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Kieran Kinsella
1 Posted 10/10/2025 at 15:48:35
This game cost me a few quid. I went with a mate who was a Soton fan from university. Beforehand, I felt unusually confident and decided to back my optimism by making a bet we'd win 6-0. I don't often gamble but when I do I usually win. Of course on this occasion I didn't as we won 7-1.

I do remember Speed having a great game. But sadly, Dunc came off the bench and thereafter Royle ditched the skillful attack we'd built around Speed, Kanchelskis and Barmby so he could reintegrate Dunc and the long ball. If only Royle had kept things as they were and used Dunc sparingly.

The other thing I remember about this game was being in the back row of the Gwladys Street end. I missed half the goals as when people stood in front, you had to stand and if like me you were in the back row, the second tier hung low so it blocked your view of most of the opposite end of the field.

Dave Abrahams
2 Posted 10/10/2025 at 16:02:08
I thought a lot of Gary Speed but couldn't have described him any better than the writers:

“He was considered a consummate professional, very hard working and honest”.

I think that sums him up very well.

Michael Kenrick
Editorial Team
3 Posted 10/10/2025 at 17:21:06
Here's our collection of Match Reports from back then, including six from Everton fans, formerly of this parish.
Jack Convery
4 Posted 10/10/2025 at 17:48:57
Gary Speed, so sadly missed. RIP.

Here's the game - pace, passing and movement. Wonderful stuff.

https://www.premierleague.com/en/video/2350211

Brendan McLaughlin
5 Posted 10/10/2025 at 21:32:17
Gary Speed

Left way, way too soon

Alan McMillan
6 Posted 12/10/2025 at 11:40:24
I would encourage everyone to read the original reports, a great read.

Memories came flooding back...

Paul Hughes
7 Posted 13/10/2025 at 14:12:03
Ooo-aah! Grantona! Sadly, Tony flattered to deceive, there were few other performances like this from him.

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