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27/11/2011 13:48,

Ryan Giggs is “totally devastated” by the news that Wales manager Gary Speed has died at the age of 42.

Giggs and Speed became good friends during their long club careers and international appearances as Wales team-mates.

“I am totally devastated,” Giggs said. “Gary Speed was one of the nicest men in football and someone I am honoured to call a team-mate and friend.

“Words cannot begin to describe how sad I feel at hearing this awful news. It goes without saying my thoughts are with his family at this tremendously sad time.”

Gary Neville also paid tribute to the former Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield United midfielder.

“It’s absolutely devastating,” Neville said on Sky Sports. ”Our careers crossed paths often and I played against him many times. He was a fantastic professional, a winner with a great reputation.

“We sometimes think of football being important, but it’s not.”

Source : ManUtd News

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