Gary Speed
Welsh association football player and manager (1969-2011) · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Died at 42
Gary Andrew Speed was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, he was often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.
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Close ties
Alan Shearer Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Shay Given Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Craig Bellamy Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 2001-2004
Gordon Strachan Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1995
Kieron Dyer Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1999-2004
Aaron Hughes Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Gary McAllister Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1990-1996
Steve Harper Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Duncan Ferguson Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2000
Neville Southall Teammate at Wales national team, 1990-1997- Nikos Dabizas Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Nolberto Solano Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004- David Batty Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1988-1993
- Tony Dorigo Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1991-1996
Steven Caldwell Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004
Andy Griffin Teammate at Newcastle United F.C., 1998-2004- John Lukic Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1990-1996
- Mel Sterland Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1994
- Rod Wallace Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1991-1996
- David Wetherall Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1991-1996
- Mervyn Day Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1988-1993
Chris Fairclough Teammate at Leeds United F.C., 1989-1995
Jay-Jay Okocha Teammate at Bolton Wanderers F.C., 2004-2006
Joey O'Brien Teammate at Bolton Wanderers F.C., 2004-2008
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Career 7
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Sheffield United F.C.2008-2010376
Bolton Wanderers F.C.2004-200812114
Newcastle United F.C.1998-200421329
Everton F.C.1996-19985816
Wales U211990-199132
Wales1990-2004857
Leeds United F.C.1988-199624839
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1969 to 2011 · aged 42
On the same team as Gary
Chris GunterAlso played for Wales national under-21 football team
James CollinsAlso played for Wales national under-21 football team
Tom LawrenceAlso played for Wales national under-21 football team
Sam VokesAlso played for Wales national under-21 football team
Jonny WilliamsAlso played for Wales national under-21 football team