πŸ—£οΈ ‘Gary was a great man, he’s often in the players thoughts.’

Wales midfielder Joe Allen pays tribute to former manager Gary Speed on the 11th anniversary of his passing

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  1. Glasgow Rangers fan here. Gary Speed will Forever be in EVERY Football fans heart. ❀ HE EARNED THAT! R.I.P Gary Speed. Truly one of a kind. A Legend. A Gentleman. A true Profesional at his work, on and off the field. A Role Model in every sense.

    Yes, a Legend at MANY Football Clubs and especially the Welsh International squad, both as Player and Manager, but I will ALWAYS remember him fondly for his outstanding performances for Leeds against Rangers in the "Battle of Britain" in the 1992/93 Season.

    The first Leg at Ibrox was a good game but scrappy. Gary McAllisters volleyed Goal for Leeds in the opening minutes of the game was unbelievable. The Rangers fans were still trying to find and sit on their allocated seats because the Goal was scored so fast after kick-off. Leeds had a Star-Studded team back in the day, especially that Season.

    The Second Leg at Elland Road is regarded Worldwide as one of the Best UEFA Champions League game EVER.

    Cosidered as Two of the very best ever Goals scored in the history of the UEFA Champions League competition, and BOTH Goals were scored in the same game. Mark Hateleys Wonergoal with a Striked Lobbed Volley, after a superb lobbed chip assist by Ally McCoist. Then moments later Mark Hatley perfectly delivered a crossed ball assist to Ally McCoist who scored a World-Class Diving Header. Hateleys Goal is consiered as the best goal scored, but personally my all time favorite Goal is Ally McCoists Diving Header. Ally was born a Rangers fan and the goal meant so much to him, he famously burst out crying with tears straight after scoring, which almost got him subbed off if he didn't control his emotions vry quickly. Then Eric Cantona scored a beautiful Goal as a late conselation.

    Over both Legs, Gary Speed and Eric Cantona TERRORISED Rangers with their unmatched and untouchable skills. If it wasn't for the Late and Great Goalkeeper "The Goalie" Andy Goram (R.I.P to him as well) making about 100+ World-Class saves during both Legs, Gary Speed and Cantona would have won both games single-handedly for Leeds if it wasn't for Andy Gorams efforts in front of goal. For me, Andy Goram was the TRUE Man of the Match and Hero in both of the two games played. That's just my personal opinion.

    Here is a link to Gary Speeds wiki, it's very intresting = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Speed#Leeds_United

    GOD Bless you and Rest in Peace, Gary Andrew Speed M.B.E πŸ’™

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