Colin Gardner
Colin Gardner (c. 1940 – 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.