|
||||||||
Robbie announces he's dancing for gary speed |
![]() |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|
#1 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,821
|
Robbie Savage in tears at news of Gary Speed's death
As some on here may know, footballer and current Wales manager Gary Speed died today.
Robbie Savage was on BBC News, and only just stopped himself from breaking down in tears. RIP Gary, and God help Robbie ![]() Link - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15911088.stm |
|
|
|
|
Please sign in or register to remove this advertisement.
|
|
|
#2 |
|
Inactive Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,733
|
That's so sad
Poor Robbie.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#3 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 780
|
How awful. Carpe diem - seize the day and live life to the full everyone.
Do we know how Gary passed away? |
|
|
|
|
|
#4 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DOTS are evil!
Posts: 32,338
|
Robbie spoke really movingly about someone he obviously loved and respected greatly.
I'm Welsh and I'm devastated, I obviously didn't know him, but he was really highly respected and loved in Wales for the wonderful job he was doing and for the man he was, a football man with immense dignity. His poor family.
|
|
|
|
|
#5 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Pasha's dressing room
Posts: 4,404
|
Quote:
How awful. Carpe diem - seize the day and live life to the full everyone.
Do we know how Gary passed away?
|
|
|
|
|
#6 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Stalking David and Neal
Posts: 38,045
|
Quote:
How awful. Carpe diem - seize the day and live life to the full everyone.
Do we know how Gary passed away?
|
|
|
|
|
|
#7 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 137
|
All of Wales is sad and Shocked today.
Poor Robbie.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#8 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Tannadice
Posts: 11,736
|
My heart went out to Robbie, he was clearly devastated.
I remember seeing Gary in the Strictly audience a few weeks ago. |
|
|
|
|
|
#9 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 16
|
RIP Gary Speed, our thoughts go to his family at this awful time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#10 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Castleford
Posts: 1,230
|
As a big lifelong Newcastle United fan, I'm devastated, and in shock at this tragic news, but Robbie's tweet made me shed a few tears.
Poor Robbie. I wouldn't blame him if he didn't feel like dancing now. Suddenly I'm glad sundays show is recorded saturday for Robbie's sake. RIP Gary xx |
|
|
|
|
|
#11 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Stalking David and Neal
Posts: 38,045
|
Quote:
As a big lifelong Newcastle United fan, I'm devastated, and in shock at this tragic news, but Robbie's tweet made me shed a few tears.
Poor Robbie. I wouldn't blame him if he didn't feel like dancing now. Suddenly I'm glad sundays show is recorded saturday for Robbie's sake. RIP Gary xx |
|
|
|
|
|
#12 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 96
|
I am not a fan of Robbie's dancing and I can't take back any criticism I've posted of him, but I have just watched the BBC clip and the poor guy is clearly devastated at the loss of his friend - he was so choked up he couldn't finish the interview. My heart really goes out to him, and obviously to Gary Speed's family too. It's very sad when someone dies at an early age, but suicide is one of the hardest deaths for those left behind to come to terms with. So many unanswered questions. His poor wife and children, and his parents and everyone else who loved him - it must be the darkest day of their lives. My prayers to all.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#13 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,642
|
RIP Gary Speed,thanks for all he did for Leeds.
My thoughts are with his family & Robbie. |
|
|
|
|
|
#14 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 30,890
|
It is shocking news, I was watching Sky Sports when the news broke. His sporting pals have rung up in tears, everyone said how happy he was, what a great family he has...just goes to show, depression is a dark and lonely place.
I hope depression and suicide gets more awareness because of this tragic episode. |
|
|
|
|
|
#15 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 275
|
How sad for Robbie and all of Gary's family and friends. Deepest Sympathies
|
|
|
|
|
|
#16 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Londinium
Posts: 6,919
|
Quote:
It is shocking news, I was watching Sky Sports when the news broke. His sporting pals have rung up in tears, everyone said how happy he was, what a great family he has...just goes to show, depression is a dark and lonely place.
