Speed is Wales' most capped outfield player, the former Newcastle midfielder making his international debut against Costa Rica in 1990 and picking up 85 caps before retiring in October 2004 at the end of Mark Hughes' reign as manager.
The England under-21 international starred in Newcastle's midweek League Cup win at Coventry and was believed to be integral to Kevin Keegan's plans.
After starting in Sunday's 3-0 win over Newcastle, the former England international is now joint second on the club's all-time appearances list on 665 games.
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Everton, Bolton Wanderers and Newcastle United have also paid tribute to the Welsh international midfielder.
Hartson admitted the arrival of Wales international strike partner Craig Bellamy on loan from Newcastle has helped his cause.
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Dr Lyle Armstrong, of the International Centre For Life at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, called the studies a "major development".
The Newcastle star edged ever closer to Neil Jenkins's international points record of 1, 090 in the process and also broke the record for international drop-goals after sending over his 29th on Saturday.
The medal was awarded to Newcastle's Arthur Henderson in 1934 for his work on international disarmament.
The gold Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Newcastle's Arthur Henderson in 1934 for his work on international disarmament in the run up to WWII.
Gerrard's visit to the bar on Sunday followed Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Newcastle at St James' Park, a game in which the England international scored twice, as the Reds moved three points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
But the Bluebirds will have to dwell on their disappointment over the international break until Sunday, 13 September when Jones' men host Newcastle United in what could be the first full house at their new Cardiff City Stadium.
England international defender Shorey, 26, has been linked with West Ham and Newcastle.
The Peru international, 32, is believed to be a target for West Ham after telling Newcastle of his wish to leave.
But the exiled Republic of Ireland international could make his bow for his new club in Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
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