Bicester Motion: Firefighter killed in blaze was 'wonderful guy'
He said Mr Sadler had "just been that person on the end of the phone that I called as and when I needed to speak to somebody" when he started out in the fire service."Every time you saw him he had a smile on his face, he always had the time of day to come and speak to you and say hello," Mr Roberts said."He was just a really really genuine, nice guy who'd do anything for anybody and a guy who loved being a firefighter and making a difference on a daily basis."
Sunday's charity match will see an Ardley United team face off against a team of Oxford United legends - with former Yellows youth player Mr Roberts lining-up alongside U's icons, including James Constable and Alfie Potter.The match, which kicks off at 13:00 BST, will be officiated by a team of Premier League officials, led by referee and former firefighter Sam Allison.Ardley United chairman Ian Feaver said he was expecting a near capacity crowd for the game, which he said would be "amazing"."Its a great way to raise money for a very worthwhile charity, as well as having a good time while you're doing it," he told BBC Radio Oxford ahead of the match.
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