Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898) explained

Willie Gibson
Fullname:	William Muir Gibson
Birth Date:	21 July 1898
Birth Place:	Larkhall, Scotland
Death Date:	^[1]
Height:	^[2]
Position:	Left half
Clubs1:	Larkhall Thistle
Clubs2:	St Anthony's
Years3:	1919–1923
Clubs3:	Ayr United
Caps3:	118
Goals3:	4
Years4:	1923–1929
Clubs4:	Newcastle United
Caps4:	124
Goals4:	2

William Muir Gibson (21 July 1898 – 1992) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half.

Career

Born in Larkhall, Gibson played for Ayr United,^[3] before moving to Newcastle United, where he made over 120 appearances in the English Football League.^[4]

Gibson was trainer of Queen's Park from 1946 until 1963.^[5]

Personal life

His father Neilly and brothers Neil and James were also footballers.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Player search: Wilkinson, J (Jack) . English National Football Archive . 26 March 2021 . subscription.
2. News: Ready for action: few changes in the First Division of the League. Newcastle United . Novocastrian . Athletic News . Manchester . 25 August 1924 . 5.
3. A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players. John Litster. Scottish Football Historian magazine. October 2012.
4. Web site: Player profile: William Gibson . Toon1892 . Kenneth H Scott . 26 March 2021.
5. Web site: Coaches: Pre 1974 . Queen's Park F.C. . 26 March 2021.