I think they are talking about a radio show that Robbie is on not SCD.

I think it's his radio show on Radio 5 that everyone's talking about. It's a tribute to Gary with everyone talking about their memories of him.

Oh Robbie

How shocking, it sounds as if he was perfectly fine this time yesterday, poor man.

He does regularly do this 606 slot, but one of the earlier commentators alluded to Robbie making the decision to do the show, the impression I got was it was very much up to him, as it's co-hosted Mark Chapman could have done it on his own.

Why did Robbie go on a news programme so soon afterwards?

Such lovely posts on here today - and with such kind thoughts of other people as well, with a lot of understanding.

I was so saddened to hear of Gary Speed's death - and know from one of my best friend's experience (her husband did the same (18 years ago now) when they had only been married 2 years and all seemed so happy and right - she had no idea it was as bad as that - and she found him hanging in the garage) that you don't get over it even years later - she is happily married to someone else now but the shock of it never leaves her still.

I was going to say that I hope his family find a way to deal with it - they are unlikely to find answers since clearly everyone close to him had no idea.

Just hope everyone who has some kind of depression is able to get some help, and understanding from others.

And that Robbie is allowed to grieve his friend in private, and feel able to make public tributes to him whenever he can.

Just such a shock - which will take so many people a lot of time to properly absorb.

Wishing them all understanding and some peace.

As the results show was filmed yesterday, it will be a bit surreal to see Robbie in full flow.

The BBC should perhaps announce that the SCD show is not live, so that viewers don't think it is strange that Robbie is able to be so carefree in the light of this dreadful news. Also after seeing him on the news bulletins today being so very upset.

Difficult situation for the BBC, but one they should address.

Oh god, Mark Chapman was cracking at the end

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It's not Mark, it's Darren Fletcher. Mark did the earlier 3pm show and I think he lost it too because they said he was having technical issues with his microphone, but I think he just couldn't talk.

His agent and close friend, who has known Gary for 20 years, said he saw no signs at all that anything was wrong with Gary.

Yup, meant Darren, no idea why I typed MC

I hate the press at times like this in that they're promoting it was suicide without knowing the full story. They did that to my friend, then it turned out not to be suicide.

They should allow the family to grieve and not publish the cause of death until it's been officially confirmed by a coroner.

I think both the police and the FAW confirmed it as him being found that way.

I actually think, from what I've read and, for a change, the press have been incredibly respectful and quite dignified.

I haven't read everything or listened to everything though, but the tributes to him have been amazing and almost unfailingly positive. I only hope that will last.

But I'm so sorry that your friend's family and friends had such a devastating experience.

The police said it was suicide with my friend too...then again if the family release the news that it was suicide then I guess that is fair enough.

Sorry, I'm dragging the thread off on a trivial issue.

This day has been very sad for me, as a sports fan perhaps more than anything, as I admired him as a player and always believed he could have been one of the great managers.

The tears from Robbie and from shay given at the Swansea game earlier, as well as the applause through the minute silence made me cry.

I suffered mild depression through my teenage years when, on the outside, i appeared to have everything going for me. I know what it's like to think "would anyone notice I'm gone" - no matter what people think of you, you feel worthless and insignificant. Thankfully I never felt that bad that I did anything drastic and I came out the other side.... It's such a lonely place tho.

RIP Gary, and condolences to Robbie and all Gary's family and friends xx

Same here, N/Cle fan. I remember when Newcastle got beaten in the FA Cup Final - must have been early 90s against Arsenal I think it was. After the game, Gary was interviewed (was captain if memory serves) and he was so professional and generous in defeat, saying that he wished Arseal all the best in their attempts in the next big game (forget now what it was - European Cup or whatever). He made a big impression on me and I never forgot that interview - not a scrap of hard feelings although he must have been terribly disappointed.

SCFC fan here, just watching the results show is so bizarre, knowing that it was recorded yesterday while Gary was still alive.

Makes no sense at all.

Cherish your friends and family - no one knows the time they have.

It's very strange watching this, as people have said.

Just reminds us about this darn tricky thing called life.

hmmm I do think that strictly should have acknowleged that the show was recorded last night

Surely the entire nation pretty much knows by now anyway!

I agree with you, and it is a lonely place.

Gary, next to Terry Yorath, was the best manager Wales have had. Mark Hughes is my third favourite.

I also watched him play as a youngster at Leeds.

And I have depression, though on the outside people would not know and when I do tell them they think I'm joking. Only my husband knows the true extent of it and he has saved my life - literally once.

And Robbie, bless him. I do hope this inspires him, to carry on and do better, for Gary.

Many reasons. The show must go on, to pay tribute to his friend, because he is still alive, doing something rather than just sitting around dwelling on it is better for you. In my opinion if Robbie felt up to it thats absolutely fine with me. And I echo the sentiments of those who have been touched by suicide, as I know those feelings as well. It truely is a place thats impossible to imagine unless youve been there. My thoughts are with Robbie and Garys friends and family tonight.

That is the problem

My friend was out with her partner, both thoroughly enjoying themselves with a group of friends, he left a little earlier than the others to get the coffee and snacks ready for a late night bite to eat.

When they arrived back at the house, she found him hanging in the garage .

I agree. Perhaps with friends offering their comments it keeps the press away from the family too.

So sad at the news, I've seen him play many times as a Toon Army member and can't believe that this amazing man has gone.