Colin GardnerColin Gardner was an English football official and philanthropist.CareerGardner 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.RecognitionGardner was awarded a MBE in 2006 for his charity work.DeathGardner died of a brain tumour on 3 July 2010, at the age of 69, at his home in Minchinhampton.