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Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898)

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Full name
  
William Gibson

1923–1929
  
Newcastle United

Name
  
Willie Gibson


Playing position
  
Left half

Role
  
Footballer

Years
  
Team

Position
  
Wing half

Date of birth
  
(1898-07-21)21 July 1898

Place of birth
  
Larkhall, Scotland

William "Willie" Gibson (born 21 July 1898) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a left half.

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Career

Born in Larkhall, Gibson played for Ayr United, before moving to Newcastle United, where he made over 120 appearances in the Football League.

Gibson was trainer of Queen's Park from 1946 until 1963.

Personal life

His father Neilly and brothers Neil and James were also footballers.

References

Willie Gibson (footballer, born 1898) Wikipedia