Ian Gibson | |
Birth Date: | 3 February 1956 |
Position: | Striker |
Years1: | ?–1975 |
Clubs1: | Nairn County |
Years2: | 1975–1978 |
Clubs2: | Aberdeen |
Caps2: | 12 |
Goals2: | 4 |
Years3: | 1978–1981 |
Clubs3: | Kilmarnock |
Caps3: | 70 |
Goals3: | 12 |
Years4: | 1981–1986 |
Clubs4: | Canberra City |
Caps4: | 137 |
Goals4: | 28 |
Ian Gibson is a Scottish former footballer, who played as a striker.[1]
Gibson began his professional career at the Scottish Highland League club Nairn County. He then moved to Aberdeen in 1975, making his debut in the 2–0 win over Dumbarton.[1] He remained there for a further three seasons, until he moved to Kilmarnock in 1978.[1] Gibson made seventy appearances for Kilmarnock, scoring twelve goals.[2] Gibson played in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) for Canberra City between 1981 and 1986, scoring 28 times in 137 appearances.[3]
A graduate of the Aberdeen University, he moved to Australia in 1981 where he began a career in teaching. For nine years he worked at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment as head of school.[4] He now lives in Canberra, Australia.