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Post by David on Sept 9, 2006 23:10:46 GMT
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/5331422.stmHinckley 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.
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Post by belak on Sept 10, 2006 11:26:03 GMT
Thoughts to his family
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Post by sunbeam on Sept 10, 2006 14:07:42 GMT
Terrible tragedy.
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Post by Rich on Sept 10, 2006 14:13:11 GMT
Jeesh, terrible tragedy. Anyone got any more details on what happened?
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Post by Alf Garnett on Sept 10, 2006 20:47:54 GMT
No but there was apparantly no-one else near him and he just collpased.
Condoloncies to his family and friends.
Also there was a Hamilton player who collapsed with respiratory problems yesterday and their game against Clyde was also abandoned. Fortunately he seems to be recovering well in hospital.
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Post by DaveE on Sept 11, 2006 10:46:28 GMT
Jeez. It's like the Marc-Vivien Foe incident. Sorry to hear about this.
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