Colin Gardner

English football official and philanthropist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

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

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