Ernest Gadsby (21 June 1884 – 1963), sometimes known as Scan Gadsby, was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Barnsley, Glossop, Chesterfield and Bristol City.
Personal life Gadsby's brother Walter was also a footballer. In January 1918, years after the outbreak of the First World War, Gadsby was called up to serve as a gunner in the Royal Field Artillery. He was posted to the Western Front in April 1918 and was gassed and suffered trench fever.
Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChesterfield1904–05Second Division3000301905–06Second Division3000301906–07Second Division7200721907–08Second Division200020Total15200152Glossop1914–15Second Division32510335Career total47710487
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