Derek Gibbs (footballer)

Derek William Gibbs (22 December 1934 – 19 November 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward.

Derek Gibbs
Personal information
Full name Derek William Gibbs[1]
Date of birth (1934-12-22)22 December 1934
Place of birth Fulham, London, England[1]
Date of death 19 November 2009(2009-11-19) (aged 74)
Place of death Bridgend, Wales
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
South Ruislip
Ruislip Manor
1951–1957 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1960 Chelsea 23 (5)
1960–1963 Leyton Orient 33 (4)
1963–1965 Queens Park Rangers 27 (0)
Romford
Total 83 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Born in Fulham, Gibbs started his career with South Ruislip and Ruislip Manor, before joining Chelsea, where he made his debut in 1957.[2] After 23 appearances for The Blues, in which he scored five goals, Gibbs moved to Leyton Orient in 1960.[2] After escaping injury following a car accident, Gibbs moved to Queens Park Rangers in 1963.[2] 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.[2]

Death

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Gibbs died on 19 November 2009 in Bridgend, Wales.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Derek Gibbs". Barry Hugman's Footballers.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Derek Gibbs R.I.P." indyrs.co.uk. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2022.