Gary Speed death rumours: Happily married to wife Louiseand wasn't depressed

Found through his wife at the family home, inquest told

Flags flying in half-mast with Welsh Assembly constructing within Cardiff

Supporters leave flowers, shirts and scarves outside his home and furthermore at the grounds wherehe accustomed to play

Ryan Giggs: 'Words cannot describe how I feel'

Wife Louise 'just doesn't understand' Speed's suicide

She says couple hadn't argued before Wales boss hanged himself

By Keith Gladdis and also James Tozer along with Rob Cooper

Updated: 20:59 GMT, 29 November 2011

The appalling moment when Gary Speed's wife discovered the actual Wales football manager hangedfrom their property may be dramatically revealed through police.

Louise Speed known as an ambulance from 7am in Sunday following discovering his apparentsuicide as well as was given first-aid assistance as paramedics rushed towards the house.

Today an inquest ended up being informed the trigger of your 42-year-old's death had provisionallybeen given as hanging, using police treating it as non-suspicious.

Policestand outside Warrington Coroner's office throughout the opening with the inquest in to the deathinvolving former footballer Gary Speed. Your Wales manager was found hanged with his residencethrough his wife, your inquest was told

Uniformed cops accompanied the ambulance crew for the Speeds' £1.5million property nearChester where these folks were joined simply by Detective Inspector Peter Lawless with 8.30am,your hearing was told.

'Mr Speed had been found by simply his wife that had known as the ambulance service as well aswas offered with guidance what to do just before their own arrival,' he told Warrington coroner' scourt.

Asked by Cheshire Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg whether there were any suspicious circumstances,he replied: 'Given my assessment at the scene and knowledge which I have to date, I am certainlynot investigating this like a suspicious incident.'

Coroner's officer Nicholas Hargreavessaid: 'Mr Speed died in his homeaddress upon November 27. We areawaiting reports from the submitmortem.

'The pathologist Dr Sally Ann Hales hasprovided the provisional trigger ofdeath as hanging.'

No family members were existing in theten-minute hearing with which theactual former Wales manager'scomplete name was handed as GaryAndrew Speed, and his awesomeaddress as Huntington Hall,Huntington, close to Chester.

He ended up being described as being a'sportsman'.

GarySpeed's former agent and best man Hayden Evans addressed your press outside Speed's houseinside Chester. He questioned that the family end up by yourself to be able to grieve regarding his orher loss

Mr Hargreaves gave evidence he have been identified simply by his 41-year-old wife inside a signed

statement in order to police. Zero further details were given associated with the circumstancesleading as much as Speed's death.

The inquest ended up being adjourned to January 30 next season through which period Det InspLawless mentioned however expect to get completed his investigations.

That is anticipated to become able to involve specially trained officers talking to members of Speed'sfamily, including his a couple of sons, Ed, 14, and also Tommy, 13.

The coroner advised the packed hearing: 'I am aware that there's fantastic Press curiosity on thiscase and I would request the Press do respect the particular privacy with the family in what isobviously a very tough time pertaining to them.'

Respect: Players, officials as well as fans maintain any minute's silence in memory associated withGary Speed prior for you to the Carling Cup Quarter Final in between Cardiff city v BlackburnRovers at the Cardiff city Stadium

Around the nation players showed their respects - here Nottingham Forest and also Leeds Unitedplayers applaud the late Gary Speed in the particular program of their own npower Championshipmatch

Leedsfans informally display their affection for your man they knew as Speedo. He began his professiontogether with Leeds United older 19

Earlier a family buddy had insisted which Speed had not been depressed along with we had notargued with his wife just before his death.

His agent and finest man Hayden Evans stated the actual ex-player has been 'happily married' alongwith that will his widow had been bewildered through his suspected suicide.

'They were happily married as well as any person that knows all of them will tell you that,' he added.'This is the reason it is a mystery.

'We genuinely from the moment don't possess any clue in any way what is mainly responsible for italong with I are already with most the family all day.

'Everybody is actually asking exactly the same issue as well as no one posseses an answer. We'realmost all inside shock.'

Speed had appeared happy because he left the particular BBC studios throughout Salford aboutSaturday afternoon right after filming Football Focus, posing pertaining to photographs usingdelighted fans.

Yesterday, as tributes towards the popular Welshman continued for you to pour throughout throughthroughout the sporting world, police were preparing for the delicate job of talking with his 40-yea--old wife and their a pair of teenage sons.

