Post by craig johnson on Nov 27, 2011 14:30:04 GMT
WALES BOSS GARY SPEED DIES
Wales manager Gary Speed has been found dead at his family home in Chester, police have confirmed.
The body of the 42-year-old former Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield United midfielder was discovered this morning.
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) earlier broke the news in a statement.
He made his international debut in 1990 and went on to win 85 caps for his country - a record for an outfield player. He was captain of the national side prior to his international retirement in 2004
Speed's greatest moment at club level came in 1992 when he won the championship with Leeds, while he was twice an FA Cup runner-up with Newcastle.
Speed enjoyed a 22-year professional career which saw him make nearly 700 league appearances. He also held the record of most Premier League appearances with 535 until 2009 when goalkeeper David James overtook him.
He retired from playing in 2010 before embarking on his first managerial role with Sheffield United.
I always rated him as a player. One of footballs nice guys. RIP.
RIP
