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Speed tribute postponed

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  1. Sports Direct Username

    Sports Direct Username Member

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    Apparently Louise Speed (widow) has requested it to take place when we play Swansea so she can be present.

    There will still be a minute's applause.
     
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    Apologies, it was on twitter from Lee Ryder and Sheilds Gazzette writer.
     
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  3. skalpel

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    Good to know there'll still be a minutes applause. Is the Swansea game in two weeks?
     
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    skalpel, Dec 2, 2011
  4. Rafa's Championship Party

    Rafa's Championship Party Well-Known Member

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    Thats fair enough, plus it will be more appropriate with it being a Welsh team, especially one nearest to where Speed was born.
     
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  5. Tino's Machine Gun

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    Fair enough. The fans will still pay tribute to him unofficially.
     
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  6. Geordie Gashead

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    Good move and understandable <ok>

    Shame the Swansea game isn't ok Sky, though, would have been nice to have the tribute when we were live on tele.
     
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    Yeah, it's after the Norwich game <ok>
     
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  8. skalpel

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    Cheers. Not too far away then, good to know she'll be there to see it anyway.
     
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  9. Colly NUFC

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    Honestly I'm vastly happier with that, particularly in knowing its got his wifes approval. The hymn, cards etc seemed a bit much when we're yet to hear from her at all, she must be in bits, and their kids.
     
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  10. Sports Direct Username

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    Nice to know the away fans will be in full support as well at Swansea. Not that Chelsea fans wouldn't, just that welsh fans would obvious have a stronger love for the guy.
     
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    A case for merging articles methinks.
     
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  12. Jerel Ifil

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    Not 'bragging' or anything, but she's at Elland Road on Saturday which is why I think this has been postponed. Agree it'll be even more appropriate if Swansea are there too. Hope it's a good 'un. <ok>
     
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  13. Merino's Ballerina Feet

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    I simply see it as an opportunity to pay two lots of respect to Speedo now.
     
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  14. Jerel Ifil

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    <ok>

    Louise must be a very brave woman to be able to do this. All credit to her and I hope she's given a real lift by the passionate fans of the two Uniteds. :D
     
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    Jerel Ifil, Dec 2, 2011
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    Is it true that he was having a homosexual dalliance?

    Genuine question.
     
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    Ciaran, Dec 2, 2011
  16. The Secret Ingredient

    The Secret Ingredient Well-Known Member

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    don't see it as bragging as both clubs hold a special place for him and you have to respect the wishes of the family
     
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    The Secret Ingredient Well-Known Member

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    sure it was,here mate you don't shock and you're not controversial you're just sad
     
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  18. Jerel Ifil

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    I know, just wanted to make sure I didn't look like I was trying to make out Leeds necessarily meant more to the family or anything just because Louise is visiting ER before SJP.

    Also I was scared of getting the **** Griffed out of me.
     
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  19. The Secret Ingredient

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    nee worries and you're safe <laugh>
     
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  20. skalpel

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    <laugh><applause>

    Also it sort of figures that she'd be visiting Leeds first: the place he started off and place he played the most matches. Have to respect somebody dealing with all of the politics at hand and visits here and there during such a crap time.
     
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