Colin Gardner

Colin Gardner, MBE (c. 1940 – 3 July 2010) was an English football official and philanthropist.

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Career

Gardner began his career as a referee in the Football League.[1] He then became chairman of a number of non-league teams, including Minehead, Gloucester City and Forest Green Rovers.[1]

Recognition

Gardner was awarded a MBE in 2006 for his charity work.[1]

Death

Gardner died of a brain tumour on 3 July 2010, at the age of 69, at his home in Minchinhampton.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "West country football stalwart Colin Gardner dies at 69". BBC Sport. 5 July 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_conf/8789834.stm. Retrieved 5 July 2010. 
  2. ^ "Former Forest Green Rovers chairman Colin Gardner dies of a brain tumor". Gazette Series. 3 July 2010. http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/sport/gloucestershiresport/8253500.Football__Legend_Colin_Gardner_dies_aged_69/. Retrieved 5 July 2010.