Colin Gardner

For the British film and media studies theorist, see Colin Gardner (academic).

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

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]

References

1. "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.