| Location | Sutton Coldfield |
| Age | 27 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1979 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 11,160 since 10/09/2006 |
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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 - including the 2001 Second division Play-off final against Reading in Cardiff.
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.
Matt leaves behind a young daughter, and a wife, Sarah.
my perfect brother
Oh how I miss you every single day!! I love you sooooo much Matthew your the best brother in the whole world I would do anything to have you back! Life really sucks!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Amelia's 6th Birthday xxx
Our gorgeous girl is now 6, how have I got through 6 birthdays without you! She is so gorgeous and has your cheeky smile, I hope you are so proud of her. Remembering the 7th of Jan 2006 the happiest day of our lives hurts so much now but thank you for giving me Amelia, you will always be with me because you live on in her. Love you always & forever, Sarah xxxx
Another year
Miss you so much my darling brother. I don't know how we can go through another year without you here with us. We miss you so much Matty. Our lives are so incomplete because you are not here. We struggle to live our lives. Everyday we think of you. Everyday we miss you. I would give anything for you to be here. It's a struggle to live pal. We will never get over the fact that you cannot be here to make new memories with us and the children. We miss you so much. I love you all the world xxxxx
Wish you were here to celebrate Christmas with us & Milly. We miss you so much. It is so hard to live without you. Missing you as always. Forever in our hearts. Love you xxxx
Matthew, just wanted to say how much we are all missing you right now. Amongst the present buying and christmas songs, you are always in our thoughts. We love you so so much xxxxxxxx
Christmas is coming....
Hi Babe, Christmas is coming and yet its another reminder that you are not here to share it with us :0( The famous coke advert is on all the time and although at first sight you can't help but smile and think of you it soon turns to tears and heart arche that we can't see it with you. Always loving and missing you so much even though weeks, months and years go by! Love forever Sarah & your gorgeous girl Amelia xxxx
A Stags Legend
Just wanted to say that Matt is still thought of and often a topic of converstation over at Mansfield Town FC. I used to bring school pupils to the club to train and from time to time we'd bump into him. He always went out of his way to say hello and speak with the kids. A true gentlemen and legend...Woody
My Brother xx
Been thinking about you alot this week Matthew, even more than usual. Hope your okay up there...it feels like you've been with me this week at times, its so nice but i'd give anything for you to be here properly and give you the biggest hug ever. I'd love to hug you more than anything else in the world. I love you so so much and i miss you more than ever. My brother, my gorgeous brother xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another year...
5 years...how have we all got through 5 years without you my wonderful big brother? It doesn't seem 5 minutes since you were laughing and joking as you always did. Life really isn't fair. You we're and still are the most kind, caring, loving person, it should never of been you Matthew.
Love you so much and miss you more every single day xxxx
5years...
5years have gone by without seeing your face or hearing your voice! I miss that so much Matty. I cant say how much Im missing you its so so pants!!!!! I want you to be here again and not to have gone its so unfair. I would love a big brother hug right now. I love you forever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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