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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 13/04/2026 16:37 by Kimbo.

Oh, good grief. I never realised Matt's condition had advanced so far.
What a sad loss for everyone, especially his family.
Rest well Matt. I'll not forget your time with us as a classy stand-off, and a good man.

Desperately sad news; a lovely tribute to a very brave man compiled by Paul.
I confess when I saw him at the Nottingham match, I was shocked by the way and speed of the condition had hit him.
I know he had hoped to be at the recent Former Players lunch, sadly his illness denied Matt a last visit to the Butts Park Arena.
At least though Matt got to hand over the trophy to Cov as the first recipients of the Matt Gallagher Cup versus Nottingham.
Matt was a valuable member and contributor of the Derek Eves squad which produced that epic v Newcastle, he was at centre that day, the match programme is in front of me. Then later that season at full back for the play offs v London Irish.
I feel privileged to have both met and known Matt. The terrible disease, which hopefully longer term a cure can be found,has taken away another one from us.
Our thoughts and prayers at this time must be with his wife and family.

RIP now Matt we will not forget you

JB

Sad news indeed, RIP Matt.

From a multi millionaire family ,Matt came over as genuine boy next door and unaffected by such fabulous wealth.
Although he never graced the BPA he was a big player and leading light at Coundon rd and a massive addition to Dereks squad.
RIP Matt and condolences to the family.