Inquest To Open Today Into Death Of Wales Manager "Gary Speed"

An inquest is to open today into the death of Wales manager Gary Speed.

Speed, 42, who died at his family home in Cheshire on Sunday, leaves a wife and two children. It is understood that he was found hanged.

Cheshire Police confirmed that the inquest will open at Warrington Coroner's Court at 15:00 GMT.

Politicians in the Welsh Assembly are to observe a minute's silence in his honour later after the manager's death stunned Wales and the sporting world.

A tribute is also expected before Tuesday night's cup tie between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers.

In a statement issued on Monday afternoon Speed's family said they had been overwhelmed by the support they have received following his death.

'Overwhelmed'

Speaking outside the family's home Hayden Evans, Speed's agent, said: "Gary's family would sincerely like to thank all the people that have sent messages of condolence and tributes in what is a very difficult time.

Also the flags outside the Welsh assembly in Cardiff Bay are flying at half-mast as a mark of respect.

Supporters have left scarves, football shirts and flowers across several football stadiums - including Everton's Goodison Park, at Leeds United's Elland Road, Newcastle United's St James' Park, the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff City Stadium, where Wales played their home games.