Gary Speed, with his wife Louise, earlier this comingyear at Shay Given's fashion Kicks event held in Lancashire County Cricket Club

As these people struggled to arrived at terms using his death, Mr Evans spoke regarding how theyended up 'overwhelmed' from the outpouring associated with sympathy over yesteryear 24 hours.

'Gary's family members would sincerely just like by means of thanking all the those whom have sentmessages involving condolence and also tributes as for you to what can end up being a extremelytough time,' mentioned Mr Evans.

Speaking outside involving the family's home, he added:'They are already overwhelmed through the assistance -it really has helped. A Person could imagine how Louisewill be feeling.'

A pile involving tributes including flowers, footballsalong with soccer shirts was growing in the gates afterthe particular star's drive last night like a steady streamof fans came to spend their respects.

Officials at the Welsh Football Association promised for you to support the loved ones and offerthese people the 'shoulder to become able to cry on' inside the coming weeks.

Chief executive Jonathan Ford said: ''I've simply no comprehension of why it happened, I have simplyno idea the answer and also I don't consider we ever will.

'At as soon as our thoughts aren't with this - they might be together with Gary's family.

'He was obviously a family members man, he loved his wife along with children.

'We is heading to do whatever we are generally in a position to to assist Louise and the boys.'

Both Speed's sons tend to be promising sportsmen, 14-year-old Ed is a accomplished footballer andalso his 13-year-old brother Tommy any keen boxer.

Shocked fans with the clubs Speed represented more than his long career - including Leeds United,Everton, Newcastle and also Bolton Wanderers - left photographs, shirts as well as bouquets offlowers outside their grounds.

At your Welsh Assembly constructing throughout Cardiff, flags had been flying with half-mast.

Cheshire Police confirmed which Speed's death ended up being undergoing treatment as 'non-suspicious'.

An inquest will possibly be opened and also adjourned these days within Warrington.

Friends get advised how he seemed happy as well as planning for the long term when he appearedas a guest about Football Focus which usually has been filmed within Salford in Saturday - a freeassociated with charge account borne out through the photograph regarding him beaming alongsidea new delighted fan.

It had been taken because he walked out in the studios together with former teammate GaryMcAllister at 2.30pm.

And yet right after 7am on Sunday, his wife is actually understood to possess discovered his entirebody hanging within the garage associated with their particular home.

Louise, 40, was obviously a continuous figure associated with assistance throughout his career.

Speed's mothers and also fathers Roger along with Carol were being comforted simply by family andalso friends at his or her neat semi-detached house within neighborhood Queensferry.

A good friend said: 'The loved ones are usually way too upset to be able to say something as of thisterrible time.'

Scroll down to see video of Speed's final physical appearance on Football Focus

RIP

Gary: the ground outside Elland Highway stadium is roofed together with floral tributes to becomeable to Gary Speed left simply by Leeds United fans

Payinghis or her respects: Fans at Leeds United's ground Elland Street display his or her grief in formerplayer Gary Speed's death

Shirts,flowers as well as scarves were among the tributes left round the Billy Brember statue outsideElland road stadium

Tributes: Hundreds of tributes such as photographs, shirts along with bouquets associated withflowers are already left at the Elland road ground

Rest in Peace: Mourners leave flowers with Gary Speed's house within Cheshire, left. Right: adecorated T-shirt will be left around the ground as tributes they fit at the Billy Bremner statueoutside Elland Road

Prime Minister David Cameron described the particular a response to Gary Speed's death as'incredibly moving'.

He said: 'I had been watching Match Regarding the Day last night as well as watching people,crowds, absolutely silent along with footballers revering his memory.

'I believe it continues to be very moving. Obviously here inside the north, exactly where he playedfor therefore many in the iconic teams, I understand he meant an enormous total folks andindividuals feel very, very sad about his behalf and furthermore on his family's behalf.'

During Football Focus in BBC1, Speed talked enthusiastically concerning his team's improvingfortunes and his awesome hopes for success throughout Globe Cup qualifying matches next year.

Presenter Dan Walker, who spent four hours on / off camera along with him, said: 'He was as bubblyas I've recognized him. He has been referring to his kids, how they were actually coming on, as wellas discussing playing golfing subsequent week.

