Xabi Alonso's tweet is quality. 'XabiAlonso Xabi Alonso: RIP Gary Speed. My first PL game game was against him, he showed me in that game what is british football about.' Says it all really

RIP Gary Speed. http://footiephilosophy.blogspot.com/2011/11/rip-gary-speed.html

RIP man.He was a true professional and a good player.Cant believe he died at a young age such a huge shock.Feel so sorry for his family and friends.

Couldn't believe it when I saw the news earlier, shocked me completely. RIP Gary Speed. http://footiephilosophy.blogspot.com/2011/11/rip-gary-speed.html

I can't believe this news. So sad. Gary Speed was a top professional and was doing a fantastic job as Wales manager. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Peidiwch byth anghofio. Gorffwys mewn hedd. Never forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Ruud van the man`s main fan:

Its really sad to hear this. But i think this makes the result yesterday more bearable where Newcastle showed the Gary Speed-attitude. Rest In Peace.

This is so sad. The loss of a man in such a way. In light of yesterday's result and the spirit of Newcastle stopping us from scoring, it is only right and fitting that today, through the sad loss, we respect the man and one of the clubs he played for.

Very sad news, I can't imagine how unhappy a person has to be to take his or her own life. Just goes to show that footballers are human like the rest of us, and money and fame aren't the be all and end all. Best wishes to his family.

Sad loss r.i.p

Robbie Savage wrote on Twitter: "He was upbeat on phone yesterday we were laughing together , talking football and dancing he was a great teammate and a great friend #RIP." Michael Owen, who lives near the star, tweeted: "Just cannot believe the news regarding Gary Speed. We waved at each other a couple of days ago dropping our kids off at school. I'm numb."

a true gent seem like a really nice guy rip gary just to say sorry guys for my post be liverpool fan your greatclub man utd i dont care who win today or league its only football

Poor man.

it is really hard to believe it. It is a pitty. Things like this should not happen. RIP

Really sad news. R.I.P.

Giggsylegend:

Gabby01:

Bad news but that's life.

Try telling that to his family

Well Said Giggsylegend. I cant believe some people. Really disgusting comment at a time like this. Personally, I would ban Gabby01.

very sad, was doing such a good job as wales boss, seemed like a great professional, a great loss!!