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Gary Speed in pictures: A look back at the Welsh legend's career in football
A look at the former midfielder's 23-year career in football which saw him represent Leeds United, Everton, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, Sheffield United and Wales
27 Nov 2011 15:26:00
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The world of football was rocked on Sunday when the Football Association of Wales announced that manager Gary Speed had passed away at the age of 42.
The former midfielder began his career at Leeds United in 1988, winning the First Division title with the club in 1992, before going on to play for Everton and Newcastle United, where he was part of the side that enjoyed success in the Champions League.
Speed also had spells with Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United towards the end of his playing career, before becoming Blades boss after being forced to retire through injury.
The Wales legend, who won 85 caps for his country, then succeeded John Toshack as national team boss in December 2010, guiding his side to five wins in his first 10 matches.
Here, Goal.com looks back at the career of the Welshman, who will be greatly missed by his friends, family and followers of the game.
The former midfielder began his career at Leeds United in 1988, winning the First Division title with the club in 1992, before going on to play for Everton and Newcastle United, where he was part of the side that enjoyed success in the Champions League.
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Speed also had spells with Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United towards the end of his playing career, before becoming Blades boss after being forced to retire through injury.
The Wales legend, who won 85 caps for his country, then succeeded John Toshack as national team boss in December 2010, guiding his side to five wins in his first 10 matches.
Here, Goal.com looks back at the career of the Welshman, who will be greatly missed by his friends, family and followers of the game.
Mr Consistent | Speed soon became a Wales regular after making his debut in 1990
Taste for success | Midfielder featured heavily as Leeds won the title in 1992
Leading by example | Speed captained Everton to survival after switch from Leeds
True gent | Welshman consoles opponent after helping Newcastle to FA Cup final
Wembley heartache | Speed's side went on to lose their second successive final
Midfield warrior | He helped guide unfancied Magpies into the Champions League
International retirement | Called time on Wales career in 2004 after winning 85 caps
Captain marvel | Speed also skippered Bolton to three consecutive top-half finishes
Record breaker | He became first player to reach 500 Premier League appearances
Calling it a day | Veteran was forced to hang up his boots after injury problems
Daunting task | Took first managerial job at struggling Sheffield United in August 2010
Dream job | Speed replaced John Toshack as Wales boss in December 2010
Faith in youth | Speed made Aaron Ramsey Wales' youngest ever captain
Quick turnaround | Guided his nation from 117th to 45th in Fifa World Rankings
Leading by example | Speed captained Everton to survival after switch from Leeds
True gent | Welshman consoles opponent after helping Newcastle to FA Cup final
Wembley heartache | Speed's side went on to lose their second successive final
Midfield warrior | He helped guide unfancied Magpies into the Champions LeagueInternational retirement | Called time on Wales career in 2004 after winning 85 caps
Captain marvel | Speed also skippered Bolton to three consecutive top-half finishes
Record breaker | He became first player to reach 500 Premier League appearances
Calling it a day | Veteran was forced to hang up his boots after injury problems
Daunting task | Took first managerial job at struggling Sheffield United in August 2010
Dream job | Speed replaced John Toshack as Wales boss in December 2010
Faith in youth | Speed made Aaron Ramsey Wales' youngest ever captain
Quick turnaround | Guided his nation from 117th to 45th in Fifa World Rankings
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