Richard Gibson (footballer)
Richard Samuel Gibson (February 1889 – after 1921) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. He made 120 appearances and scored 19 goals in all competitions for Birmingham over a ten-year career, and helped them win the championship of the Football League Second Division in 1920–21. He then moved to First Division Manchester United where he made 12 appearances without scoring; they were relegated that season.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Richard Samuel Gibson | ||
| Date of birth | February 1889 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 19??–1911 | Sultan | ||
| 1911–1921 | Birmingham | 110 | (16) |
| 1921–1922 | Manchester United | 11 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gibson was credited with recommending his former Sultan F.C. teammate Percy Barton to Birmingham.[2]
References
- Jacques (22 August 1921). "First Division prospects. Manchester United". Athletic News. Manchester. p. 5.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 90. ISBN 1-85983-010-2.
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