Leeds United and Newcastle fans pay warm tribute to legend Gary Speed Gary Speed remembered with tributes during Leeds' clash with Newcastle

Gary Speed was remembered by both sets of fans today

Speed died at the age of 42 five years ago this month.

The former Wales international was an icon at both Leeds and Newcastle, amassing over 500 appearances combined for the two clubs.

Gary Speed remembered with tributes during Leeds' clash with Newcastle

Sun, November 20, 2016

Express Sport brings you the best pictures as Leeds United and Newcastle United teams and supporters pay tribute to former player Gary Speed during their Championship clash at Elland Road

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Leeds United and Newcastle United players and fans paid tribute to former midfielder Gary Speed during today's Championship fixture on an emotional afternoon at Elland Road

Scarves commemorating Speed were for sale outside Elland Road

Leeds players wore Speed tribute shirts during the warm-up

Leeds went into the game on a run of five matches without defeat

Leeds are hosting Newcastle for the first time since 2003, with the two clubs battling for Premier League promotion.

Speed started his career at Leeds, making his debut in 1988 before moving to Everton eight years later.

He joined Newcastle in 1998 and was part of the side under Sir Bobby Robson that secured Champions League __football for the 2002/03 season.

Speed started his career at Leeds

The Wales star moved to Everton and then on to Newcastle

A sell-out Elland Road paid their respects to Speed, who went on to manage Sheffield United and Wales, 11 minutes into the game.

And his name was chanted throughout the match from both sets of supporters.