Herbert Gadsden (12 September 1893 – 1973) was an English

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who played for

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Career

Gadsden was born in

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and played amateur football with Standen Hill Victoria before joining

in 1912. He became Stoke's first choice goalkeeper in 1912–13 and 1913–14 before losing his place to Richard Herron in 1914–15. After

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Gadsden returned to amateur football with Mansfield Invicta and Notts Rangers.

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gadsden, Bert English men's footballers Stoke City F.C. players 1893 births 1973 deaths Notts Rangers F.C. players Men's association football goalkeepers Footballers from Nottingham 20th-century English sportsmen