Gary Speed, manager of Wales' national football team, has been found dead at his home at the age of 42. Cheshire Police confirmed he was found dead on the outskirts of Chester, where he lived, and said there were "no suspicious circumstances". A spokeswoman said: "At 7.08am today, Cheshire Police was informed of a sudden death at an address in Huntington, Chester."Officers went to the scene where a 42-year-old man was found dead. The next of kin have been informed and have confirmed the identity of the man as Gary Speed. "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. The family have requested that they are left in peace to grieve at this difficult time." Sources confirmed Speed was found hanged. The Football Association of
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Best a doubt for quarter-final with Wales
Rory Best's participation in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday is in serious doubt. Best sprained the AC join in his right shoulder during yesterday's 36-6 victory over Italy at Otago Stadium and is receiving treatment. A replacement for the Ulster hooker, who has been playing the best rugby of his Ireland career, has yet to be summoned and a clearer picture over his condition will emerge tomorrow. "Rory's doubtful for the weekend but we haven't written him off just yet," said manager Paul McNaughton. "We'll assess it tomorrow and have more information then. He's definitely doubtful. "He's getting manipulation at the moment. We'll have a better idea tomorrow after a morning's treatment." Ireland have already lost one hooker during the World Cup after