William Michael Hubert Gibson (born 30 September 1990) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder most recently for National League South club Wealdstone in the 2016–17 season.
Career
Watford Gibson began a two-year academy scholarship with Watford in summer 2007. In 2007–08 he made 26 appearances for the under 18s, all of which were starts and making him the highest appearance maker for the academy that season. He also scored three goals.Academy stat pack 2007/08 , watfordfc.com He also made 12 appearances for the reserves, six of them starts, scoring three goals.Reserve season 2007/08 – The full stat pack , watfordfc.com
After appearing for Watford's first team during the 2008 pre-season, on 12 August 2008 he made his competitive debut whilst still an academy scholar. Part of a weakened side for the League Cup, Gibson came on as a 60th-minute substitute for Jon Harley. Playing on the left-wing, he set up Will Hoskins for the only goal of the game as Watford beat League One side Bristol Rovers.Watford vs Bristol Rovers , watfordfc.com
In October 2008, along with Rob Kiernan and Ross Jenkins, Gibson signed a developmental contract, keeping him with Watford until the end of the 2009–10 season. A professional contract, it allowed the players to continue their scholarship without the pressure of worrying about their future.Trio commit their futures , watfordfc.com Although he did not appear again for the first team that season, he played 5 games for the reserves and made 10 starts for the academy, scoring 4 goals.Reserve season 2008/09 – The full stat pack , watfordfc.comAcademy stat pack 2008/09 , watfordfc.com
On 15 December 2009 Gibson joined Isthmian Premier League side Wealdstone on a month-long loan.Gibson goes out on loan , watfordfc.com On his second appearance for the club, he scored both goals in a 2–1 victory over Wealdstone's local rivals Harrow Borough.
Yeovil Town In July 2010, Gibson went for a trial with League One Yeovil Town. On 20 August 2010, he was signed on a short-term contract until December, a deal which was extended until the end of the season. He was informed by the club at the end of the 2010/11 season that he was one of seven Yeovil players who would be awarded new contracts.
On 22 March 2012, Gibson was sent out on loan to Conference National side Braintree Town until the end of the season. On 3 May 2012, it was announced that Gibson had been released by Yeovil Town.
Cambridge United On 1 June 2012, Gibson signed a one-year contract with Conference National side Cambridge United becoming Jez George's fourth signing of the close season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford2008–09Championship000010—102009–10Championship000000—00Total000010—10Wealdstone (loan)2009–10IL Premier Division52———52Yeovil Town2010–11League One40100000502011–12League One5020001080Total90300010130Braintree Town (loan)2011–12Conference Premier82———82Cambridge United2012–13Conference Premier5000—0050Hemel Hempstead Town2014–15Conference South2000—0020St Albans City2015–16National League South27030—50350Wealdstone2016–17National League South1000—4252Career total5746010102746
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