
27th November 2011 Leeds United fans have spoken of their shock and sadness at the death of the club's former player Gary Speed, as they gathered at Elland Road to pay tribute to the Wales football manager. Cheshire Police found Speed, 42, dead at 07:08 GMT on Saturday at his home in Huntington, Chester. There are no suspicious circumstances. He began his playing career at Leeds after coming through the trainee ranks, and was part of the side that won the last Football League title in 1992, before the introduction of the Premier League. The BBC's Ed Thomas spoke to some supporters who shared their memories of a man much admired as a player and as a person. GARY SPEED FACTFILE: * 1969: Born 8 Sep, Mancot, Flintshire * 1988: Signs with Leeds and makes debut age 19 * 1992: Wins First Division with Leeds. Makes 312 apps * 1996: Moves to Everton for £3.5m. Makes 65 apps * 1998: Joins Newcastle for £5.5m. Loses two FA Cup finals * 2004: Joins Bolton for £750000 * 2006: First player to make 500 Premier League appearances * 2007: Elevated to first-team coach at Bolton. Becomes only player to have scored in every Premier League season (later matched by Ryan Giggs). Joins Sheffield United on loan * 2008: Joins Sheffield United permanently for £250000 and moves into coaching * 2010: Retires from playing, appointed Sheffield United manager in August. Becomes Wales boss in December * 2011: Wales defeat Norway 4-1 in November, his fifth win in 10 matches RIP Gary Speed.
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