Career
Gadsden was born in Nottingham and played amateur football with Standen Hill Victoria before joining Stoke in 1912. He became Stoke"s first choice goalkeeper in 1912-1913 and 1913-1914 before losing his place to Richard Herron in 1914-1915. After World War I Gadsden returned to amateur football with Mansfield Invicta and N ottinghamshire Rangers.