Former Wales football manager Gary Speed may have killed himself accidentally, a coroner ruled today.

The inquest into the death of former Leeds United footballer Gary Speed will take place today in Warrington.

Chris Coleman has today been officially confirmed as the new manager of Wales.

The Football Association of Wales will name the successor to Gary Speed as national team manager tomorrow.

John Hartson has confirmed his interest in taking over as Wales manager, but has ruled out the possibility of working with rival candidate Raymond Verheijen.

IT takes a brave man to compare any player to Tottenham legend Dave Mackay but just maybe Harry Redknapp has it spot on when he says Scott Parker has the ability to follow in his footsteps.

STOKE gained some welcome relief from their Europa League hangovers with a hard-fought win over Everton at Goodison Park.

Everton 0 Stoke 1

There were emotional scenes inside and outside Elland Road today as thousands of fans remembered Leeds favourite Gary Speed.

EVEN after a reservoir of ink spilled in tribute this week, no one has captured the football career of the late Welsh manager as succinctly as a Limerick man 14 years ago.

English football will pay its respects to Wales manager Gary Speed this weekend following his death at the age of 42.

The Professional Footballers’ Association are to extend the circulation of their booklet on handling depression and make it available to all 50,000 ex-professionals in the wake of Gary Speed’s death.

THE hard work begins now.

Nottingham Forest 0 Leeds 4

Wales football manager Gary Speed was found hanged at his home by his wife, an inquest was told today.

The Football Association of Wales council will not hold talks over finding a successor for Gary Speed when they meet on Thursday, it is understood.

Leeds manager Simon Grayson takes his side to Nottingham Forest for tonight’s npower Championship clash at the City Ground with both clubs planning to pay their respects to Gary Speed.

THE family of Wales manager Gary Speed said last night they had been “overwhelmed” with messages of support and condolence.

MAYBE going ahead with the game was the wrong thing.

The family of Gary Speed expressed their thanks for the "overwhelming support" they have received following the death of the Wales manager yesterday.

NOTHING painted a more pertinent picture than the pain expressed on the face of Shay Given yesterday.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini accused Liverpool’s players of getting Mario Balotelli sent off during yesterday’s heated 1-1 draw at Anfield.

TRIBUTES have poured in for Gary Speed as the football world mourned the death of the popular Wales manager.

Tributes have poured in for Gary Speed as the football world mourned the death of the popular Wales manager.

Liverpool forward Craig Bellamy has pulled out of the squad for this afternoon’s match at home to Manchester City after hearing of the death of Gary Speed.

Swansea 0 Aston Villa 0

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs was devastated to learn of the death of his former Wales team-mate Gary Speed at the age of 42.

Wales manager Gary Speed has died, the Football Association of Wales have confirmed.

FABIO CAPELLO is no longer “Shrek”. Unfortunately, Robert Earnshaw was the donkey after blowing a glorious chance to deny England victory at Wembley.

Fabio Capello is no longer “Shrek”. Unfortunately, Robert Earnshaw was the donkey after blowing a glorious chance to deny England victory at Wembley.

Wales 2 Montenegro 1

Wales 2 Northern Ireland 0

Nigel Worthington has called for his Northern Ireland youngsters to be given a chance in the wake of criticism sparked by their 5-0 defeat by the Republic of Ireland.

Wales manager Gary Speed accused organisers of the Carling Nations Cup of disrespecting his side after tonight’s 3-1 loss to Scotland in Dublin.

Scotland 3 Wales 1

Midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been named as the new Wales captain, manager Gary Speed has announced.

Republic of Ireland 3 Wales 0

Shay Given will grab with both hands the chance of another international cap against Wales at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

Wales midfielder Andy King believes victory in tomorrow night’s Carling Nations Cup opener against the Republic of Ireland would be the perfect boost ahead of next month’s eagerly-anticipated meeting with England.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI has welcomed Robbie Keane’s transfer to West Ham, just one week after the Ireland manager warned that the striker’s Irish place would be under threat if he didn’t escape his limbo at Spurs.

Wales boss Gary Speed has left Craig Bellamy out of his squad for the Carling Nations Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin next month.

NEW Wales boss Gary Speed has lavished praise on exiled Irish international Andy Reid.

NEW Wales boss Gary Speed believes his players will be in a “no-lose”position when they resume their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign against England in March.