Matt Gibson

Matt Gibson (born 7 May 1953) is a Scottish former professional snooker player.

Career Gibson was runner-up to Tony Knowles in the 1972 British Junior Championship, and defeated Ronnie Millar to win the 1980 Scottish Amateur Championship. He represented Scotland at the 1980 IBSF World Snooker Championship, finishing fourth in his seven-player qualifying group after winning three matches.

He was accepted as a professional by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association in 1981. He reached the final of his first event as a professional, the 1981 Scottish Professional Championship by defeating Bert Demarco 5–3 and Jim Donnelly 6–4. He lost the final 7–11 to Ian Black.

His best performance in a ranking event was at the 1984 World Snooker Championship, where he reached the last 48, defeating Gino Rigitano and Mick Fisher, both 10–7, before being knocked out 3–10 by Joe Johnson.

Gibson began the 1993–94 snooker season as 161st in the rankings, and despite winning several matches, did not compete professionally again after the end of the season. The highest ranking that he achieved during his career was 50th.

Career finals Amateur OutcomeNo.YearChampionshipOpponent in the finalScoreRunner-up 1. 1972 British Junior Championship Tony Knowles Winner 1. 1980 Scottish Amateur Championship Ronnie Millar Professional OutcomeNo.YearChampionshipOpponent in the finalScoreRunner-up 1. 1981 Scottish Professional Championship Ian Black 7–11Runner-up 2. 1986 Scottish Professional Championship Stephen Hendry 5–10