JonnyJ
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As some of you may or may not know the Hinckley v Harrogate Twon match was Abandoned after 21 mins due to "Serious Injury".
After Scanning some message boards i have learnt that Hinckley Town Player, Matt Gadsby, has died after collapsing on the pitch.
My thoughts go out to all Matt's friends and family.
Messages of condolance can be left here on the
Hinckley Message Board
RIP Matt 
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Danny P
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RIP
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Tiger
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I used to go to school with him
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JonnyJ
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quote:
Originally posted by Tiger
I used to go to school with him
Devastated for you mate.
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Tiger
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
quote:
Originally posted by Tiger
I used to go to school with him
Devastated for you mate.
To be honest, this was the first place I heard about - just tried to ring some lads I know that play for Hinckley and cant get through, spoke to an ex-hinckley player just then and said he wasnt sure who he was, maybe he's not from Hinckley, now im not so sure if it was the same lad I used to go school with. but the surname Gadsby rings a bell.
[Edited on 09-09-2006 by Tiger]
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nik
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Terrible news, have left a message. RIP.
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corsa_crew
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rip - terrible news to hear
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anyone heard whats happened during clyde match also aban due to serious inury :s
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JonnyJ
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A statement has been issused stating the following:
HINCKLEY United Football Club regretfully announce the tragic death of Matthew Gadsby.
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. 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.
Mr Gadsby leaves behind a young daughter, and a wife, Sarah.
Hinckley United’s game away at Moor Green on Tuesday night has been postponed after today’s tragic events.
[Edited on 09-09-2006 by JonnyJ]
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JonnyJ
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Originally posted by corsa_crew
rip - terrible news to hear
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anyone heard whats happened during clyde match also aban due to serious inury :s
Yes the player got caught in the throat by someones studs. CPR was administered and the player is apparently on his way to making a full recovery in hospital.
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shawboy
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weird how 2 games on the same day where abandoned due to serious injury.
very sad news.
RIP
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Mase
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according to that statement hes from my town. The surname Gadsby rings a bell, but don't think i know him.
Terrible news though
RIP
Mase
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Edd
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quote:
Originally posted by shawboy
weird how 2 games on the same day where abandoned due to serious injury.
very sad news.
RIP
you talking about the young scottish boy?
he was dead for 4 minutes on the pitch 
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shawboy
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quote:
Originally posted by Edd
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Originally posted by shawboy
weird how 2 games on the same day where abandoned due to serious injury.
very sad news.
RIP
yeah, the RIP was for the english lad thou.
the scottish lad is okay from what i know.
you talking about the young scottish boy?
he was dead for 4 minutes on the pitch
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philrussell81
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he used to pay for mansfield town too, my local team
RIP
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Marc
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The same thing happened at York in 1990, hence why the home stand is called the David Longhurst stand
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