Dave Gibson

David Wedderburn Gibson (born 23 September 1938) is a Scottish former 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 Foxes 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 three cup finals for the club.

Gibson earned seven caps and scored three times for Scotland, including a goal against Spain at the Santiago Bernabéu 12 months before Spain became European Champions.

Career Early career Gibson, an inside forward, was signed by Hibernian from local junior 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. However, the following season, Gibson began to form a deadly partnership down the left-flank of Leicester's attack with Mike Stringfellow 1968–69