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Welsh manager Gary Speed was found dead at his home in Chester on Sunday morning in an apparent suicide leaving a black mark for Welsh football.
Police were called to the former Everton, Bolton, Newcastle and Sheffield United ace’s house in Chester on Sunday morning with news of his death emerging soon after.
The exact details are, as expected, hard to clarify although it is believed that 42-year-old Speed hanged himself according to The Sun.
The news of Gary Speed’s death is without doubt a tremendous blow for Welsh football, not only in relation to the fact that they have lost their current boss, but Speed’s death threatens to stifle the growing tide of confidence currently sweeping the nation football wise.
A league champion with Leeds United in 1992, Mancot-born Speed was an instantly recognizable name in British football even before taking over the reins with Wales as coach.
Under his leadership the Dragons were beginning to look like a side truly capable of making a serious push towards qualification for a major tournament once again.
Fine performances against Switzerland, Bulgaria and even England at Wembley recently epitomized the flair, guile and more importantly the self-belief pulsating through Speed’s youthful stars which consisted of the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale.
As ever In The Stands will bring forth any emerging details following the unexpected death but we take this time to send our heartfelt condolences to Gary Speed’s wife Louise, his children and all those who knew and loved a man who was, without doubt, an iconic representative of all that is good about British football; namely, hard work, dedication, professionalism as well as a love of club and country.
Rest In Peace Gary Andrew Speed MBE.
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