Gary Speed
Born: September 8, 1969
Died: November 27, 2011 (aged 42)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Mancot, Wales
Nationality: 
Welsh
WelshRole: Manager
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Wales World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of Wales ahead of their first appearance at the tournament since 1958.
Nov 14, 17:00
Bobby Gould backs "Quiet Man" Robert Page to inspire Wales at Euro 2020
Rhondda-born Rob Page won 41 caps before going on to manage his country.
Jun 7, 11:34
Chris Gunter admits he never expected to win 100 Wales caps
The Charlton right-back made his international debut in a 2007 friendly.
Mar 26, 16:39
Tuesday's sporting social: Former clubs pay tribute to Gary Speed
Gary Speed's former clubs marked what would have been his 51st birthday.
Sep 8, 18:25
Preview: Wales vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Wales and Bulgaria in Cardiff, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 4, 11:13
A look at four famous Wales matches held in Swansea
The Vetch Field and Liberty Stadium have both staged international matches in the city.
Mar 27, 18:03
A look at James Milner's Premier League record as he nears exclusive club
The Liverpool midfielder will move alongside Gary Speed in the top five appearance-makers whenever he next takes to the field.
Mar 23, 12:09
Interview: Jack Collison on West Ham's struggles, the club's best youngster and a rivalry brewing with Beckham
Former West Ham midfielder Jack Collison speaks to Sports Mole about his career, the challenges that came with early retirement, and a rivalry brewing with David Beckham.
Jan 29, 07:30
Wales forward Hal Robson-Kanu retires from international football
Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu announces his retirement from international football.
Aug 29, 15:35
Speed family: 'Gary Speed was never abused by Barry Bennell'
A statement issued by the Speed family says that Barry Bennell "never behaved inappropriately" towards the former Wales manager, who took his own life in 2011.
Feb 15, 21:34
Chris Coleman: 'No Welsh players on my radar at present'
Chris Coleman reveals that no players with whom he has worked in the Wales setup are transfer targets for Sunderland at the present time.
Dec 3, 22:40
Panama snatch late draw against youthful Wales
Wales are held 1-1 by Panama at the Cardiff City Stadium in what could be manager Chris Coleman's final game in charge.
Nov 14, 21:47
Team News: Etham Ampadu, David Brooks handed Wales starts
Wales boss Chris Coleman hands starts to both Etham Ampadu and David Brooks for the friendly with Panama in Cardiff.
Nov 14, 19:04
Chris Gunter begs Chris Coleman to stay on as Wales manager
Chris Gunter insists that letting Chris Coleman step aside as Wales manager "would make absolutely no sense", as talks continue over his future.
Nov 14, 14:03
Osian Roberts: 'Chris Coleman must make tough decision on Wales future'
Wales assistant manager Osian Roberts admits that Dragons boss Chris Coleman is to make a "massive and tough decision" on his future.
Oct 15, 17:50
Gareth Barry makes Premier League history by racking up 633rd appearance
Gareth Barry creates Premier League history by making his 633rd appearance - the most ever by a player in England's elite division.
Sep 25, 20:12
Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Sep 21, 17:17
Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame in the class of 2017.
Apr 20, 19:00
Aaron Ramsey: 'Wales can match Europe's biggest teams'
Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey insists that his side can do more than make up the numbers at Euro 2016.
May 25, 20:28
Chris Coleman signs new Wales deal
Chris Coleman signs a new two-year deal with the Welsh national team, which will run until after the 2018 World Cup.
May 23, 13:10
Preview: Wales vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Thursday's Euro 2016 warm-up clash between home nations Wales and Northern Ireland in Cardiff.
Mar 23, 16:04
Gary Speed's widow sells family home
Gary Speed's widow Louise sells the family home in which he died more than four years on from his death.
Jan 10, 16:36
Tributes paid to former Wales boss Gary Speed on fourth anniversary of his death
Tributes pour in for former Wales manager Gary Speed on the fourth anniversary of his death.
Nov 27, 19:20
Man named after entire Leeds United team begins supporting Arsenal
A man whose parents gave him 11 names after the title-winning Leeds United team reveals that he supports Arsenal.
Nov 4, 11:13
Gareth Bale dedicates Wales qualification for Euro 2016 to Gary Speed
Wales and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale dedicates his national side's qualification for Euro 2016 to former Dragons manager Gary Speed, who died in 2011.
Oct 15, 20:07
Craig Bellamy praises Wales squad following Euro 2016 qualification
Craig Bellamy praises the Wales squad following qualification for Euro 2016, noting a remarkable comeback following the death of former manager Gary Speed in 2011.
Oct 15, 07:55
Ashley Williams: 'Chris Coleman deserves all the credit for Wales success'
Wales captain Ashley Williams says that manager Chris Coleman deserves all the praise he gets for guiding his side to Euro 2016.
Oct 13, 23:10
Preview: Wales vs. Andorra
Sports Mole previews Wales' final Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Oct 12, 15:15
Hal Robson-Kanu: 'Gary Speed laid the foundations for Wales success'
Wales striker Hal Robson-Kanu believes that late manager Gary Speed was responsible for laying the foundations for the Dragons' current success.
Oct 8, 20:02
On this day: Alan Shearer hits five in Newcastle United rout
On this day in 1999, Alan Shearer found the net five times to help Newcastle United on their way to an 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Premier League.
Sep 19, 08:00
Newcastle United 'put pictures of Sir Bobby Robson's team into a skip'
Pictures of Sir Bobby Robson's 2001-02 Newcastle United team are reportedly chucked into a skip by the Premier League club.
Apr 15, 13:50
Euro 2016: Home nations' qualification hopes re-examined
Sports Mole analyses the hopes of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as qualifying for Euro 2016 reaches its midway point this weekend.
Mar 27, 12:52
Aaron Ramsey: 'We're all behind Chris Coleman'
Aaron Ramsey believes that Wales's performance against Belgium proves that they were right to back manager Chris Coleman.
Nov 18, 11:15
David Cotterill: Wales squad working "extremely hard for each other"
Wales winger David Cotterill says that the tight-knit spirit among his side's group of players is largely down to former manager Gary Speed.
Oct 16, 14:44
Aaron Ramsey eyes Arsenal captaincy
Aaron Ramsey says that he would relish the chance to become captain of Arsenal one day.
Aug 12, 19:57
Raymond Verheijen slams David Moyes as a "nobody"
Former assistant manager of Wales Raymond Verheijen slams Manchester United boss David Moyes.
Jan 23, 21:17
On this day: Manchester United slump to Leeds United loss
Eighteen years ago today, Leeds United record a 3-1 victory over rivals Manchester United at Elland Road.
Dec 24, 09:55
Football remembers Gary Speed two years after his death
Figures in football pay tribute to former Wales manager Gary Speed, who passed away two years ago today.
Nov 27, 13:53
Ashley Williams "happy" with Chris Coleman Wales deal
Ashley Williams says that he is "happy" at the news that Chris Coleman has decided to stay on as Wales manager.
Nov 15, 17:57
Terry Yorath backs Chris Coleman for Wales job
Former Wales manager Terry Yorath backs current boss Chris Coleman to remain in charge of the national team.
Nov 13, 18:35
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