RIP Gary Speed

Posted on: 27 November 2011

It feels wrong to post about football today without mentioning Gary Speed. At aged 42, the Welsh national team's manager has been found dead in his home in Cheshire. It's a tragic loss, and one that has been marked with a flood of tributes on Twitter, from fans and players alike.

Speed obviously had a big impact on a lot of footballers during his playing career; I remember growing up with him, playing for teams like Leeds United, Newcastle United and Everton, amongst others. He has been heralded as a true gentleman of the sport.

Suicide is the suspected cause of death and I have heard the word depression being thrown around the Internet however they are just rumours. Whatever the reason, it is tragic nonetheless.