When Did Gary Speed Retire?

Gary Speed had retired as a player in 2010. He was with Sheffield United at the time and chose to begin his coaching career from the club.

Who Was Gary Speed?

Gary Speed MBE was a football midfielder and manager, who began his journey into football in the 80s.

As a player, Speed played for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United, and the Wales U-21 national team.

He won the English First Division title while a player with Leeds United.

Speed also served as captain of the Wales national football team, and between 1990 and 2004, he earned 85 caps overall, making him the second-most-capped outfield player for Wales.

With 535 appearances, Speed held the record for the most Premier League games played during his time.

As a football manager, Speed managed Sheffield United and Wales before his demise in 2011.

Speed was found dead by his wife, in the garage of their home in Cheshire, Huntington, United Kingdom, on November 27, 2011. He was aged 42.

Speed had reportedly committed suicide after hanging himself few hours after he appeared on national television.