Feck! Gary Speed has died

[stek]

Do you think it was middle age crisis, that point men reach when they know they have already peaked and cannot possibly succeed any further than they already have? It affects us in many different ways, and for some the emotions are extreme, especially for 'celebs' or sports stars. Look at George Best, for example.

I've always thought that if I were to kill myself (due to b1tching from the Mrs!!) I would rather run off and do things in Life that I wouldn't ever do otherwise - like go abroad and experience things that I've always wanted to try. You know, live it up as far as possible rather than just chuck it the towel, if that makes sense.

I'm hearing that some tabloid was gonna release some story on him, possibly something to do with alleged homosexuality. Dunno whether I hope it's true or not, if it is, it's a tragedy, if it isn't, possibly an even worse one.

Enough of that, as a Bolton Fan I've seen hime play enough times and he was a great player for us, RIP...

[TimberWolf]

<Bad taste joke alert> But is so clever I'll post it whited out:

I hear Wales world cup hopes are hanging on a thread

[russell]

I'm hearing that some tabloid was gonna release some story on him, possibly something to do with alleged homosexuality. Dunno whether I hope it's true or not, if it is, it's a tragedy, if it isn't, possibly an even worse one.

Enough of that, as a Bolton Fan I've seen hime play enough times and he was a great player for us, RIP...

If that is true, then it's a shame, in football there isn't much tolerance for gays. Look what happened to Justin Fashanu.

[MarillionFan]

If that is true, then it's a shame, in football there isn't much tolerance for gays. Look what happened to Justin Fashanu.

WHS. And David Beckham.

[russell]

WHS. And David Beckham.

Even in this forum, look how XXXXX gets treated.

[PRC1964]

It's a sad loss. He always seemed like the kind of person who gave football a good name.

If there was any tabloid element to it, I hope they get the book thrown at them.

[PAH]

As it's come as a massive shock to those who know him maybe it was accidental, something along the lines of doing an INXS or Kill Bill.

Not the most dignified way to go but may be easier for his family and friends to deal with.

[scooterscot]

If the rep system was still anonymous I have a feeling you'd be down low enough to be the meat in a russell/pacharan sandwich.

Suicide is the coward's way out, don't you know?

Just quoting the Church of England like..

[PRC1964]

Suicide is the coward's way out, don't you know?

Just quoting the Church of England like..

Well don't quote it unless you have something useful to add.

[scooterscot]

Well don't quote it unless you have something useful to add.

I can't quote the Church of England in a Christian country? What's the world coming too? Madness I tell you.

How about something from the Quran?