Ian Gibson (footballer, born February 1956) explained

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]

Football career

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]

Career after football

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1975-76 squad.
  2. Web site: Do You Remember: Ian Gibson. Killiefc.com.
  3. News: Aussie Footballers – Ian Gibson . OzFootball . 2020-07-24.
  4. Web site: The Australian Game Developers Conference . AGCD.