Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898)

Willie Gibson
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Gibson
Date of birth21 July 1898
Place of birthLarkhall, Scotland
Playing positionLeft half
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1923–1929Newcastle United124(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

William "Willie" Gibson (born 21 July 1898) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half.

Career

Born in Larkhall, Gibson played for Ayr United, before moving to Newcastle United, where he made over 120 appearances in the Football League.[1]

Gibson was trainer of Queen's Park from 1946 until 1963.[2]

Personal life

His father Neilly and brothers Neil and James were also footballers.[1]

References