Thefinal picture: Gary Speed poses using a fan in the BBC studios within Salford because he recordedMatch of the Day. hours later he was discovered dead

'Even tiny such issues as how he'd just got straight into Twitter. It's awful to always be able tobelieve somebody that had been thus gifted and so well liked using the all his lifestyle to appearforward to always be able to continues to always be able to be cruelly removed. He is at such a goodmood about the present and mentioned he'd like to return prior to Christmas.'

A guide associated with remembrance was opened in the FAW headquarters throughout Cardiff aswell as hundreds queued up to signal it.

Speed's assistant manager Raymond Verheijen mentioned his boss was 'adored' through Wales starssuch as Gareth Bale, Craig Bellamy along with Aaron Ramsey.

He said: 'I bear in mind him as an attractive person, a really steady individual filled with energy.

'Every moment he stepped in in order to a space he energised your place. A Person could start to seethe players adored him. they really researched in order to him.

Payinghis respects: Former Everton player Graeme Sharp looks at tributes left outside regarding the gatesto Goodison Park

Mourning football fans depart tributes to end up being able to Wales boss Gary Speed around the

gates to be able to Everton's Goodison Park stadium

Tributes sit outside Bramall Lane, the residence of Sheffield United, within memory of former playeras well as manager Gary Speed

A fanlays a new Welsh flag outside Bramall Lane, Sheffield

Heartfelt tributes to always be able to Gary Speed outside the Sports direct Arena, Newcastle

Neverforget: Any Newcastle scarf is actually tied for the entrance in order to Speed's Cheshire home

Respects: a e-book regarding condolences insidememory associated with Gary Speed will be opened at the Football associated with Wales officeswithin Cardiff

'He was the actual perfect illustration of practice what you preach and the players truly adoptedhim.

'When we sat down together with one player pertaining to individual talks you could see how openup the players were for you to tune inside to his advice.'

Speed went towards the same university as former England star Michael Owen, HawardenSubstantial School, exactly where he met his long term wife.

Yesterday staff there paid out tribute, stating he had regularly taken the actual time as well aspower to return as well as assist inspire pupils.

'He remained in get in touch with with the institution and has been generous inside giving of histime and power to go to any variety of presentations,' mentioned head teacher Roger Davies.

'As manager of our own national team, Gary presented himself as a superb role model for youryoung adults in our community.

Robbie Savage, which played alongside Speed regarding Wales, mentioned his former teammatehave been ribbing him in Saturday about his visual appeal in Strictly come Dancing.

'I just can't think it,' stated Savage. 'He ended up being my mate as well as he's gone. I've got reallynear to Gary in the last few a extended time - the guy is a trooper, he's left a pair of gorgeous kidsbehind along with a lovely wife. He had everything.

Players and also fans held the minute's silence inside memory of the Wales manager prior to thematch among Swansea city and also Aston Villa

Respect: The Actual Kop falls silent as Manchester Town and Liverpool players spend his or herrespects for you to Gary Speed prior to his or her Premier League match

FOOTBALL STARS PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO SPEED ON TWITTER

Gary Speed's former teammates along with opponents have been having to always be able to paytribute for you to him after he has been discovered dead on Sunday.

Rio Ferdinand tweeted: 'RIP Gary Speed - a fantastic professional. By Absolutely No Means knew

him but seemed a new real decent fella. Thoughts venture out to the family members at adevastating time. '

Joey Barton said: 'Really felt with regard to Shay Provided there. Understand he was really near toSpeedo. Extremely emotive that, true professional, its what GS would associated with wanted.'

Stan Collymore wrote: 'Sincere condolences coming from my loved ones for you to Mr & Mrs Speedand Gary's two boys. Frightened as well as confused as I'm sure most are proper now.'

Lee Dixon tweeted: 'In the particular States. Heard the tragic news extremely late. Entirelyshocking. The true Pro. a pleasure to be inside his company. Thoughts for you to Gary's family.'

Tom Huddlestone wrote: 'RIP Gary Speed!! Thoughts in order to his loved ones and friends!! 1stshirt I swapped inside the premier league, when he ended up being at bolton £perspective Don'ttake things with regard to granted!! RIP Gary Speed.'

Micah Richards said: 'R.I.P gary speed!!! Any true legend!!!'

Mark Bright tweeted: 'Today feels as though 1 large nightmare, can't method Gary Speed's death,42yrs old, his occupation going well, couple youthful kids, seems thus wrong.'

