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terrible news in the NLP yesterday. not on topic i know but wanted to say how shocking it was and that i wish his family well.

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Saturday 9th September

 

Matt Gadsby - Hinckley United Official Statement.

Hinckley United Football Club regretfully announce the tragic death of Matthew Gadsby.

 

The 27 year-old collapsed midway through the first half of the Conference North game with Harrogate Town at Wetherby Road on Saturday. Paramedics treated the central defender on the pitch and worked on him for over an hour after he suddenly collapsed on the field of play. No other player was involved. He was taken to Harrogate Royal Infirmary but failed to respond to treatment.

 

Chairman Kevin Downes said: “This is an absolute tragedy and our thoughts are with Matthew’s family and friends. Incidents like this put everything into perspective and no-one can quite come to terms with what has happened. The medics were out on the pitch within seconds and their treatment was first class and they did everything they could along with the staff at the hospital which was next door to the ground. Matthew had made a big impact on the football club during his time at the Marston’s Stadium and he will be sadly missed by everyone.”

 

Sutton Coldfield born Gadsby began his career as a trainee at Walsall before breaking his way into the first team and making 23 first team appearances. He then moved to Mansfield Town and Kidderminster Harriers extending his Football League experience before he dropped into Non League football with Forest Green Rovers. Swadlincote based Gadsby – a builder by profession - signed a one-year deal with Hinckley United in the summer and had been in outstanding form.

 

Mr Gadsby leaves behind a young daughter, and a wife, Sarah.

 

Hinckley United’s game away at Moor Green on Tuesday night has been postponed after this tregedy.

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I trust there will be some sort of donation where people can make donations for his wife and baby girl he left behind! I for one would put some money forward.



Now that would be a great idea...Every supporter in the country, say in two weeks time, pays 10p extra for their gate fee and all (and I mean all, no deductions for administration etc etc) monies goes to his wife and baby.
I know there are trends when this sort of thing happens, but it has happened maybe five times in history, so would be a fantastic gesture...
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terrible news in the NLP yesterday. not on topic i know but wanted to say how shocking it was and that i wish his family well.


Ditto, not what I wanted to read when I picked up my paper Sunday morning.

Do you think a mins silence at all ESL related games on Saturday would be a good gesture?
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I trust there will be some sort of donation where people can make donations for his wife and baby girl he left behind! I for one would put some money forward.



Now that would be a great idea...Every supporter in the country, say in two weeks time, pays 10p extra for their gate fee and all (and I mean all, no deductions for administration etc etc) monies goes to his wife and baby.
I know there are trends when this sort of thing happens, but it has happened maybe five times in history, so would be a fantastic gesture...




It would be hard to get every club involved mate. How about we set up somthing where as people can donate via debit card or somthing? any ideas people?
Then say after a few weeks we forward it on to the relevent persons.
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Hinckley United’s Nationwide North game at the Marston's Stadium against Leigh RMI this coming Saturday has been postponed following last weekend's tragic events.

 

The club, after consultation with the Nationwide Conference, have decided to withdraw the number five shirt – which was worn by Matt Gadsby - for the season. It will be replaced by the number 18 shirt in the starting line-up.

 

A remembrance area has been set up at the Marston’s Stadium by the turnstiles for memorial wreaths and any cards or flowers will be passed on.

 

A bank account has been set up for any donations which will go directly to the Gadsby family.

 

It is at the HSBC in Hinckley. Sort code 40-24-19. Account number 71581899.

 

As soon as any details with regards to Matt Gadsby’s funeral arrangements and further tribute events, they will be posted on the club website www.marstonstadium.co.uk

 

Hinckley United would like to thank all the supporters and football clubs who have passed on their thoughts at this sad time.

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