November 27 marks exactly nine years since the sad and tragic passing of Whites legend Gary Speed. The midfielder, who spent eight years as a professional at Elland Road having graduated from the academy ranks, was part of the 1992 First Division title-winning side under Howard Wilkinson in LS11. The Welsh wizard made 248 league appearances for the Whites scoring 39 league goals. READ MORE: David Batty in focus - 12 memories of a Leeds United enforcer
![Gary Speed evades a challenge from John Pemberton during the clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in April 1992.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTIx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed evades a challenge from John Pemberton during the clash with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in April 1992. Photo: Getty
![Gary Speed in action against Newcastle United at St James's Park in April 1995. The Whites won 2-1.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTIy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed in action against Newcastle United at St James's Park in April 1995. The Whites won 2-1. Photo: Getty
![Gary Speed celebrates scoring against VFB Stuttgart at Elland Road in September 1992.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTIz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed celebrates scoring against VFB Stuttgart at Elland Road in September 1992. Photo: Getty
![Gary Speed hunts down Arsenal's Lee Dixon during the FA Cup fourth round clash at Highbury in January 1991.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTI0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed hunts down Arsenal's Lee Dixon during the FA Cup fourth round clash at Highbury in January 1991. Photo: Getty
![Gary Speed challenges West Ham United's Peter Butler during a Premier League game at Upton Park in August 1994.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTMy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed challenges West Ham United's Peter Butler during a Premier League game at Upton Park in August 1994. Photo: Getty
![Gary Speed celebrates with David Batty after scoring against Bradford City at Elland Road in April 1990. The game finished 1-1.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4MjAxMTMz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Gary Speed remembered
Gary Speed celebrates with David Batty after scoring against Bradford City at Elland Road in April 1990. The game finished 1-1. Photo: Varley Picture Agency