RIP Gary Speed

[Charlie]

Can't believe it.

 

Wales football manager Gary Speed has died, aged 42

Wales football manager Gary Speed has died at the age of 42.

 

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has told the BBC it appears Speed, the national manager for nearly a year, killed himself.

 

Cheshire Police confirmed he was found dead at 07:08 GMT at his home in Huntington, Chester. They said there were no suspicious circumstances.

 

Former Wales team mate Ryan Giggs said: "Words cannot begin to describe how sad I feel at hearing this awful news."

 

He said: "Our thoughts are with his family at what must be a very difficult time for them."

 

The FAW said: "We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family.

 

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

 

The FAW added: "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."

 

Speed, who was awarded the MBE in the 2010 Birthday Honours, leaves a wife and two children.

 

 

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"The world has lost a great man in Gary speed I'm devastated spoke to him yesterday morning why ! Why. Why !! I'll miss him so much x”

 

Robbie Savage

Former team mate, on Twitter

[ydoC]

RIP

[Ben√]

Yea, I was pretty suprised too- especially when I heard he hung himself.

[Saint Andrew]

Not into Football, but looked like he had a big impact.

 

R.I.P

[AndyIbeat]

he was pretty good to say the least.

[Father Justin]

RIP

[Apache]

RIP

[`Mo]

R.I.P, he was on football focus last night as well.

[Rbh]

RIP.

[Hugh]

Didn't seem the type

 

A sad loss

[Eleqtricity]

Thoughts go to his family, killing yourself is such a selfish thing to do. I just feel for his family/friends

[Ahd f t w]

peace lol

[LGeeZY]

Wifes are never good

RIP

[Seann]

Such a sick player for Leeds back in their hay day.