Wales boss Speed dies aged 42]]> Football League chairman Greg Clarke on Gary Speed: "Gary's death at such a young age is an absolute tragedy and the thoughts of the Football League and its clubs are with his family, friends and all his colleagues at the Football Association of Wales.

"He was a model professional throughout an exceptional playing career and, as expected, he had quickly become a manager of huge potential. Gary was held in great esteem throughout the domestic game and his passing is a great loss to football in both Wales and England."

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