RIP Gary Speed

bigwave1927 · Cult Status

RIP Gary Speed

Kenny · Semi-Pro Player

Really sad news. Wales have looked nice under him makes the news even more surprising I think.

Luke_C · Cult Status

It really is so, football has lost a legend but the world has lost a good, genuine human being which is becoming rarer and rarer.
RIP

pricey · Cult Status

feel sick i just don't understand met the man quite a few times just a sad sad day

drunkbishop · Top Flight Player

shocking, RIP Gary

Ashley-ccfc16' · Cult Status

absolutely devastating, you'd normally feel this way after a friend or relative dying.. going to be a massive lost for everyone.

Fletch · Cult Status

I knew Gary from a couple of dinner parties we had in Chester over the last 12 months, and a night out the day before he was announced as the Wales manager. Very sad, can't quite believe it, RIP Gary.

Besty · Cult Status

It shows how well respected he was that it has devastated the whole footballing world, not just the Welsh people or the fans of clubs he played for, but everybody involved in football and sport in general are stunned and saddened by the news. Thoughts go out to his family, RIP Gary.

benjyg · Cult Status

I dont get it he was on Football focus saturday looking pretty happy, didnt look a man with suicide in mind. RIP

redrob · Cult Status

Sad, Sad news Such a shame great man and the prospect of becoming a great Welsh manager, RIP Gary

Fletch · Cult Status

Do you know what, I know other games went ahead, but I dont feel like putting a team sheet through this week, can I suggest a weeks break in respect of Wales manager and someone I knew ?

GarethGardner · Cult Status

I dont agree with a weeks break. Thoughts are with his family at such a tough time, but its got nothing to do with this game

Riggs47 · Top Flight Player

A great shock, after seeing him on Football Focus. The reaction to his passing shows what a great man he was.

Such a sad loss - RIP Gary

-- Edited by Riggs47 on Tuesday 29th of November 2011 11:04:35 AM

Fletch · Cult Status

How about a poll on it then ?

Tezza · Cult Status

I feel very sorry for everybody who has been touched by Garry's death but, I agree with Gareth. It has nothing to do with this game.

Will you offer the same for a Nottingham Forest Manager or indeed my best friend?

Fletch · Cult Status

Perhaps yes, but as this game is largely Welsh input then I thought it may be appropriate.

GarethGardner · Cult Status

If it was an accident or something id probably agree with you Fletch (and yes it was a nice thought from you)
But (and this is the part your not going to like) I cant help but feel that suicide is the most selfish thing one human being can do. To leave loved ones to pick up the pieces. Face all the rest of the cynics who have their own, and sometimes sick opinion as to why they would do such a thing? To leave behind dependants not knowing how long they will grieve you, and what effect it will have on their lives, seems incomprehensible!!

I can only assume,(and please God, will never experience) that it has to be such a chemical imbalance inside, that you are simply not in control of your own mind! If so, could it happen to anyone?

My prayers go to his soul, and to his friends and family. I hope he can rest in peace, but having a child myself, will never understand why!

Apologies if this offends anyone at this emotional time, but I feel compelled to voice my thoughts

Fletch · Cult Status

GarethGardner wrote:
If it was an accident or something id probably agree with you Fletch (and yes it was a nice thought from you)
But (and this is the part your not going to like) I cant help but feel that suicide is the most selfish thing one human being can do. To leave loved ones to pick up the pieces. Face all the rest of the cynics who have their own, and sometimes sick opinion as to why they would do such a thing? To leave behind dependants not knowing how long they will grieve you, and what effect it will have on their lives, seems incomprehensible!!

I can only assume,(and please God, will never experience) that it has to be such a chemical imbalance inside, that you are simply not in control of your own mind! If so, could it happen to anyone?

My prayers go to his soul, and to his friends and family. I hope he can rest in peace, but having a child myself, will never understand why!

Apologies if this offends anyone at this emotional time, but I feel compelled to voice my thoughts

No, I agree with you Gareth to be honest. However I think once you get to that state then you cant see those things, even basic tasks seem difficult to manage, however, some people I'm told with depression can function on the outside quite normally but underneath they are crying out.

bigwave1927 · Cult Status

Not looking forward to Goodison on Sunday. Everton Vs Stoke. I will be there in my welsh shirt and black armband. Will you be there Fletch. Fancy a beer in the mans Honour. I will be having a beer in the Low before the Game. Look out in the lower Gladys for my welsh shirt. Gutted!!!!

Sinky2707 · Cult Status

Tragic news I was stunned when I heard the news I watched him on football focus on the saturday and he seemed in good spirits thoughts go to his close friends and family.

The circumstances around his make it even more tragic.

RIP Gary Speed

Luke_C · Cult Status

Perfect tribute tonight, Ccfc got it spot on but we played like we had 11speeds tonight, it felt so perfect but yet do sad.
Still hurting but hope he RIP

Fletch · Cult Status

bigwave1927 wrote:
Not looking forward to Goodison on Sunday. Everton Vs Stoke. I will be there in my welsh shirt and black armband. Will you be there Fletch. Fancy a beer in the mans Honour. I will be having a beer in the Low before the Game. Look out in the lower Gladys for my welsh shirt. Gutted!!!!

Hi Mate

Yes I'm intending to be there but believe it or not I'm playing vets Sunday league in Milton Keynes hope to get away for half time and up to the game blankstare

PM me your number and if Im going to be on time maybe I ca ring you ?

Fletch · Cult Status

Moving tribute today to Gary Speed, the Welsh anthem as the players came out was very special, but I welled up when Speeds dad came and stood in the centre circle for the applause, totally heartbreaking.

RIP Gary, we will miss you.

bigwave1927 · Cult Status

It was awesome mate. I was in the lower Gladys singing my heart out to the anthem crying behind my wales shirt i was holding aloft.

RIP Speedo!!!!

Fletch · Cult Status

bigwave1927 wrote:
It was awesome mate. I was in the lower Gladys singing my heart out to the anthem crying behind my wales shirt i was holding aloft.
RIP Speedo!!!!

I looked for you mate but I thought in my head you said flag so I was looking at he Welsh flag. ****e performance however !