Boy George tweeted: 'Shocking concerning Gary Speed! Exactly what a new sad story! My thoughtsand prayers in order to his loved ones!'

Comedian John Bishop tweeted: 'Enjoyed the day at the match nevertheless the Gary Speed newsreally does place it throughout perspective. God bless to be able to him and his awesome family.'

'I spoke for you to him yesterday and we were laughing along with joking - he has been saying helpto make certain you don't get your self a (mark of) a couple of off Craig (Revel Horwood, the Strictlyjudge) tonight. That's what Gary's like - he usually thinks about additional people.

'As my captain when I would become a younger boy inside the squad, he'd arrive to me and also Icould go to him with my problems.'

Speed's former Newcastle United teammate Shay Given, that attended a charity fundraising styleevent together with him in May, was noticed in floods associated with tears in the particular mediaas a minute's silence had been held at Swansea City's match against Given's team Aston Villa.

Thousands associated with fans sang Welsh hymns along with joined in the chant 'there's only 1Gary Speed'.

At Anfield, Liverpool's Welsh star Craig Bellamy requested never to play against Manchester Townfollowing hearing the actual news.

Speed, who had been awarded an MBE within the 2010 Birthday Honours, retired via playing merelylast year right after winning 85 caps with regard to his country.

He represented Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle and also Bolton Wanderers throughout his longcareer.

Both Speed's mothers along with fathers had been via Chester but he was created in the Welsh

border town associated with Mancot and also was usually proud to be able to represent his country.His father Roger played football regarding Wrexham just before going back to his trade as a joiner.

Speed created his league debut regarding Leeds United inside Might 1989 along with was obviouslya member of the particular team which in turn went on for you to win the particular league titlethroughout 1992.

He was obviously a familiar face throughout his house village and additionally at the particularGrosvenor Arms pub throughout nearby Aldford.

Neighbour Stephen Smith, 36, said: 'It will be this type of shock. I'm an Everton season ticket holderand shouted his name in the terraces with Goodison Park.'

Helen Hewitt, whom features a cottage close to Speed's mansion, said: 'I can't think it. He endedup being such a lovely man.

'Parcels will be delivered regarding him here and that will he belly along with collect them.

'He would always wave through his big, black Jaguar car.'

Despite getting limited experience as becoming a manager, Gary Speed's impact about the Welshnational team had been dramatic.

Pundit: Gary appearing upon Football Concentrate together with Gary McAllister hours before hewas discovered dead. Your Welsh national manager had appeared happy and optimistic

Tragic Gary Speed receiving his MBE from Prince Charles inside December this past year (right) aswell as around the touchline pertaining to Wales (left)

GarySpeed through the preliminary draw for your 2014 Fifa Globe Cup from Marina Da Gloria inside July

He had a keen interest in sports psychology along with after taking over through John Toshack ayear back had been in a position to get the very best out of small players like Arsenal's AaronRamsey and also Tottenham's Gareth Bale.

Ramsey tweeted: 'I was given the tragic information this morning. To Become Able To say I amdevastated is an understatement.

'My thoughts and also prayers go out to Gary's family members and friends. These Days the planetoffers lost an excellent football manager nevertheless much more sadly a great man. He is likely tobe missed simply by all.'

Former Wales manager Mark Hughes said: 'I'm devastated. He would become a privilege for you tofunction alongside along with contact a friend. My thoughts are along using his family.' another ex-Wales boss, Bobby Gould, chose Speed to be the actual team captain.

GarySpeed's former agent and finest man Hayden Evans addresses your press outside Speed's residencein Chester. He asks the family members be left on your own to grieve regarding their own loss

Tragedy: Chief executive with the Football Association regarding Wales Jonathan Ford and alsoPresident of the Football Association of Wales, Phil Pritchard, tell any press conference they will willmost likely be supporting Gary Speed's family members inside the coming days

Distraught: Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given, left, whom played together with Speed fromNewcastle, burst directly into tears just before his side's game against Swansea. Right, Hugo Viana,

another former Newcastle teammate whom now plays inside Portugal, pays his respects

Former Wales teammate Robbie Savage speaking concerning the death of Gary Speed in BBC News

MrSpeed's family members residence in Cheshire, where he is discovered dead in the chronilogical agegroup of 42

Inmourning: The Particular residence exactly where Mr Speed lived along together with his wifeLouise and two teenage children

Respect: The note left on a Wales shirt outside CardiffCity's stadium

He said: 'I'm stunned and a couple of tears are already shed. That is indeed sad.

