I was deeply saddened today to hear the news of Gary Speed's tragic death. It's easy to get hysterical in these situations but you only have to listen to the phone ins and interviews today to realise that Speed really was thought of that highly by so many. I defy anyone not to be moved by the audible cracking of Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher's voices on 606 on 5live earlier this evening as they tried to round off a tribute to Speed.
I first got into football in 1995 and for more than the next ten years, he was always there, always playing well. He was one of those players everybody wanted in their team as he was undoubtedly immensely talented with a great range of passing, a good shot, excellent positional sense, impressive aerial ability for someone of his size and a tireless workrate. Perhaps more remarkably he was one of those few players who everyone liked regardless of who they supported. The likes of himself and someone like Denis Irwin are a rare breed, that player that transcends allegiance.
For anyone to lose their life at such a young age and through sheer despair is incredibly sad and just goes to show that what's going on in your life can often not have any relation to your state of mind. Condolences go out to his widow and children left behind. RIP Gary Speed.
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