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Tributes pour in for Gary Speed

A large number of the football community pay tribute to Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found dead at his home this morning.

Large numbers of the footballing community have taken time to pay tribute to Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanged at his home earlier today.

Robbie Savage

"The world has lost a great man in Gary Speed, I'm devastated, spoke to him yesterday morning. Why! Why. Why!! I'll miss him so much."

Alan Shearer

"Gary was a magnificent person, bright, fun and a wonderful family man. He lit up every room he walked into. I am proud to have been his friend and will miss him dreadfully."

Ryan Giggs

"Words cannot begin to describe how sad I feel at hearing this awful news. I'm totally devastated. Gary Speed was one of the nicest men in football and someone I am honoured to call a teammate."

Aaron Ramsey

"To say I am devastated is an understatement. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary's family and friends. Today the world has lost a great football manager but even more sadly a great man. He will be missed by all."

Michael Owen

"Just cannot believe the news regarding Gary Speed. We waved at each other a couple of days ago dropping our kids off at school. I'm numb."

Joe Ledley

"So saddened by the loss of a great guy, manager and footballer. It was a pleasure to work under him. My thoughts are with his family."

Simon Cox

"I can't believe it what a great man and a true Welsh footballing legend a great inspiration to all. RIP Gary Speed."

Dean Saunders

"He's so level-headed. You never saw him down in the dumps. He was just a really nice fella. I'm just thinking about his wife and his lads."

Mark Hughes

"I'm devastated. He was a privilege to work alongside and call a friend. My thoughts are with his family."

Xabi Alonso

"RIP Gary Speed. My first PL game game was against him, he showed me in that game what is british football about."

Speed had been in charge of the Welsh national team since December 2010.

More:
> A tribute to Gary Speed
> Swansea game goes ahead despite Speed's death
> In Full: Welsh FA statement on Speed death

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