Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted November 27, 2011 Hot damn, here's one nobody saw coming. Gary Speed dead at 42. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted November 27, 2011 Hot damn, here's one nobody saw coming. Gary Speed dead at 42. BBC News confirms his death. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshman 31 Posted November 27, 2011 Gary Speed looked ok on MOTD Football Focus yesterday, but then http://www.bbc.co.uk...-wales-15909277 Edit - I was so shocked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted November 27, 2011 The Telegraph is reporting that he was "found hanged". Whether this was a Hutchencewank gone wrong or whether he just woke up and realised that he would have to deal with Craig Bellamy and Robert Earnshaw for the next three years of his life, idk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 27, 2011 Gary Speed looked ok on MOTD last night, but then http://www.bbc.co.uk...-wales-15909277 That is a genuine shock... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted November 27, 2011 [H]e just woke up and realised that he would have to deal with Craig Bellamy and Robert Earnshaw for the next three years of his life[...]. I can imagine one loses the will to live in such circumstances. There must have been other ways, though. Bloody murder to name one. regards, Hein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 27, 2011 Don't know whether it might be cosmic coincidence, but considering there will be inevitable speculation over the reasons for Speed's tragic death, I learned the news shortly after watching Sherlock Holmes' "The Master Blackmailer" on ITV3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted November 27, 2011 Hot damn, here's one nobody saw coming. Gary Speed dead at 42. That happened 'quickly' ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hitz 3 Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) I don't know if this is the right topic, but former Wales International and Manager Gary Speed has passed away aged 42. Suspected suicide by hanging. http://www.rte.ie/sp.../garyspeed.html Edited November 27, 2011 by Magere Hein Not quite. Post moved from "Footbal" topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted November 27, 2011 If any mod wants to spin this off as its own thread, may I suggest "Breakneck Speed" as the sub-head? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted November 27, 2011 To talk about gary Speed in this thread is highly disrespectful at such a tragic time. He should have his own thread surely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted November 27, 2011 I don't think he warrants his own thread, however, if any other mod thinks otherwise, feel free to create it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted November 27, 2011 To talk about gary Speed in this thread is highly disrespectful at such a tragic time. He should have his own thread surely! I had never heard of him until today. Looking at his stats he doesn't appear to be anything special. Besides, this time tomorrow he'll probably be exposed as a paedo of something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted November 27, 2011 To talk about gary Speed in this thread is highly disrespectful at such a tragic time. He should have his own thread surely! I had never heard of him until today. Looking at his stats he doesn't appear to be anything special. Besides, this time tomorrow he'll probably be exposed as a paedo of something... He is Wales' most capped outfield player of all time. Not sure how impressive that really is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,538 Posted November 27, 2011 This is pretty creepy, in hindsight. How do you sit down and talk about Phil Jones's positional sense when, in your head, you've already decided you're going to off yourself within 12 hours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sympathyforthedevil 11 Posted November 27, 2011 I wonder if people realise it's ironic when they say they are lost for words (as Ryan Giggs did on hearing of Speed's demise). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted November 27, 2011 This is pretty creepy, in hindsight. How do you sit down and talk about Phil Jones's positional sense when, in your head, you've already decided you're going to off yourself within 12 hours? I imagine he had no idea at that point that he was going to off himself within 12 hours - spur of the moment job if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,149 Posted November 27, 2011 I wonder if people realise it's ironic when they say they are lost for words (as Ryan Giggs did on hearing of Speed's demise). Well, at least it makes a change from "devastated". Oh wait - Former Wales teammate Ryan Giggs said: "I am totally devastated" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted November 27, 2011 I think the lost pun in there was 'lost forwards'? Correct me if I'm wrong. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philheybrookbay 439 Posted November 27, 2011 Just watched that video. As some who has chronic depression, and have been to be the point of overdose 3 times- it looks like classic depressive actions in that interview. The forced smile, the gripping of the chair halfway, the almost manic look at points. It's all hindsight of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted November 27, 2011 R.I.P gary speed . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,654 Posted November 28, 2011 Just watched that video. As some who has chronic depression, and have been to be the point of overdose 3 times- it looks like classic depressive actions in that interview. The forced smile, the gripping of the chair halfway, the almost manic look at points. It's all hindsight of course. Might be on the right track here. Nowt in the super soaraway Scum this morning to suggest massive gambling debts, women shacked up somewhere etc etc. Total shocker this one, as proven by the lack of even a unique pick on the DDP. So, we're talking frustration/pressure of work, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 28, 2011 A mate at work says there's a rumour that The Sun were poised to "out" Speed. In the week of the Leveson inquiry looking into the ethics of newspapers, if that story is true, that will not go down very well... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,149 Posted November 28, 2011 A mate at work says there's a rumour that The Sun were poised to "out" Speed. Looking for something about this, I came across a Charlton Athletic forum and discovered this gem: I wouldnt care if any cafc player or staff member was gay, they are part of our club and therefore we get behind them 200% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 28, 2011 This is pretty creepy, in hindsight. How do you sit down and talk about Phil Jones's positional sense when, in your head, you've already decided you're going to off yourself within 12 hours? I imagine he had no idea at that point that he was going to off himself within 12 hours - spur of the moment job if you ask me. Yeah, especially if the rumours of what was about to happen were true. Sad, shocking news. Saw him many times for Leeds. Top bloke and lovely off the pitch too. And while it may slightly bad timing to say such, he was well fit. RIP to a Leeds legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
