Colin Gardner - press release

[Yokel]

http://fgrforum.publicitymatters.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=328&p=2944#p2944

FOREST GREEN ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED

MAJOR PRESS RELEASE

Forest Green Rovers are saddened to announce that the Chairman – Colin Gardner – has relinquished his position at the club with immediate effect.

In a formal statement issued today, the club wish to inform all connected with the club and the community, that at the request of Mr Gardner, he wishes it to be known that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. It is also with his permission that it becomes common knowledge that his medical team have advised that the prognosis is not good and it is imperative that he receives urgent treatment. However, in his usual style he refuses to hide away and will face up to the challenge despite such news.

[Neil]

Doesn't sound good at all, I'm never any good at reading between the lines with these kind of things and assume that we are to fear the worst. I have a lot of time for Colin and wish him all the best and hope for his and his family's sake that he can fight it.

[weston branch]

My thoughts are with Colin and his family at this moment, I know that having spoken to Shelley and Charles that theirs are too. I only hope and pray that Colin can get through this.

[Dr Wart Hoover]

i will be praying for Colin...

[halesowentown]

never met him but thoughts are with him

[DCD]

That as come as a shock ,Colin is a great man with alot of pride. I wish him well with the treatment.

[Growlithe]

Keep on fighting, big man!

[Graham]

All the best to Colin and his family and this tough time

[DCM]

When I heard the news this morning on the radio it was a huge shock. Our best wishes, thoughts and prayers are with Colin and his family at this difficult time.

David, Heather and Katie.

[Kingo]

Really shocked - Colin is one of the "good guys" in life - fight it Colin, we are all with you.

[SHANDY LOVE MACHINE]

I've always found Colin to be a man who takes a challenge head on, its probably why he has been so successful. I've no doubt he'll carry this attitude in his latest and biggest fight. Good luck to you and your family, my thoughts are with you, don't let it beat you.

[darrenb]

I hope Colin gets through this. He is a top bloke and did a hell of a lot for our club and many others.

[footy]

colin helped out gloucester city when in need, a truely great man with a heart for local football......a speedy recovery colin.thanks for your kindness and support,pull through it big man...

[tigermatty]

best wishes for a speedy recovery

[Noah]

I've sent Colin a card, and told him that I am sure all Gloucester City supporters feel the same way as I do : I am extremely fond of the fella.

I've asked if I can conveniently ring.

[Joe]

My best wishes go to Colin, and I really hopes he comes through this ok.

[NI-Branch]

This was sad news but Colin is a fighter and I am sure that all at Gloucester City, Forest Green Rovers and all the countless teams he has supported in some way and all the charities that have benefited from his big heart.

Let's hope he fights this all the way and will recover swiftly from this serious condition.

Very understandable why he's given up the chair at FGR, he has to concentrate on his treatment and family life.

[Jake]

Indeed this sad news featured on BBC NEWS WEST, and needless to say my good wishes are sent with all the others expressed.

[city supporter]

If you do manage to read this Forum Colin, you will know that a lot of people think very highly of you. You are certainly in my thoughts and if anyone can beat this condition, you can.

[Simon22]

Extremely sad news, as others have said, he was there when you needed him most last year.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

[Noah]

I spoke with Colin last evening, and found him just as I have always found him : full of good humour, telling a good story, explaining how he had sorted something out for somebody. I understand there is to be press coverage shortly, and so I'll hold back on some of the detail - but I'll tell you in due course if the paper story doesn't.

Colin's health is, as reported, not good. If I tell you that he made me laugh out loud as he told me about it, you could think me an unfeeling so and so, but if you know Colin you won't. Just as he has dealt with everything at GCAFC in the past and more recently at FGR, so he is dealing with his own present situation with great fortitude. He is not sitting around feeling sorry for himself, as some of us would. He's not wasting a minute, but when did he ever ? He will continue leading as full a life as he can whilst he is able to, which I suppose is something we might all aspire to do.

He has read all the messages in this thread, and wants you to know how welcome they are and how much appreciated - so add to them if you will. One thing that came through talking with him, and it really is an inspiration, is that he does not want by being unwell to make anyone else miserable. (He had a really funny way of putting this, which I will probably share with you at some time)

[Jake]

Well done thank you Noah for that message, as indeed only you can tell 'em. :wink:

[Citizen]

http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=232357&command=displayContent&sourceNode=231781&contentPK=20833709&folderPk=110050&pNodeId=231927

Interview with Colin here