Willie_Gibson_(footballer_born_1898)

Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898)

Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898)

Scottish footballer


William Muir Gibson (21 July 1898 – 1992) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half.

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Career

Born in Larkhall, Gibson played for Ayr United,[3] before moving to Newcastle United, where he made over 120 appearances in the English Football League.[4]

Gibson was trainer of Queen's Park from 1946 until 1963.[5]

Personal life

His father Neilly and brothers Neil and James were also footballers.[4]


References

  1. "Player search: Wilkinson, J (Jack)". English National Football Archive. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. Novocastrian (25 August 1924). "Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Newcastle United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
  3. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. "Player profile: William Gibson". Toon1892. Kenneth H Scott. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  5. "Coaches: Pre 1974". Queen's Park F.C. Retrieved 26 March 2021.



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