Wales manager Gary Speed confirmed dead Wales football manager Gary Speed died.
His death was confirmed in a statement by the Football Association of Wales.
The statement said: "We extend our sympathies and condolences to the family. We ask that everyone respects the family's privacy at this very sad time."
Speed took over the Wales job in February, and earlier this month, said the side's rapid improvement had exceeded all expectations.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15909277
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THE LOSS OF A TRUE FRIEND
Simon Grayson has expressed his shock at the loss of "a true friend" after learning of the passing of our former player Gary Speed.
Simon signed schoolboy forms with Leeds United on the same day as Gary and the pairing's friendship dates back over 25 years.
"It is an unbelievably sad day," said Simon, who was stunned to see the reports on Sunday morning.
"Speedo was a true friend and a very, very popular man.
"Our sympathies are with Louise, his children, his dad, and all his family.
"We signed on the same day and played in the youth and reserve teams together.
"We also did all our coaching badges together. He was a good friend and this is a very sad day.
"Gary was such a popular person and this is a hard time for everybody."
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Wales manager and former Everton captain Gary Speed has died at the age of 42.
The announcement was made on Sunday afternoon by his employers at the Football Association of Wales.
Speed, a boyhood Evertonian, joined the Blues in 1996 from Leeds United and made 65 appearances, scoring 18 goals before departing for Newcastle United in 1998.
Chief Executive Robert Elstone said: “It is with the very deepest of regret that we have today learned of the passing of Gary.
“Gary was a popular player during his time here at Goodison Park and on behalf of the Board of Directors, management, players, staff and fans of Everton I would like to extend our sympathies to his family at this extremely difficult time.”
Speed also played for Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United in a long and distinguished career as well as making 85 appearances for Wales.
Members of Everton's current squad have been paying tribute to Speed on Twitter.
Tim Cahill was first to Tweet, he said: "Gary Speed was the ultimate pro on and off the pitch. So sad to lose someone so special to football, friends, fans, family Rest in Peace mate."
Everton captain Phil Neville added his thoughts: "Horrific news about Gary speed my thoughts and prayers are with his family."
And Blues striker Louis Saha said he was 'destroyed' after hearing of Speed's passing.
He Tweeted: "Absolutely destroyed by the news. Love the guy and everything he represents as a professional. All my Prayers go to the Speed family. Strength."
http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2011/11/27/gary-speed-dies-aged-42Newcastle
The board, manager, staff and players of Newcastle United FC are today deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Gary Speed.
Gary was an inspirational and much-loved player at Newcastle United during his time with the club from 1998 to 2004, making 285 appearances and scoring 40 goals. He was an excellent servant to the club, the ultimate professional, and an exceptional role-model for younger players.
Gary will be deeply missed by everyone at Newcastle United. Our condolences go out to his family at this very sad time.
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Captain Pays Tribute To Speed
Bolton Wanderers captain Kevin Davies has paid tribute to Gary Speed after it was announced on Sunday that the Wales national team manager had passed away.
Davies said: "It's very much a shock and I'm finding it hard to come to terms with it all.
"I had Ivan Campo and Stelios ring me earlier today - they were upset and wanted to offer their condolences to Gary's family. It's like a bad dream.
"I was a room-mate with Gary when he was at the club. He is a legend in football and what he achieved with Bolton was fantastic.
"He was very good in the dressing room and he got along with everyone. He was the ultimate professional, a born winner who always gave his all.
"While he was with Bolton he started taking his coaching badges and being the type of person he was, we knew that he would succeed in that part of the game, and he was starting to forge out a successful career as a manager.
"He was such a popular player, not just at the clubs he represented but the whole football world in general. Everyone has been saying what a great guy he was and that he always had time for people.
"It's a sad day for football."
http://www.bwfc.co.uk/page/General/0,,1004~2529781,00.html
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Sheffield United Club Statement
Everyone at Sheffield United Football Club is shocked to hear of the death of former player, coach and manager Gary Speed.
Gary made his debut for the Blades on New Year's Day 2008 in a 0-0 draw against Wolves. He retired as a player in the summer of 2009 but continued his career in the game by taking up a coaching role at Sheffield United.
Three games into the 2010/11 season Gary replaced Kevin Blackwell as manager before moving to manage the Wales national team in December 2010.
Sheffield United director Scott McCabe said: "This is devastating news. All the thoughts and prayers of the board of directors and staff at the club are with Gary's family at this very sad time."
Former playing colleague now player coach with the Blades, Chris Morgan: "I just cannot believe that Gary has died. He was extremely popular at Bramall Lane both as a player and in a managerial capacity with all the lads. His death is a very sad loss."
http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2529644,00.html
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