Derek_Gibbs_(footballer)

Derek Gibbs (footballer)

Derek Gibbs (footballer)

English footballer


Derek William Gibbs (22 December 1934 – 19 November 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

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Club career

Born in Fulham, Gibbs started his career with South Ruislip and Ruislip Manor, before joining Chelsea, where he made his debut in 1957.[2] After 23 appearances for The Blues, in which he scored five goals, Gibbs moved to Leyton Orient in 1960.[2] After escaping injury following a car accident, Gibbs moved to Queens Park Rangers in 1963.[2] His spell with The R's was unsuccessful, as he failed to score in 27 league appearances before moving to non-league Romford, where he finished his career.[2]

Death

Gibbs died on 19 November 2009 in Bridgend, Wales.[1][2]


References

  1. "Derek Gibbs". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  2. "Derek Gibbs R.I.P." indyrs.co.uk. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2022.

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