Gary Speed RIP [merged]

[Hazy2]

Sad news. A likeable chap, and it was only a couple of weeks or so ago I saw him doing some punditry on TV.

Apparently he was on Football Focus only yesterday.

watched it told my lad he was top player always repected. by fans. R.I.P Gary Speed.

[leewonpen]

Gary speed one of the good guys. Thoughts are with his family.

[leewonpen]

WTF! How sad is that. Hope the reports of suicide aren't true, always gives me a little less repect for the individual.

Beefy mate, to get to a point in your life where you think suicide is the only option must be the single most horrible thing you could possibly go through. As I said, thoughts go to his family.

Totally agree.

[Beefymcfc]

WTF! How sad is that. Hope the reports of suicide aren't true, always gives me a little less repect for the individual.

Beefy mate, to get to a point in your life where you think suicide is the only option must be the single most horrible thing you could possibly go through. As I said, thoughts go to his family.

I agree mate, but the thoughts of those left behind not knowing why or who caused this problem far outweighs those who have passed. It's those left behind that are left with horrible thoughts of 'Why'?

And yes, my sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to his family, it's such a tragic loss.

[Dameerto]

Shocking news. So sad.

I wonder how Bellamy will be affected by this and whether he will play today?

Will be one of the more poignant minute silences before the match today.

That's a very good point, I'd missed it in all the shock.

[guv111]

WTF! How sad is that. Hope the reports of suicide aren't true, always gives me a little less repect for the individual.

Beefy mate, to get to a point in your life where you think suicide is the only option must be the single most horrible thing you could possibly go through. As I said, thoughts go to his family.

I agree mate, but the thoughts of those left behind not knowing why or who caused this problem far outweighs those who have passed. It's those left behind that are left with horrible thoughts of 'Why'?

And yes, my sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to his family, it's such a tragic loss.

Well, hopefully he left a letter or some kind of note explaining why. It might at least soften the blow, albeit ever so slightly.

[jilsson]

R.I.P. Gary

[Ted Hughes]

WTF! How sad is that. Hope the reports of suicide aren't true, always gives me a little less repect for the individual.

Beefy mate, to get to a point in your life where you think suicide is the only option must be the single most horrible thing you could possibly go through. As I said, thoughts go to his family.

I agree mate, but the thoughts of those left behind not knowing why or who caused this problem far outweighs those who have passed. It's those left behind that are left with horrible thoughts of 'Why'?

And yes, my sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to his family, it's such a tragic loss.

Agree. It's a selfish act if you have family.

I'm hoping it's not true.

[ruralblue]

I'd have had his life. fucking waste.

Bingo lad if I could give you the biggest hug possible I would right now.

So tragic and sad. Something must have happened for someone to do this so suddenly. If it was something like a long lingering depression, surely the guy would have been in a clinic or had some help. So out of the blue indicates that something has gone suddenly wrong for the man. So very very sad, selfish, but sad.

[Beefymcfc]

I wonder how Bellamy will be affected by this and whether he will play today?

Will be one of the more poignant minute silences before the match today.

Please don't say that. Not being flippant here but I'd hate for Dalglish to be revving the boys up in the dressing room saying 'Do it for Craig, do it for Gary'. It's sounds so wrong on many counts.

I'm sure a minutes silence will be held perfectly.

[Moonchesteri]

Shocking news. RIP.

[guv111]

I wonder how Bellamy will be affected by this and whether he will play today?

Will be one of the more poignant minute silences before the match today.

Please don't say that. Not being flippant here but I'd hate for Dalglish to be revving the boys up in the dressing room saying 'Do it for Craig, do it for Gary'. It's sounds so wrong on many counts.

I'm sure a minutes silence will be held perfectly.

I didn't know Gary Speed any better than I guess the average person on MCF does, but I certainly wouldn't feel like playing football today. In fact, his death has been the low point of my weekend and I'm feeling sad now. Definitely not in the mood for football. Posting in the match thread seems pointless.

[bluebananamilksheikh]

Tragic, RIP Gary Speed

[feedthegreek]

just been on rawk apparantly bellamy as pulled out of their squad.
tweeted by his wife. it does put things in perspective, but if the match is being played
we need to win it surely.

[Ted Hughes]

There should be no 'if' about it. He has nothing to do with City or Liverpool. We didn't postpone any games when Mal or Neil Young or Mike Doyle passed away.

[mr_nool]

There should be no 'if' about it. He has nothing to do with City or Liverpool. We didn't postpone any games when Mal or Neil Young or Mike Doyle passed away.

Was just about to post the same. There's no official connection to either club.
It's very sad, but life goes on.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

Sad news. A likeable chap, and it was only a couple of weeks or so ago I saw him doing some punditry on TV.

Apparently he was on Football Focus only yesterday.

yes he was, bloody hell he must of known what he was going to do while on tv. RIP

I wouldn't be so sure. Deep depression can hit you out of the blue, changing your mood in minutes, especially if you are a chronic sufferer. I speak from experience.

To be in such a dark place that you have to end it all is so hard to understand for anyone who doesn't suffer from depression, but the thought of hanging yourself just makes me shudder even more; that seems an especially awful way to go.

It must also cause nightmares for anyone who had the misfortune to find him.....that is, if they ever manage to sleep again.

A tragic episode all round and your heart has to go out to his family. What emotions must they be going through ??

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

What the hell??? This is just bizarre. Like so many others, I always genuinely liked him as a player and he always seemed good character on interviews. Also, he had been doing quite well with Wales recently. Don't quite understand it. Must be some issues with family.

[ENIAM NAM]

There should be no 'if' about it. He has nothing to do with City or Liverpool. We didn't postpone any games when Mal or Neil Young or Mike Doyle passed away.

I agree. If Swansea are playing there should be no doubt whatsoever about our game going ahead.

[Twobob]

Was shocked, numb when I saw this on SSN - brings it all home when Given was in tears and reporters and pundits all had tears in thier eyes. Not been big on feeling loss when someone famous passes on but this has really hit, one of the most likeable footballers and new managers not to be connected to City. Today is a very very sad day.

RIP Gary, all my thoughts are with your family and children - wish there had been anouther way than this.