| Location | Sutton Coldfield |
| Age | 27 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1979 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 7,905 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.
Happy 30th Birthday mate, Hope you liked your balloons we sent up to you xx 3 years tomorrow since you were taken away from us. Im remembering our conversations and being with you this day 3yrs ago, the last time i saw you. I can remember it all so clear, what u were wearing, what we said, the song you sang to me...if only they weren't the last memories, if only...love you so much pal, forever xxx
Your 30th Birthday
We wish you were here with us to celebrate your 30th Birthday. We have had to get through the day without you and it is so hard, as every year passes & another birthday goes by without you here. We love you so much
xx
Matthew, i'd give anything for you to be here with us right now, i miss you so much, each day is so hard but at xmas its all about family and our family is missing someone so important that it just doesnt feel the same. I really have no idea how we've got to the 3rd xmas without you, how is that possible? I love you so much mate. It shouldnt be like this, you should be here getting excited for xmas like you always did. If only we could be kids again. Everything was so right and so happy then xxxx
Just sitting thinking of you again. The kids are getting excited about christmas, but you are always in my mind. I feel so guilty for putting up the tree & buying presents. You should be here with Milly. Matt, we think about you every second. We cant get on with our lives without you here with us. We miss you so much. We all love you pal. Big kisses for uncle Matty xxx Rach x
Birthday
Matt, our birthdays tomorrow, another year without you to blow the candles out with. It hurts me so much that you can't be with me like we used to. Ringing each other & seeing who could say 'happy birthday' first! You always having the bigger cake, the most cards..i never minded one bit though. You deserved them all, plus much much more. Send me a special present tomorrow to let me know your with me. I love you more than is ever possible to write down. Happy Birthday my gorgeous brother xxxxxxx
its Daniels first day of school in the morning & i am really upset that you will not see him in his uniform. I cant begin to say how hard the next few weeks will be. We love you so much. Miss you Pal xx
Hi matt, unfortunately i never got the chance to get to know you as well as i would of liked but on the occasions i did meet you i just thought what a wonderful person you were and what a great couple you and sarah made. I have had the luck to get to know your beutiful wife sarah and your gorgeous daughter milly, you must be so proud of them. We talk about you all the time and you are so loved. Milly and rhys get on so well, we're always joking that they'll be a couple when there older.
thinking of you, bye for now, love kim x x x x x
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