28 Nov 2011

Wales football manager found dead

8:12 am on 28 November 2011

British football is in shock following the sudden death of Gary Speed, the 42 year old manager of the Welsh national side.

Police found Speed's body at his home in Chester and they say he took his own life.

The former Leeds United star who was capped 85 times for Wales, was enjoying outstanding success as Wales' manager since he took over last December.

Speed, who was honoured with an MBE for services to football last year, is survived by his wife and two sons.