I hope depression and suicide gets more awareness because of this tragic episode. I saw some moving tweets this week from Stan Collymore about his own experiences and most recent bout of depression, ending with "you are not alone" and urging people to seek help. To see Robbie just crumble at the end - I would imagine all who are paying tributes to this talented young manager feel exactly the same and I agree - anything that can raise awareness about depression can maybe be a small positive to come from this awful news. |
|
|
|
|
|
#17 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Londontown
Posts: 4,769
|
Very sad indeed. I remember seeing him in the Strictly audience on ?Halloween week supporting Robbie. And he was on Football Focus yesterday, chatting away as usual.
It'll look very incongruous seeing Robbie looking his usual smiley and chirpy self on tonight's show, as most viewers do not realise the sunday show is pre-recorded. Then again some won't know who he is (was ) or how close they were.The papers state that he hanged himself. RIP Gary. |
|
|
|
|
|
#18 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 30,890
|
Anyone dying at such a young age with a family, and a sudden death at that, is a shock and tragic. But this will send shockwaves throughout everyone that knew him...and some of us that didn't know him. You think you know someone, you think you would know if they were feeling that bad....but depression can be covered up extremely well.
All we can is look around us and not get too busy that we forget to let the people we care about know that we are always there for them. And at the other end of the spectrum, if you are feeling really low, more than just a usual low mood and it's really effecting you, please see your GP, speak to a friend, a family member, there is a lot of help out there. |
|
|
|
|
|
#19 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 38,218
|
I don't often tweet celebrities, but I tweeted Robbie just now offering my condolences. I know what it's like to have someone I care about commit suicide, the pain & shock one feels when that happens is truly awful.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#20 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,900
|
Quote:
I am not a fan of Robbie's dancing and I can't take back any criticism I've posted of him, but I have just watched the BBC clip and the poor guy is clearly devastated at the loss of his friend - he was so choked up he couldn't finish the interview. My heart really goes out to him, and obviously to Gary Speed's family too. It's very sad when someone dies at an early age, but suicide is one of the hardest deaths for those left behind to come to terms with. So many unanswered questions. His poor wife and children, and his parents and everyone else who loved him - it must be the darkest day of their lives. My prayers to all.
|
|
|
|
|
|
#21 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 30,890
|
Quote:
I don't often tweet celebrities, but I tweeted Robbie just now offering my condolences. I know what it's like to have someone I care about commit suicide, the pain & shock one feels when that happens is truly awful.
![]() |
|
|
|
|
|
#22 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Londinium
Posts: 6,919
|
Quote:
Very sad indeed. I remember seeing him in the Strictly audience on ?Halloween week supporting Robbie. And he was on Football Focus yesterday, chatting away as usual.
It'll look very incongruous seeing Robbie looking his usual smiley and chirpy self on tonight's show, as most viewers do not realise the sunday show is pre-recorded. Then again some won't know who he is (was ) or how close they were.The papers state that he hanged himself. RIP Gary. Tragedies like this put a lot of things into perspective. |
|
|
|
|
|
#23 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 30,890
|
theJeremyVine Jeremy Vine
Given that Gary Speed had phenomenal strength and self-discipline, hopefully no depressed person will ever again be told to get a grip 1 hour ago Favorite Undo Retweet Reply |
|
|
|
|
|
#24 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: DOTS are evil!
Posts: 32,338
|
Quote:
I don't often tweet celebrities, but I tweeted Robbie just now offering my condolences. I know what it's like to have someone I care about commit suicide, the pain & shock one feels when that happens is truly awful.
![]() I'm so sorry.
|
|
|
|
|
#25 |
|
Forum Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,135
|
Really shocking news. So sad for Gary's family and friends - my heart goes out to them all. Robbie's tribute was very moving and my thoughts are with all those who knew Gary. Like others, I hope this will lead to a greater discussion and public awareness of depression and its devastating effect on people's lives.
Given how publicly and movingly Robbie has spoken about Gary today, I would hope that the BBC would make some reference to tonight's show being recorded - out of respect for both Robbie and Gary's family, given he seems a close personal friend. |
|
|
|
![]() |
|
All times are GMT. The time now is 06:25.




