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Manchester United striker Michael Owen leads tributes for Gary Speed
Wales national team manager Gary Speed tragically ended his own life this weekend at the age of 42.
Speed’s body was found by his distraught wife in their Cheshire home early on Sunday morning after he had committed suicide by hanging himself.From the outside it seemed like Speed was a man who had it all. On the field he was a retired Premier League legend who was in the process of leading Wales to their best run of results in decades. Off the field he had a beautiful wife and two young children, sadly for reasons not known to the public he decided to commit the harrowing act of ending his own life.
Speed had a status within the game unmatched by many former players. He performed consistently well for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanders and Sheffield United. Midfield workhorse Speed also had an impressive international career for Wales.
Wales coach Gary Speed commits suicide by hanging, dies at 42 – report
In arguably the most shocking news in world football this week, Gary Speed has been found hanged and dead at his home.
The possible reason which led to Gary Speed committing suicide by hanging is yet to emerge. In a statement released thanks to authorization given by Gary Speed’s family, a Cheshire Police spokesman declared:“At 7.08am on Sunday 27 November 2011, Cheshire police was informed of a sudden death at an address in Huntington, Chester.
“Officers went to the scene where a 42-year-old man was found dead. The next of kin have been informed and have confirmed the identity of the man as Gary Speed.
“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The family has requested that they are left in peace to grieve at this difficult time. A family tribute will be released at a later date but not today.
Wales Vs England: Bale's Absence Is A Massive Blow To Us - Speed
After confirming that Gareth Bale will miss the match against England, Wales manager Gary Speed has admitted that his absence will definitely be a cruel blow for a very determined Welsh side.
It has been confirmed that Gareth Bale will miss the all important clash between Wales and England this Saturday after injuring his hamstring during the Welsh training session on Tuesday. His injury came as a shock and blow to the Welsh fans who were all expecting to see their star man 'tear' England apart this Saturday.Nevertheless, Gary Speed admitted his disappointment over that matter but reiterated that losing key players is something that Wales will have to cope in order to prove themselves among the best in Europe.
Republic of Ireland vs Wales Preview
The Republic of Ireland will play host to Wales in the inaugural Carling Nations Cup game on Tuesday.
The game will be played at the newly built Aviva Stadium, and is the first senior international tournament to be hosted in Ireland.The Nations Cup is a new tournament, and will be played in a league format with all teams playing each other once. After the Republic of Ireland and Wales go head to head on Tuesday, Northern Ireland and Scotland will clash at the same venue on Wednesday.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni outlined his team’s ambition when the tournament was unveiled. “The Carling Nations Cup is a competition that we would very much like to win,” said the Italian.
The Republic manager also outlined his excitement for the tournament when speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the Wales game. “This competition provides our players with familiar and tough opponents, and the added competitive edge to the tournament is the perfect preparation for the Euro qualifying campaign,” Trapattoni told BBC Sport.