Anderson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "When I arrived at Newcastle, him and Dietmar Hamann always looked out for me on the pitch. If they saw certain defenders looking like they were out to get me, they'd make a series of tackles that would make them understand they were supporting me. It's an image that will stay in my head. The solidarity that emanated from the man." - Louis Saha. It really hits home how important he was to our club when you see tributes like this from Saha and similarly from Viana yesterday, players who had short and relatively unspectacular spells at the club and players who you don't really expect to hear from, but it's obvious Gary made an excellent and lasting impression on them during the time they spent with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Was that the bizarre 4-3 win down there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Doubt this will kick in for me until Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Was that the bizarre 4-3 win down there? Yep. The same day the WWF came to Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Was that the bizarre 4-3 win down there? Yep. The same day the WWF came to Newcastle. Bloody hell, I was at that at the Arena. Still have my DX t shirt somewhere. Seems a million years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Is there anyone in football who doesn't have a personal experience to share? They just seem to keep coming and coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 just watched the Harper interview. Wouldn't be surprised if it got ended shortly after that. He was on the verge of tears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Speaks volumes when players like Harper, Shearer and Given - all close to each other - as well as another set of players from his time here; Bellamy, Jenas, Viana and now even Marcelino, all say these things. What a man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino Wow. Amazing. Nearly welling up again reading that. :'( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino Wow. Speaks volumes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Was that the bizarre 4-3 win down there? Yep. The same day the WWF came to Newcastle. Bloody hell, I was at that at the Arena. Still have my DX t shirt somewhere. Seems a million years ago. Me too. Still have an autograph from Hardcore Holly somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino See my above post. Amazing to see all these tributes come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 We should make Gupter apologise to Saha for all the abuse he's given him on twitter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino Wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 just watched the Harper interview. Wouldn't be surprised if it got ended shortly after that. He was on the verge of tears. Really struggling at the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Yeah those last two or three lines from Marcelino are harrowing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Where's the Harper interview? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Where's the Harper interview? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15927260.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just watched the Harper and Savage interviews. It's slowly hitting me with the more tributes and interviews I read and listen to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Where's the Harper interview? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15927260.stm Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 "I could not believe it, it came as a terrible blow. For a while I couldn't speak and I just shook my head. I've had a bad feeling running throughout my body all day, I don't know how to send my condolences to those close to him. The situation is so confusing, there was nothing to suggest anything like this would happen, it makes no sense. He had a spectacular family. He was someone who was respected as a professional, honest and serious. He was the first one to arrive, and the last to leave training. He was always so careful, always the leader. The last time I spoke to him was a year ago, he had just been named manager of Sheffield United and I went to congratulate him, he was very happy. We hadn't seen each other in years, but it was as if we'd only seen each other the day before. I was a stranger in the dressing room, and Speed, in his position as leader, always made sure that I was ok, that I never missed anything" - Marcelino wow, amazing how one man can have an effect like speed has had. i don't think anyone could of known just how influencial he had been in his life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I think the 2 goals down at Pride Park were the last example of vintage Speed, the box-to-box colossus. Was that the bizarre 4-3 win down there? Yep. The same day the WWF came to Newcastle. Bloody hell, I was at that at the Arena. Still have my DX t shirt somewhere. Seems a million years ago. Me too. Still have an autograph from Hardcore Holly somewhere. I'm sure i was at that too, Bad Ass Billy Gun threw his shirt into the crowd, Stone Cold Vs the Big Bossman? That one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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