Colin Gardner

Colin Gardner
Born 1940 or 1941
England
Died 3 July 2010(2010-07-03) (aged 69)
Minchinhampton, England
Domestic
Years League Role

Colin Gardner MBE (1940 or 1941 – 3 July 2010) was an English football official and philanthropist.

Career

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

Recognition

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

Death

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "West country football stalwart Colin Gardner dies at 69". BBC Sport. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
  2. ↑ "Former Forest Green Rovers chairman Colin Gardner dies of a brain tumor". Gazette Series. 3 July 2010. Retrieved 5 July 2010.