Gibbs off north?

Last updated : 14 March 2002 By
Gibbo was handed a free transfer last week, and his departure will be a blow as the Bees will have little cover on the left.

NamePaul Gibbs
Date Of Birth26 October 1972
Place Of BirthGorleston
National TeamEngland
Height5 Ft 9 In
Weight11 St 4 Lb
Normal PositionDefender

Profile
Liked by fans for his friendly approach. Gibbo made the leftback position his own after the injury to Ijah last season. He was about to sign for Brentford for £100,000 after Brentford won promotion from the 3rd Division, but his final game for Plymouth saw him break a leg and he feared his career was all but over. Gibbo worked hard to get fit, and Brentford signed him on a Bosman last summer. His injury has taken away his pace and this has probably effected his playing style – he can no longer get up and down the pitch like he used too. Gibbs is better attacking – like Jay Lovett and will probably find it hard to be a regular this season. He does specialise at set pieces and this may work in his favour come next season.

Trandy

You can't help but like and have admiration for Gibbo. If everyone possessed the same sort of commitment and will to win as Paul then you wouldn't have too much to complain about. Hasn't quite reached the levels I expected though, but refuses too hide. It's little wonder then why every former club speaks so highly of him. Also a top bloke off the field.

Richard Hester

TeamFromToTerms / FromFee
Brentford18 May 2000 Free
Plymouth1 Jul 1998 18 May 2000 Free
Torquay1 Aug 1997 1 Jul 1998 Free
Colchester6 Mar 1995 31 May 1997 Signed
Diss Town1 Aug 1994 6 Mar 1995

Career History
League
FA Cup
Lg Cup
Other
Team
AP
SB
GL
AP
SB
GL
AP
SB
GL
AP
SB
GL
Brentford
48
5
3
3
0
1
3
0
0
6
1
0
Plymouth
30
4
3
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Torquay
44
1
8
3
0
1
3
0
1
0
0
0
Colchester
38
14
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
Diss Town

Performance
Goals
Booking
Team Results
Strike
Season
Apps
Home
Away
Home
Away
Wins
Losses
Draws
Rate
2001/2002
0.10
2000/2001
0.03
1999/2000
0.00
1998/1999
0.10
1997/1998
0.20
1996/1997
0.00