'He would end up being a excellent pro. He would play anywhere for anyone personally - left back,left wing, centre of midfield, wide left. It's this kind of tragedy.

'People are simply stunned. I observed (Welsh footballer) John Hartson earlier as well as I said,"Have you learned about Gary?". the large man just cried and cried. We cuddled every other.'

Manchester United as well as Wales footballer Ryan Giggs said: 'Gary Speed ended up beingcertainly 1 of your nicest men throughout football along with a person I am honoured to end upbeing able to contact the teammate and friend. words can not start to describe how unhappy I reallyfeel from hearing this awful news.'

A Downing Street spokesman said: 'The Prime Minister was deeply saddened to listen to of the deathregarding Gary Speed, who was greatly respected by football fans over the country each as a playeras well as manager.

'The Prime Minister's thoughts are usually together with his loved ones and also pals about thisextremely sad day regarding fans everywhere, particularly in Wales.'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tweeted: 'Tragic as well as shocking information with regards to GarySpeed. Wonderful servant regarding Leeds. Mourned by football. Deepest condolences to hisfamily.'

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, who signed Speed when he ended up being manager ofNewcastle, said that it have been hard to concentrate about his side's match using ManchesterMetropolis yesterday afternoon.

But he added: 'I think it might become disrespectful to Gary if we didn't jump on using the gamethus we've just reached attempt and get in from it as greatest we can.

'He would end up being a very respected man throughout and around football, certainly not just forhis capability however for your guy as a new person.'

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Cardiff City: A New couple embrace because they take a peek at tributes to end up being able toWales manager Gary Speed left outside Cardiff's ground

Everton: Tributes are left in order to Wales football manager Gary Speed on the gates of GoodisonPark stadium

Sheffield United: Fans leave tributes outside his or her Bramall Lane ground. Gary Speed was theSheffield United caretaker manager last season and the particular man additionally played for them

Newcastle United: Fans spend their particular respects with St James' Park next your sudden deathregarding former midfield player Gary Speed who was discovered dead from his home

LeedsUnited: a huge pile regarding flowers, shirts, teddies, scarves along with cards builds up from LeedsUnited's ground Elland road these days as fans pay tribute in order to Gary Speed. He has been inthe aspect that won the particular Football League throughout 1992

Happymemories: Mr Speed (centre) celebrates Leeds United winning the actual Championship prize inside1992

Patriotic: Flying the flag with a Football Association of Wales press conference

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Speed's family members thank public pertaining to support

GARY SPEED'S ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER

Gary Speed married wife Louise in 1996. the couple get a couple of kids Tommy and Ed.

A keen Everton fan, like a youngster Speed attended Hawarden Higher School.

He began his expert profession with Leeds United creating his debut at the age of 19, alongsideGordon Strachan, Gary McAllister as well as David Batty.

Gary Speed in his playing times turning out for Everton (left) along with Leeds United

Mr Speed, playing as captain of Newcastle United, celebrates scoring against Wimbledon at StJames's Park (left) as well as appearing pertaining to Wales

He then gone to reside in Everton inside 1996 for any charge involving £3.5million captaining theclub prior to moving to Newcastle inside 1998 pertaining to £5.5million.

He then went to Bolton Wanderers throughout 2004 exactly where inside 2006 he became the firstplayer of all time to create 500 appearances in the Premiership.

He moved to Sheffield United making his debut upon New Many Years Day 2008 nevertheless theback injury which November forced him to retire like a player.

During his international career he played inside the Wales aspect of Ian Rush, Mark Hughes, NevilleSouthall along with Dean Saunders.

He captained Wales until hid retirement via international football within 2004. He has been cappedwith regard to Wales 85 occasions making him probably the actual most capped outfield player.

Appointed an MBE in the 2010 Birthday Honours.

A year back he took his initial steps into management when he has been devote charge of SheffieldUnited following the particular sacking regarding Kevin Blackwell.

However, just 90 days later he has been appointed manager associated with Wales and had overseenany renaissance within Welsh football.

They thumped Norway 4-1 earlier this month and they had recently jumped for you to 45th placeinside the world rankings - just weeks following they have been throughout 117th place.

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