Billy Gibson (footballer, born 1981)
William Gibson (born 1 August 1981) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder for Kilbirnie Ladeside in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region. He has previously played in the Scottish Premier League for Partick Thistle.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Gibson | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kilbirnie Ladeside | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2004 | Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2004 | → Partick Thistle (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| 2004–2007 | Partick Thistle | 84 | (5) |
| 2007–2008 | St Patrick's Athletic | 17 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | Clyde | 44 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Ayr United | 25 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Alloa Athletic | 17 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Linlithgow Rose | ||
| 2014– | Kilbirnie Ladeside | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:10, 8 August 2014 | |||
Club career
editHe started his career with Rangers, before moving to fellow Glasgow club Partick Thistle on loan for the first half of 2004.[1] He was released by Rangers that summer, and joined Thistle on a permanent transfer in July 2004.[2] This spell lasted 3 years, before he moved to Ireland to play for St Patrick's Athletic in June 2007.[3]
Gibson moved back to Scotland in January 2008, and signed for Partick Thistle's rivals, Clyde.[4] He was signed by John Brown, who coached him during his spell with Rangers. He made his debut in a 3–1 defeat by Stirling Albion on 2 February 2008. Gibson's contract was terminated in June 2009, following Clyde's relegation and financial troubles.[5]
Gibson went on to sign for First Division newcomers Ayr United, before joining Alloa Athletic for the 2010–11 season. He then spent almost a year out of football before joining Junior side Linlithgow Rose in the summer of 2012.[6][7] Gibson moved on to Kilbirnie Ladeside in August 2014.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Smith keeps options open as a loan Ranger". The Scotsman. 31 January 2004. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Thistle bosses sign on". BBC Sport. 7 May 2004. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Mackey, Liam (7 June 2007). "Waterford welcome new boys for clash with leaders Saints". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Two more on board
- ^ "Club Statement – Players Contracts". clydefc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
- ^ "Ayr Utd snap up free agent Gibson". BBC Sport. 23 June 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ^ "New faces for Rose, BU". Linlithgow Gazette. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Jeffrey, John (8 August 2014). "Signing news". Kilbirnie Ladeside F.C. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
External links
edit- Billy Gibson at Soccerbase (Rangers to Alloa)
- Billy Gibson at Soccerbase (Clyde and Ayr)