Career
A Scottish schoolboy international, Gibson began his career at Accrington Stanley, making his league debut at the age of 15, before joining Bradford Park Avenue in 1960. He spent two years in Bradford. Gibson"s form in Bradford saw pay £30,000 to sign him in March 1962.
He joined the club as it was entering a steady decline which saw them fall into the third division.
Despite numerous injuries in his four years at Coventry he was a true legend and under Noel Cantwell he helped them qualify for Europe in 1969-1970 by virtue of finishing sixth in the First Division. During his four years at Highfield Road he played alongside the likes of Willie Carr, Neil Martin, George Curtis and Ernie Hannigan.
Gibson was sold to in 1970 for £35,000. After helping the side avoid relegation in his second year he was sold.
Gibson went to in October 1972 for £100,000 but after only a few months a serious injury saw his professional career ended.
