RIP Gary Speed

[Lucaaas]

Just goes to show, you can never tell how someone is really feeling based on how they come across.

I really can't get my head around this, so, so shocking.

Agreed mate. He was probably one of the most popular and likeable blokes in football. One of the only footballers that no one had a bad thing to say about him. Must've been something going on in the background for him to take his own life like that.

 

[goldie]

**** me I bet the wind was the issue.

Loved him he was a great pro and to be honest a very very good player. One of the best the permier league has ever had.

 

[TJR_NUFC]

I can't believe it, shocked is an understatement, he was part of the first Newcastle team I remember. He will always be a legend to me. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[TomTom94]

Rest in peace. Legend.
As somebody else said, shocked is an understatement.

 

[Heavy Metal Toon]

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[Jock McMagpie]

I feel sick,rip speedo! Total legend!

 

[DuD]

My sisters boyfriend just told me, I thought he was pulling my leg but went on Skysports News and saw it. So shocked, always though of him as a future toon manager.

He was only on football focus yesterday.

RIP.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Really shocked by the news ... Thoughts to his family and relatives !!!

 

[Crouching Shola Hidden Talent]

I just remember his incredible ability in the air. He was majestic at meeting the ball from set pieces. Genuinely gutted about this news. Along with Nobby he was my favourite toon player.

 

[Welshie]

I'm devastated..top guy, top player and the best manager the Welsh national team has had since Mark Hughes..What we're going to do now is a mystery, but the people I really feel sorry for are his wife and kids. RIP big man

 

[cabluigi]

I just remember his incredible ability in the air. He was majestic at meeting the ball from set pieces. Genuinely gutted about this news. Along with Nobby he was my favourite toon player.

This. Great header of the ball, and the rock in midfield when Bobby led us to the Champions League.

 

[Simply Marveaux-lous]

I really hope NUFC sanction a minutes applause for Speedo before our next home game against the russians!

A fantastic MF who graced our pitch with style! RIP Speedo

 

[Toonnut9]

This man was truly one of NUFC's best midfielders, a true professional and a great role model. He will be missed greatly! Thoughts go to the family. RIP Gary Speed!

 

[Ba's Strawberry Syrup]

Stevie Taylor on 5live now.

He sounds pretty down about it. really gutted.

 

[Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction]

Holy hell. Thats unbelievable

RIP

 

[Toon_Tiger]

:'(

 

[5 Goals 1 Hat Trick 11 Heroes-NUFC4LIFE]

I'm in complete shock , can't believe it.

Such a great player and fantastic person.

RIP

 

[PleaseNotPoll]

Watched him on Football Focus yesterday while making myself something to eat and he seemed to be looking to the future with Wales.
He discussed their group and how much they fancied beating anyone in it.
Really strange.

Superb player who seemed to go on forever.
RIP.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Stevie Taylor on 5live now.

He sounds pretty down about it. really gutted.

Talking about Saylor, think that he was our Saylor of our midfield ... played with the same passion and determination ...

 

[tommytoonAA]

This man was truly one of NUFC's best midfielders, a true professional and a great role model. He will be missed greatly! Thoughts go to the family. RIP Gary Speed!

This. Can't quite believe it!