Emotional tribute to Leeds United legend Gary Speed posted on London Underground board

A raft of tributes have been posted across social media for Gary Speed, who died in November 2011

Twitter account @allontheboard shared a picture of the board and wished Gary a 'happy heavenly birthday'.

The board reads: "Happy heavenly birthday to Gary Speed, who would have been 51 today.

"A football legend who played with pride and passion for Leeds United.

"Forever loved and always missed.

"Thoughts and love to you, your family, your friends and your fans."

Speed won 85 caps for his country and would go on to manage Wales.

A playing career that included 18 seasons of top flight football began in 1988 at Elland Road, as a trainee.

Four years later he played 41 of 42 First Division games for Leeds in their title-winning season.

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Laura Collins