About Tim Gilbert
Lived 1958 – 1995 (aged 36). Tim Gilbert was a British association football player.
Life and career
Gilbert was born in South Shields, County Durham, and began his football career as an apprentice with Sunderland. He made his debut as an 18-year-old, on 27 December 1976, entering the derby against Newcastle United as a second-half substitute. That was his only appearance in the First Division: Sunderland were relegated at the end of that season and his remaining 35 league matches for the club were all made in the second tier. In 1980, he joined Second Division Cardiff City, where he spent two seasons, returning to his native north-east of England in 1982 for two seasons with Fourth Division Darlington. He then moved into non-league football with North Shields. His son Peter went on to play in the Football League, also as a left back.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tim Gilbert?
English footballer (1958-1995)
When was Tim Gilbert born?
Tim Gilbert was born on 28 August 1958 in South Shields.
When did Tim Gilbert die?
Tim Gilbert died on 27 May 1995.
What was Tim Gilbert's occupation?
Tim Gilbert was an association football player.
What nationality was Tim Gilbert?
Tim Gilbert was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tim Gilbert (footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tim Gilbert. https://biography.guide/tim-gilbert/
MLA: "Tim Gilbert." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tim-gilbert/.
Chicago: "Tim Gilbert." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tim-gilbert/.
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