leicesterlass
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Post by leicesterlass on Sept 9, 2006 19:13:22 GMT -1
Hinckley Utd defender Gadbsy dies
Hinckley United's Matt Gadsby died after collapsing on the pitch during a Conference North game on Saturday.
The 27-year-old defender fell to the ground with no-one near him during the first half of their game at Harrogate.
A statement from Hinckley chairman Kevin Downes said: "This is an absolute tragedy and our thoughts are with Matthew's family and friends."
Gadsby joined Hinckley on a free in the summer from Forest Green having started his career at Walsall as a trainee.
He also played for Mansfield Town and Kidderminster Harriers.
Downes continued: "Incidents like this put everything into perspective and no-one can quite come to terms with what has happened.
"The medics were 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."
Gadsby joined Hinckley on a one-year contract this summer and leaves behind a young daughter and wife Sarah.
Hinckley's match away to Moor Green on Tuesday night has been postponed as a mark of respect.
Terrible news, R.I.P
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Post by gtnffc on Sept 9, 2006 19:23:34 GMT -1
I noticed on the BBC Vidiprinter this game had been called off due to 'serious injury'. Awful thing to happen, my thoughts go out to his family and friends
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Post by leicesterlass on Sept 9, 2006 19:35:23 GMT -1
Puts everything into perspective really
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Sept 9, 2006 20:01:57 GMT -1
terrible news!! Reminds me of Mark Vivien Foe when he just collapsed and died!! Just goes to show that when your time is up........... at least he died doing what he loved, but i doubt that is any consolation to his family etc R.I.P
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Post by Peschi on Sept 9, 2006 20:33:56 GMT -1
aye poor lad, had a little girl as well thats really sad
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Post by JJ on Sept 10, 2006 12:31:27 GMT -1
Agree with all the above comments. That really is tragic but as Gres said, at least he went doing what he loved
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Post by Bobcat Robinson on Sept 10, 2006 13:40:16 GMT -1
RIP
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Post by embarossed on Sept 10, 2006 15:39:06 GMT -1
RIP Mr Gadsby, our thoughts are with your family.
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Post by GeoFox on Sept 11, 2006 12:15:27 GMT -1
Just heard about this on the radio. Its very sad, my thoughts go to his family and friends.
RIP Matt Gadsby
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Post by Jodie. on Sept 11, 2006 16:36:44 GMT -1
RIP ... Agree with Gres And JJ ... At least he died doing what he loved ... My thoughts go out to his friends and family ... RIP !
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Post by Fizzy Bread on Sept 11, 2006 18:17:10 GMT -1
Awful tradegy, thoughts with his loved ones.
RIP.
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