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