Jimmy Gibson (footballer, born 1901)


James Davidson Gibson was a Scottish footballer who played for Kirkintilloch Rob Roy, Ashfield, Partick Thistle and Aston Villa. His career spanned 19 years, from 1917 to 1936.

Career

Gibson played right-half and was regarded as one of the best players in that position at that time. He played almost 200 games for Partick before a transfer to Aston Villa for a then-record fee of £7,500. He made 227 appearances for Aston Villa, during which time they were runners-up in the Football League twice but were relegated in his final season with the club, 1935–36.
He was capped eight times by Scotland; The highlight of his career was when he partnered Jimmy McMullan in the dominant Scottish midfield of the "Wembley Wizards" that defeated England 5–1 in 1928. He also played twice for the Scottish Football League XI.

Personal life

His father Neilly Gibson was also a Scottish international, who also played for Rangers and Partick Thistle, while brothers Neil and Willie were also footballers.