- The former Newcastle midfielder took his life in 2011
- Post mocking his loss of life was shared on social media by a Sunderland fan
- Newcastle knocked Sunderland out of the FA Cup on Saturday
Northumbria Police have launched an investigation to trace down a Sunderland fan who mocked the late Gary Speed’s loss of life with a vile social media put up.
The put up was shared on X, the platform previously referred to as Twitter, shortly after Newcastle beat Sunderland 3-0 within the FA Cup on the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
‘We could have misplaced as we speak, however at the very least we did not cling ourselves for being homosexual’, it learn.
The put up was instantly reported to the police, who’ve since launched an investigation.
‘We are conscious of a put up which seems to make hateful feedback in regards to the late footballer Gary Speed,’ Northumbria Police stated in a press release.
Former Newcastle midfielder Gary Speed took his personal life aged 42 in 2011
‘An investigation is underway to establish anybody accountable. Anyone with info is requested contact Northumbria Police quoting log NP-20240107-0254.’
Speed, a former Wales worldwide, took his life in November 2011 aged 42. He was married with two youngsters.
The midfielder performed 677 league video games throughout a 22-year profession for Leeds, Newcastle, Everton, Bolton and Sheffield United.
He made 285 appearances for Newcastle in all competitions, scoring 39 targets for the Magpies in six seasons at St. James’ Park. He was a part of the Newcastle staff that reached back-to-back FA Cup finals in 1998 and 1999, shedding to Arsenal and Manchester United.
Speed received 85 caps for Wales and was in command of the nationwide soccer between December 2010 and November 2011.
An personal aim from Daniel Ballard and two targets from Alexander Isak ensured Newcastle progressed to the fourth spherical of the FA Cup and claimed bragging rights within the first Tyne-Wear derby in eight years.
‘It feels nice,’ Newcastle supervisor Eddie Howe stated after the sport.
‘I by no means frightened in regards to the draw, I all the time thought it was an incredible draw – so long as we received it. We dealt with the event effectively, have been courageous with the ball and have been very composed.
‘We did not let the gang take over and we dealt with all the things very well.’