Derek Gibbs (footballer) explained

Derek Gibbs
Fullname:Derek William Gibbs
Birth Date:22 December 1934
Birth Place:Fulham, London, England
Death Place:Bridgend, Wales
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:South Ruislip
Youthclubs2:Ruislip Manor
Youthyears3:1951–1957
Youthclubs3:Chelsea
Years1:1957–1960
Clubs1:Chelsea
Caps1:23
Goals1:5
Years2:1960–1963
Clubs2:Leyton Orient
Caps2:33
Goals2:4
Years3:1963–1965
Caps3:27
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Romford
Totalcaps:83
Totalgoals:9

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

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.[1] After 23 appearances for The Blues, in which he scored five goals, Gibbs moved to Leyton Orient in 1960.[1] After escaping injury following a car accident, Gibbs moved to Queens Park Rangers in 1963.[1] 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.[1]

Death

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derek Gibbs R.I.P.. 8 April 2010. 28 July 2022. indyrs.co.uk.