Dave Gibson (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Wedderburn Gibson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 September 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland | ||
| Playing position | Inside left | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Livingston United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1962 | Hibernian | 41 | (8) |
| 1962–1970 | Leicester City | 280 | (41) |
| 1970–1972 | Aston Villa | 19 | (1) |
| 1972–1974 | Exeter City | 71 | (3) |
| Total | 411 | (53) | |
| National team | |||
| 1963–1964 | Scotland | 7 | (3) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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David Wedderburn Gibson (born 23 September 1938 in Kirkliston, West Lothian) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Livingston United, Hibernian, Leicester City, Aston Villa, Exeter City and the Scotland national team.
Considered to be one of the finest and most skilful players in Leicester's history, he was the playmaker and creative force of the great Leicester side of the 1960s under Matt Gillies, including the "Ice Kings" side that fell just short of winning the double in 1962–63.
He scored in both legs of Leicester's 1964 League Cup final victory and also played in a further 3 cup finals for the club.
Gibson earnt 7 caps and scored 3 goals for Scotland, including a goal against Spain at the Santiago Bernabéu just 12 months before Spain became European Champions.
Gibson, an inside forward, was signed by Hibernian from local side Livingston United in 1956. Gibson had grown up as a fan of their Edinburgh derby rivals Hearts, but was offered a better deal by Hibernian. He made his debut for Hibs alongside four of the Famous Five forward line, replacing Bobby Johnstone. After six years with the Edinburgh club he joined English club Leicester City in January 1962 for a fee reported to have been £40,000.
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